Charger plates tend to be only slightly larger than the average dinner plate, while a placemat takes up more room on the table, designating more space for the place setting.

File this under: You Get What You Pay For. Strolling through the 99-Cent-Only store in Cypress a few days ago, I spied this on the shelf: Gold and silver-painted charger plates, for 99 cents. By ...

Charger plate: The charger, a bigger and usually solid-colored plate, comes first. “It’s like a picture frame for the dinnerware; it adds extra fun and flair,” Duerksen said. 3.

Time to spray paint the charger plates and the small round MDF discs. Be sure to do this outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Apply thin layers until completely covered.