How about cork? That's what I'll try next, anyway. I just got finished lining several drawers with Contac paper, and let me tell you, it was a real pain in the ass! It kept sticking to itself which left permanent creases in it.

I actually really like Alvin VYCO drafting table mat. It's expensive but it lasts a long time. I think Martha Stewart recommended it at one point, too. It's about $23 a square yard so it's like buying fabric. But I doubt you'd ever have to change it.

http://www.engineersupply.com/VYCO-Gray-White-Vinyl-Drawing-Board-Cover-Roll.aspx

I just buy contact paper at the dollar store. For the pots/pans or dish drawers, I use the IKEA liner.

Thick clear plastic pantry liners. My favorite is the ones meants for wire shelving! Love using them in fridges as they're easily washed.

The trouble with contact paper is that someday you have to take it up and it leaves a sticky mess. Other options include a ribbed plastic liner that I've seen at Costco and other places, and a soft, sort of woven liner that I've seen lots of places including drug store chains like CVS.

Cushy cuboards. I've tried a few and that wins hands down. Wait for a sale.

LifeLiner from Bed Bath & Beyond...use a $5 off coupon!

Clear Liner and it comes in white

Thanks SO much everyone! I must be living under a rock LOL, I never heard of most of these! I'm looking each one up and weighing the pros and cons. Bonus points for a product that's the same width as my cabinet so I'd only have to cut once! Thanks again!

Duck Brand 281872 Smooth Top Easy Liner Non-Adhesive Shelf Liner. Cushy, washable, no sticky adhesive (but has a bit of traction). Costs a little more, but in my opinion totally worth the cost.

I purchased "Plasto-Mat" ribbed floor runner by Warp Brothers, 30 inch by 50 foot roll. For cutting I used a large cutting mat and rotary cutter (already owned) and it went fairly quickly. Warp Brothers also sells shelf liner in smaller sizes the product is the same, that is what I started out with but with so many cabinets and drawers I found it less expensive to go with the floor runner.

I use the Costco clear ribbed liner, but only under the sink and in the drawers that I keep oils. The rest of my cabinets and drawers are nakkid. I prefer the look of the wood to the look of a cover and think it's just as easy to keep clean. I also don't like dealing with liner that moves around on the shelf.

NO! Just NO to Contact paper. Eventually you have to take it out and it leaves a gummy residue. I spent many hours cleaning the gunk off the shelves of a whole kitchen worth of cabinets. It was so much of a pain, we just replaced all the shelves that were movable. It took a lot of work and many bottles of gunk remover to get them clean.

SRK, so glad you asked this. My kitchen cabinets are being painted inside and outside and I want to line with clear plastic. I really to like the drawing board vinyl cover posted by palimpsest, though as stated it is expensive. May say money in the long term. Thanks to all of you for the links. Who knew there were so many decisions to be made in a modest kitchen reno!

By the way, I agree about NO CONTACT PAPER. It is just too difficult to put down and too, too hard to remove.

My Mother used Contact Paper - but she didn't bother using the adhesive - she just cut it to fit and laid it inside. And easy to remove too without having to deal with the sticky residue.

Now you can buy all kinds of liners without adhesive. I guess my Mom was ahead of the game.

Bed Bath & Beyond has SO many different types! I used the LifeLiner in clear for my upper cabinets and for a few drawers. In drawers where noise might be an issues - also sliding - I used cork. All were easy to cut to size and no glue or anything. NEVER will I EVER use Contact Paper again!!!

I agree, love Ikea liner! I made the mistake of using some type of cushy waffle liner in a cabinet of ours and it left waffle marks on the wood, so definitely avoid that!

this: for sure: high quality and cushion-ey. Lies flat: Duck Easy Liner Brand Shelf Liner Solid Grip. Make sure it is the "solid grip". May be a little hard to find - try Jet dot com.

I bought both the IKEA clear plastic liner, and a tan liner from BB&B. The IKEA curls. The Bed Bath and Beyond stays down, so I will shortly be replacing all the former with the latter. I will check brand name mid week when I return to my build. I will also check to see if they have other colors, but I think I would have noticed if this were available in a preferred clear...

Avoid contact paper. A serious pain to replace.

I saved two old threads that mentioned both Life Liner and Cushy Cupboards (which are liners) and one specifically on Cushy Cupboards. I am certain there are other threads on Gardenweb Kitchen with opinions on liners (search Google for Drawer Liners (or some similar variation) and Gardenweb; do not search Gardenweb itself). I haven't tried any, and so I have no opinion, just interest in the idea... maybe one day...

Let us know what you choose!