Table top heat protection

[IWanda]

Does anyone have a a way of protecting a table top from the heat of a flat table top grill. Our table top got really hot and started to warp when we used the electric grill. Its a flat model with a temperature control but it radiates a lot of heat underneath.

I thought about using some solder mats but was wondering if anyone else had some ideas.

tia

JohnBoy

[louiskathy]

I've been using one of these for different things.
Silicone is heat resistant up to 400deg.

I use it as a hot pad. I use it on the dashboard to keep things from sliding around.

silicone drying mat - hot pad

[NYCgrrl]

Go Dogs wrote:
Use an upside down cookie sheet or baking pan. Set the hot item on that.

Yeehup.
I've no idea what a solder mat thus no opinion.

[IWanda]

Thanks I like the idea of the hot pad for counter tops as its only $14 for a 14x17 one. Also the cookie sheet is also a good idea. Thanks guys.

[magnusfide]

Solder mats are a great idea.

If it's small enough, I would set it on a cast iron griddle like this one. In an RV, that would be a multitask for the griddle in limited RV space.

Another option is a hot pad for countertops.

[Go_Dogs]

Use an upside down cookie sheet or baking pan. Set the hot item on that.