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19th May 2006, 17:40
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Blue foam suppliers and glueing
Hi.
many will know this, but I think some may find it useful. I am renewing some of the plywood baseboard modules that I haven't yet landscaped -and am moving into the 21st century with foam. Not sure how best to glue together yet. After ages of searching for "Blue foam" suppliers I have found a useful source in the UK. You get a blank look when asking for it at B&Q, Wicks or even the trade material suppliers Jewsons (just tried there!). Doesn't help when you describe it for what it really is: extruded polystyrene with 32kg/cu m density. it's used for construction insulation. DOW industries make it, and one of the easiest trade names to buy it under is "Floormate". A simple way of getting the stuff including delivery is through these guys: http://www.floormate-online.co.uk/ Can some one tell me how to glue this stuff togther so it is a strong bond? (I will be making transportable modules out of it and I don't want them falling apart). I need a good method of bonding it to 4mm plywood, (external skin of the module) as well as itself. Thanks Simon |
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19th May 2006, 19:02
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Re: Blue foam suppliers and glueing
Hi Simon,
I would be using liquid nails if I were to use foam. Cheers Shamus
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19th May 2006, 20:32
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Re: Blue foam suppliers and glueing
Liquid nails makes a foam safe glue....used it for years without a problem.
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19th May 2006, 21:51
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Re: Blue foam suppliers and glueing
Thanks fellas - at least I can get that at B&Q!
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1st Jun 2006, 10:27
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Re: Blue foam suppliers and glueing
One of my friends has just bought a load of 2" blue foam for his new Sn3 layout and he obtained it from sheffield Insulations who have depots across the UK. I think he paid around £5 for a 4' x 2' sheet. You can find them on - www.sheffins.co.uk - hope this helps.
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1st Jun 2006, 13:39
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Re: Blue foam suppliers and glueing
Thanks for the link Kaysbloke.
Can you ask your friend which product he used? they sell quite a few. £5 for 4x2 is nice price if the density is right.  Simon |
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1st Jun 2006, 21:22
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Re: Blue foam suppliers and glueing
simon
i got mine from sheffield insulations as well, its 30mm thick blue floormate. my nearest depot is in manchester.i think it was about £5 a sheet 1200x600 stuart |
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1st Jun 2006, 22:37
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Re: Blue foam suppliers and glueing
oops 35mm thick, just measured it
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2nd Jun 2006, 02:52
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Re: Blue foam suppliers and glueing
Simon: I use Lepage's green contact cement. It's the water based or latex or something version.
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2nd Jun 2006, 13:35
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Re: Blue foam suppliers and glueing
Thanks again fellas.
Nearest Sheffield insulations branch to me is just down the road in Southhampton so looks like a trip. I'll keep an eye out for Lepage contact cement (didn't get far with that for suppliers using google) but letes see how the liquid nails goes. Simon |
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