Monthly Archives: January 2010
Why doesn’t my body wash foam up when taking a shower during the afternoons?
I normally shower in the morning and use body wash to clean my body. The body wash foams up in the body sponge I use when I do shower in the mornings. Though sometimes I do shower in the afternoons … Continue reading
Can a wood router also be used on foam board like foam insulation board?
I would like to know if a wood router could be used to cut foam insulation board. I need to make a indent that a router does on wood on foam the Styrofoam i am using is pink without the … Continue reading
What depth/thickness memory foam mattress should I get?
I’ve been shopping online for a memory foam mattress and I found one for a good price that is 5" thick. Is this good enough for sleeping on every night? I’ve never been on a memory foam mattress before and … Continue reading
Fabric glue on vinyl?
Can I use a fabric glue (such as jiffy sew) to form a seam with vinyl? I am trying to cover a high-density foam cushion in vinyl, but am having trouble hand-stitching the final seam. Will a fabric glue work … Continue reading
Need solid latex foam rubber to replace cushions on sectional sofa?
Go to a fabric store like Hancocks or Joann. They have all kinds of that stuff.
what is polyurethane foam?
polyurethane is any polymer consisting of a chain of organic units joined by urethane links. It is widely used in flexible and rigid foams, durable elastomers and high performance adhesives and sealants, fibers, seals, gaskets, condoms, carpet underlay, and hard … Continue reading
If I use foam insulation in the exterior walls do I need a vapor barrier?
Should I still us a poly sheeting over the inside wall? (Using foam sheets, not expanding/sprayed foam) insulation with a poly sheeting or kraft faced fiberglass? Which would you recommend? Yes you should because of possible condensation. Wherever warmth from … Continue reading
Need help on building bench seats. Ive bought the foam and vinyl,?
I just need to know if i should cut the backing board of the seat to exactly the same size as the foam or should i cut the board like a 1/4 inch under on all sides? or what the … Continue reading
Can I use a mattress as a box spring for a new memory foam mattress?
I bought a queen sized sealy mattress from costco when I moved for school last year and since I have a contemporary style bed, the box spring looked funny. Thinking it was only to raise the height, I got rid … Continue reading
How to fix that faux wood stuff they use on furniture now? It’s like a high density foam?
The very top of my china cabinet is damaged. Instead of using wood for the crown molding it’s the type of styro foam stuff that lots of funiture companies are using. It’s just one side of the piece- someone hand … Continue reading