I agree, edge profiles can definitely help. When we redid ours, the rounded edges made a noticeable difference—way fewer chips than before. Also, placing silicone mats near high-use spots like the sink and stove worked great and wasn't too pricey either.
We went with rounded edges too, and honestly, it saved us from a lot of headaches. But silicone mats...I tried them near the sink, and while they did help, I found myself constantly cleaning underneath because water kept sneaking under there somehow. Maybe it's just me being messy, haha. Ended up switching to a drying rack with a built-in drip tray—less hassle overall.
- Yeah, silicone mats drove me nuts too—always seemed damp underneath no matter what I did.
- Curious though, aren't drying racks with trays pricier? Wondering if they're worth the extra bucks or if there's a budget-friendly hack...
I ditched silicone mats for the same reason—always felt like I was fighting moisture underneath. Ended up grabbing a cheap wire rack from a thrift store and just stuck an old baking sheet under it. Not the prettiest setup, but it does the trick and cost me next to nothing. Wonder if anyone's tried something similar or found another workaround that's budget-friendly but less clunky?
I've noticed similar issues with silicone mats trapping moisture—ended up removing mine too. Curious if anyone's experimented with bamboo racks or boards instead...maybe they'd breathe better and look a bit cleaner?
