Rowenta Pro Compact Ironing Board with Hanger Rack 18 x 54 Inches Space Saving, Folding, 4 Legs IB9100,Beige

I bought this because it was a good deal, still was very expensive for an iron board, but I like quality products so I clicked that buy button. I also bought the steam iron from Rowenta. And for steam irons you gotta have the ironing board with vent "holes" as this one so the steam can escape. Upon arrival I inspected the product and found something very interesting. It says "made in Europe" but doesn't specify in what country it was manufactured. Then for the first time I set it up. After reading the reviews and watching how tos on YouTube, I wasn't expecting it to be too difficult. But I had no idea that this iron board has 2 BUTTONS. They colored in blue hue and watch out for those. One is used when you setting up the board; and it's located on the top. And the other located on the bottom and you will need it to fold the long leg in two. Other than that it's straight forward. Want to mention the quality of the product. As you may guess for this price it's a great quality product. And quick note about the sturdiness. It's very sturdy and can hold according to the instructions up to 90 lbs, howerer manufacturer advices not to use this board as a table. Also when I was "pressing" my dress pants I noticed that the tip of the board is not that sturdy so I kind of went easy on it. But in the middle and the end it's solid. ** things to keep in mind ** - As was mentioned before me the folding part of the board is not made of metal, it's plastic. I use it personally as my iron resting place. - the metal thing at the end that's designed to hold your iron has some rubber things wrapped around them in the middle. I don't know if I should rest my iron on them or should I take them off. No instructions at all about that part. Instruction are very basic I should say. I would have preferred just a flat surface so I can rest my iron on its heel. But I just use the end of the ironing board itself. But if you do decide to use it, you have to your iron at an angle as shown in the pictures not flat on top. So the hell will go on bottom and the tip of the iron will end up on the top of the metal "thingy".

I had my last ironing board for over 20 years and when it finally came apart I had to face facts and look for a new one. I read all the reviews, and looked at all of the 'high quality' ironing boards here on Amazon and a bit across the home supply stores on line. I'm so happy with this purchase. The board is very sturdy and stable, I never imagined such a well-engineered ironing board -- its German design/make is definitely in evidence here. The height is just right (I am 5'8"), the board itself is long and wide. Given all of these characteristics, of course it is relatively heavier -- but that is a tradeoff I am happy to make. Very clever design which folds up in to a compact package: a bit of a learning curve to unfold it and fold it back up, but very clear visual instructions to help do so which I have tucked in the fold of the board to consult as I get better at this. Yes, as an earlier reviewer has pointed out, the widest end of the board is plastic but I don't think that will interfere with my usual ironing of my work wear (skirts shirts blouses pants suit jackets). This may be the last ironing board I ever have to buy.

What a great board. I know, one does not really put much thought into an ironing board, as it appears all are quite the same and only the size of the surface differs, however, this is not the case for this board. If you want to put even a few moments of thought into your ironing board, think on this one. It is extremely heavy duty, no wobbling or rocking while ironing or moving clothes on the board. It is extremely easy to use as all the buttons you need to push to unfold and fold are clearly marked and are quite large. The legs are very sturdy without being heavy and they fold and unfold with ease as the lever is quite large and responsive. The entire system (I hate to call it an ironing board as I feel it really diminished the true nature of this piece of equipment :) functions wonderfully with room for any size iron (I have a large steam iron with side tank that rests wonderfully on the shelf below). The surface is extremely large and allows for ironing large dress shirts, skirts, dresses, etc. with little movement and in short order. I can iron my husbands 16 1/2 x 34 size dress shirts with about four moves and in less than one minute (I have a good iron as well) When not in use, you can fold the entire thing into a very short and compact space - making it easy to put anywhere when not in use - it even has wheels to help you move it, although it is not very heavy and can be lifted easily - the wheels are just a bonus I think!! If you cannot tell from the review, I think this is a great board and worth every dollar spent. This is not one of those high end purchases where you later think you should not have bothered - rather, I wonder how I went so long without this board and recommend it it to all of my friends who have to iron as it makes the task much easier!!

Amazing product- Everytime I have been buying machines from other retail stores which are small and not sturdy. This board is really big and sturdy and I love it from the first time I started to use it.

This is a terribly made and useless product. It will not stay standing. The various parts come apart. It will collapse heavily on your fingers, crushing them. Do not buy this product. Terrible design, terrible quality, and terrible value.