What to Put Under a Toaster to Catch Crumbs | Toaster Coaster™
Toaster Coaster™
The purpose-built landing pad your toaster sits on — catching the crumbs that fall underneath it.
The Toaster Coaster™ is a powder-coated steel landing pad designed specifically for your toaster to sit on. It catches the crumbs that fall underneath, including everything your toaster's built-in tray misses, so counters stay cleaner and cleanup takes seconds.
Specs
- Material
- Powder-coated steel
- Purpose
- A landing pad for your toaster — it catches the crumbs that fall underneath, so the counter stays cleaner and cleanup takes seconds
- Colors
- Matte Black, Matte White
- Design
- Finger notch for easy sliding
- Fits
- Most 2-slice and 4-slice toasters
- Use it
- On the counter, or to carry your toaster to and from the pantry or cupboard
- Price
- $49.00 CAD
- Origin
- Designed and founder-run out of Camrose, Alberta
FAQ
Is it safe to put a toaster directly on quartz counters?
Toaster Coaster™ is a crumb catcher, not a heat shield — it is not designed to protect counters from heat. What it does is catch the crumbs that fall under your toaster, so the area stays cleaner and cleanup takes seconds. For heat questions about your specific countertop, your countertop manufacturer's guidance is the place to check.
What should I put under my toaster?
Something built for the job, rather than a repurposed baking sheet or trivet. Toaster Coaster™ is sized to fit most 2-slice and 4-slice toasters, catches crumbs so they don't scatter across the counter, and is designed to actually sit out — not get shoved in a drawer.
Toaster Coaster vs. baking sheet — what's the difference?
See the comparison below.
Toaster Coaster™ vs. the alternatives
| Toaster Coaster™ | Baking Sheet | Cork Trivet | Silicone Mat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Powder-coated steel, built specifically as a landing pad for daily toaster use | Bakeware — oversized for a single toaster | Made for hot pots, not for living under a toaster | A general-purpose mat, not sized or shaped for a toaster |
| Crumb containment | Catches the crumbs that fall underneath the toaster | Flat — crumbs slide off the edge | None — flat surface | Minimal — flat surface |
| Size fit | Sized for 2-slice and 4-slice toasters specifically | Oversized, awkward footprint for one toaster | Usually too small to fully cover the base | Varies, rarely sized for toasters |
| Look | Designed as a countertop object, not a tool in hiding | Looks like bakeware left out | Rustic, not built for this use | Utilitarian, not designed to be seen |
What to look for
- ✓ Stainless steel or powder-coated metal — sturdy, won't curl or slide around
- ✓ A surface sized to catch what falls — crumbs land on the pad, not the counter
- ✓ If possible, sized 1–2 inches larger than your toaster's footprint
- ✓ Designed to stay out on the counter, not look like bakeware