Line the shelves or not line the shelves... that is the ?

I do line my shelves but not with contact paper. When we first moved in the mesh rolls were in and I used those. Over time it stuck to my shelves and left marks. We tore the shelves down due to organizing and the next time I put something down in another space I used the thicker plastic style (not mesh) and cut it to fit each drawer or cabinet. It was so much easier. When I clean the space I can pull them out, wipe down the space and even wash the liner, dry it and put it back. They cost a tad bit more but will last a very long time. 

I use the same as mentioned above. I get it at IKEA but I've seen it at Home Depot or other places. I use it in the drawers in my fridge too.

I do line the shelves, but not with contact paper.

I use the plastic cushy stuff from The Container Store. It keeps glasses from chipping and makes cleaning out the cupboards much easier.

I use the clear liner from IKEA. I love it. It's pretty easy to cut, and it lies more flat over time. I don't line every cupboard and drawer-- that would take a ridiculous amount of time and expense. I do line the shelves/drawers where I don't want things to slide around or cause damage. 

I have sliding pull-outs for my pots and pans. Those are lined. Also have the pantry lined, as it also has pull-out shelves. This way the spices don't fall all over the place when I pull out the shelf. I also like it to be lined under the oil containers. 

Definitely line under your sink. We've had a few issues with a leaky garbage disposer where the liner has helped to save the cabinets (though we had a leak right after installation, before I had the chance to line, so we do have some existing water damage). 

I didn't see the need to line the shelves where I keep my plates, cups, etc. It's easier to remove things if the lining is not there. I try to clean the drawers and shelves periodically. The IKEA liner is easy to remove, wipe down, and replace. I can see it lasting forever. 

I have lined all of my shelves and drawers with self stick vinyl floor tiles. They come is a lot of colors, last forever and are a breeze to wipe clean. In the past I've used contact paper and all kinds of shelf liners. The vinyl tiles look the best and last forever. If you want to change them just use a hair dryer to warm them up and they come right up. I would never use anything else after using the tiles.

I've used all of the ones mentioned so far. If you're in a positive mood and have a helper none are too hard.

Congrats on the renovation.

I've only lined shelves that were in places that had been lived in before I moved in. Brand new shelves? Then no, I don't line them. They're easy enough to wipe clean.

I used the Duck brand of non stick shelf liner. I found it at Home Depot in large roles, so it was more economical.  It is a light tan check, so it was easy to cut down if necessary. But it came in two widths, so there wasn't much waste. 

Shelf Liner

I don't. Never have.

Jili - Agreed, it's a lot of surfaces to cover. Your kitchen sounds a lot like mine and your 2nd post is making me giggle now. DH just counted ours and ... are you ready?... we have 58! LOL And that's not counting the individual sections of the doubled tiered cutlery drawers or the piece we keep under the pantry where we feed and water the cats.

So, when it comes to lining shelves and such, I guess you could just say I'm just anal about the whole thing!

I got shelf stuff from Costco. I only put it on certain shelves like where the syrup goes, under the utensils, and where the plastic containers go because they never come out dry from the dishwasher and I don't want water on the wood. Under my sink I put left over floor tiles.