What Are Coasters Used For? Why We Use Coasters Under Our Drinks

Who Invented Drink Coasters?

How Do You Customize Your Drink Coasters?

Do You Have to Use a Coaster on Your Tables? What Happens If You Don’t?

You know those folks that are always on your case about using a coaster? Well, they’re actually on to something! Coasters may be small, but they actually do more than you may think to protect your furniture, especially if it’s made from stone, marble, or wood.

So if you’re at a party, don’t be a pest. Put a coaster under your glass! Same goes for sitting around at home with a nice cool drink. Your tables can get pretty messed up if you don’t have one handy.  

What Do You Need Coasters For?

cup with a coaster by a computer

You need a coaster to prevent ugly water rings and marks from ending up on your tables. This happens with “sweaty drinks” like beer, soda, water, and juice.

These water rings form due to the condensation on the cup, bottle, or mug. If the temperature of your cold drink is below dew point, the water will condense as liquid to the surface. Now it’s all drippy and may leave a puddle underneath!

Not only do coasters protect from water rings, but certain cups or glasses may also leave small scratches or nicks in the table. This is especially true if you’re moving your drink around a lot.

With all that in mind, it only makes sense to lay down a coaster before you set down your drink. You’ll keep the furniture free from blemishes and get fun home décor at the same time!

What Happens If You Don’t Use a Coaster?

glass of water

A drink without a coaster could cause the table it’s sitting on to be stained, discolored, dented, or scratched. If the drink remains forgotten for a long period of time, this damage will only be worse.

The last thing you want is to destroy someone’s furniture at a birthday party or ruin your dining room set or end tables as you have a glass of wine after work. It’s as simple as using a coaster under your cold drink!