Reynolds Countertop Prep Paper Review

Reynolds just came out with Countertop Prep Paper this spring and right now you can only buy it at Walmart--not sure how long until it spreads to other stores.

But I took one for the team and tested it so you don't have to.

Jump to:

• First Impressions
• What It Claims to Do
• The Big Question: Do You Need This?
• My Take 
• What to Use for Easy Countertop Clean Up
• If you’re setting up your baking space, these will help:
• Comments

Spoiler alert: I have thoughts. And they're skeptical.

First Impressions

This is a big roll of paper.

• Size: 22 yards by 18 inches
• Basically: a wide sheet meant to cover your countertop while you bake

And sure, it looks nice on the packaging. There’s a whole cookie-decorating scene—rolling pin, sprinkles, icing, cutouts—the works. It’s clearly marketed toward baking projects where things get messy.

But here’s my immediate reaction sitting in the Walmart pickup lane:

You can already do this with stuff you have at home.

What It Claims to Do

According to the packaging, this paper:

• Covers countertops to protect from mess
• Is nonstick
• Has a “non-slip” feature (activate with a damp surface)
• Can be folded to contain mess
• Is disposable for easy cleanup

Also very clearly labeled:

• Do not use in oven, air fryer, microwave, or grill

So this is strictly a countertop-only product.

The Big Question: Do You Need This?

Short answer: probably not.

Longer answer: let’s talk about what most of us are already using.

1. Wax Paper (My Ride or Die)

This is what I’ve been using forever.

• Cheap
• Easy to find
• Already in your kitchen
• Works just fine

If I need more surface area? I just overlap sheets. Done.

2. Newsprint (If You Can Find It)

Old-school, but effective.

• Great for covering large areas
• Disposable
• Harder to find these days, but still around

3. Just…More Paper

If your issue is size, not function:

Use more of what you already have.

Double it up. Overlap. Move on with your life.

The “Non-Slip” Feature

This product sticks to your counter if you dampen the surface first.

Bu you can also do that with wax paper.

So this isn’t exactly groundbreaking technology.

Where It Might Make Sense

To be fair, there are a couple situations where this might appeal:

• You want one large, continuous sheet (no overlapping)
• You like the idea of a thicker, sturdier surface
• You don’t mind paying for convenience

That’s about it.

My Take 

This is a nice-to-have convenience product.

If you’re already using wax paper or anything similar, you’re not gaining much here. You're just spending extra money for a slightly wider roll.

If you’ve ever rolled out sugar cookie dough or gone all-in on decorating cookies or gone the sanding sugar route you already know how fast things get messy.

This is a skip for me and I suggest for you too. Save five or six dollars and buy wax paper instead.

I’d rather put that money toward better ingredients, looking at you Fiori di Sicilia, or tools I’ll actually use over and over again.

What to Use for Easy Countertop Clean Up

• Wax paper (my favorite)
• Parchment paper
• Newsprint or newspaper

If you’re setting up your baking space, these will help:

• How to use wax paper (and when not to)
• How to roll cookie dough evenly
• What sanding sugar actually does (and when to use it)