Not sure if this will be helpful or not, but I made a small ironing board to use next to my sewing machine so I wouldn't have to drag out my full size ironing board. I used a layer of Warm and Natural over a piece of very thick card board from a box that came with something my DH purchased. I then used a layer of the silver thermal fabric over that, which seems to be working well, as the silver thermal fabric I've used to make pot holders. If you're worried about stains, you could just add a piece of muslin over the top, tape or tack it down and when it gets dirty, take it off and wash it. Hope this is helpful.