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I don’t use contact paper on my kitchen shelves, but I do think it is a good idea. I think I’m just too lazy to take everything out and lay it down. They would help with the longevity of the shelves, and I think when I own my own home some day, I will want to use contact paper there and other places in my home. There are times when I have to put the dishes away when they are still wet, and there are some things that might leak in the cupboards. The contact paper would help protect the wood of the shelves. That’s very handy.

You can use contact paper in your medicine cabinets and other shelves if you want to, and it might be a good idea. Things break or spill, and though contact paper won’t completely protect everything; it can go a long way to help keep things in good shape. Most of this paper is waterproof and will protect whatever if covers. You can even find it for your dresser drawers, but that might just be for the sake of looks rather than practicality.

If you want to buy contact paper, make sure you get the kind you can cut yourself. There are some precut sheets, but the chances of these fitting where you need them to go are slim. For the most part, it comes in long rolls that you roll out and cut as needed. Just make sure you take the time to clean off the surface of the shelf before you apply the contact paper so you get a smooth and firm grip on the surface when you apply. If you leave dust or dirt underneath when you put it on, it won’t stick well and you will find it peels up and will need to be replaced.

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