You can use either. I have both - a smaller blue on I use for rolling out and cutting smaller pieces of fondant on and the larger grid one for rolling out sheets of fondant. I did find that the larger one as a static factory for some reason but it works great otherwise. I do wish the grid extended the full lenght and width of the mat though.
Debbie
I have the grid mat from Ateco and I'm very unhappy with it. It's hard to clean--it literally grabs the cloth and makes it hard to wipe. The surface, after 1 year, is also degrading. Little spots are developing where the "coating" is coming off--like paint peeling. I no longer roll directly on it, anyway. I put a piece of clear vinyl from Wal-Mart ($1.00) over it so that I can still use the grid. If I decide to replace it, I'll get the plain blue silicone mat.
Rae
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