How to Attach Foam Board
Foam board is another term for foam core. This is a lightweight art-type board that is used to mount displays, posters, pictures and other designs. The board has a smooth finish and a three-dimensional foam core that allows the projects to retain rigidity for optimum display. Foam core materials are also used in the creation of architectural model making as the material is easy to cut and work with, and produces a quality finish.
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Things You'll Need
- Foam core
- Spray mount adhesive
- Dry mount adhesive
- Dry mount machine
- Scissors
- White glue
- Flathead pins
- Landscape materials
- Utility knife
- Foam core cutter
Instructions
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Select the size and color of foam core that best meets your needs. There are several weights of the board, and it comes in different sizes for different applications. Thickness varies from 1/8 to 2 inches thick. Some types are self-adhesive as well.
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Wet mount prints to foam core using spray adhesive. Coat your foam core with the spray adhesive and then position your print. In most cases, the print is not re-positionable, and some print materials may crease easily. It may take two people working together to position and smooth out large prints.
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Dry mount prints easily using a dry mount adhesive sheet and machine. This application will produce smooth print mounting results quickly and easily. Using a dry mount machine application does add a layer of cost.
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Choose an adhesive coated foam core. Different types are available. These are useful for routine mounting of prints. Some are heat activated and may not be as useful in sunlight conditions.
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Build models by designing the ground or foundation plans first and cutting these out of foam core. Attach the foam core to itself using white glue. Use flathead pins to hold the foam core in place while the glue is drying and for additional stabilization. Cut foam core using sharp utility knives and foam core cutting tools.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider applying edging materials, tapes and decorative elements like trees and landscaping to enhance the dimensional quality of models made with foam core. Design elements of the structure can be adhered to the foam core prior to cutting out the structure for additional detail.
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- Photo Credit model of city image by Heng kong Chen from Fotolia.com
