Kitchen & Home Organization · Part 3
How to Measure, Cut, and Install Your Shelf Liner in Under 10 Minutes
RAY STAR liners are non-adhesive and cut-to-fit, installing one doesn't involve glue, transfer tape, or a trip to the hardware store.
Clear and wipe the shelf
Take everything off the shelf and wipe down the surface with a damp cloth. Let it dry fully — laying liner over dust or moisture is the most common reason it looks uneven later.
Measure the space
Measure the length and width of the shelf, drawer, or rack.
Add a little extra
Add about half an inch to each dimension before cutting. It's much easier to trim off a small excess than to come up short and have to start over with a fresh piece.
Cut with scissors
RAY STAR liner is soft enough to cut with a regular pair of household scissors. Cut on a flat surface, like a table or the floor, for a straighter edge than cutting it while it's rolled up.
Lay it flat
Unroll the liner onto the shelf and let it sit for a few minutes — liners that have been rolled up tend to curl slightly at first, and most of that flattens out on its own.
Trim the edges
Once it's flat, trim any excess along the edges, corners, or around obstacles like a drawer track or a shelf support bracket. Because there's no adhesive, small mistakes here are easy to fix — just lift a section and re-cut.
🔁Removing or Replacing a Liner
Because RAY STAR liners aren't adhesive, taking one out is just as fast as putting it in — lift it off, wipe the shelf, and either reposition the same piece or swap in a new design. There's no scraping, no sticky residue, and no risk of pulling up paint or veneer underneath.