Category Archives: closed cell foam

Hard foam in Austin Texas?

Does anyone know where I can buy hard foam in Austin Texas? I’ve tried hobby lobby as well as Micheal’s and neither have hard foam. I’m looking for it in at least 1" thickness and sheets of 36" X 36" … Continue reading

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insulation of new construction?

I am planning to insulate my new house walls with 1/2 inch closed cell foam and on it fiberglass batts, walls are with 6 X 2 studs. Is this good idea ?, any suggestions about soundproofing for on street wall. … Continue reading

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Where in the UK can I buy casino quality felt and foam?

IT IS DURA-LIFE POLY SUEDE CLOTH AND VOLARA CLOSED CELL FOAM You can get stuff like that at hobby craft but I don’t think its cheap…

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How do you glue foam?

I need to glue together blocks of foam for a costume. It is the squishy type of foam, like in cushions.. (NOT Styrofoam or "closed cell" foam). What type of glue can I use that will be strong enough to … Continue reading

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Anyone know a source for closed cell foam…?

…approximately 1/4" x 24" x 48", flat or rolled, in the US. Any national chain stores, or internet source? Southern California, maybe?? In searches, I find thicker, or I find some version of "formed", but not just plain flat panels. … Continue reading

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What kind of foam is used in tying flies?

I’ve been tying flies for several years now and I found a pattern I want to try to tie. The pattern calls for the use of "closed cell foam" but my local sporting goods store doesn’t carry this, or any … Continue reading

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5/8" Closed Cell Foam Backer Rod?

Can anyone send me a site where I can buy some? Thanks visit and search the site http://urethanestechnology.blogspot.com This site contains a lot of information about the foam

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Self inflating pads or closed cell foam alone?

which do you prefer? they both insulate from the ground but the self inflating pads are softer,yes? either but I like the self inflating pads…mine has several compartments that allow different adjustments for my back and hips…warm and soft…

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Does anyone have experience with "do it yourself" CLOSED cell foam insulation?

I was wondering if anyone had experience with these kits and if they are the same quality foam that an installer uses. For me it’s difficult to buy claims that a do it yourself kit is the same quality as … Continue reading

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What is better to insulate a crawl space: icynene spray foam or 2lb. closed cell polyurethane spray foam?

I have been given two estimates to insulate the crawl space subfloor of my home. One specifies 5" of open-cell Icynene spray foam and the other specifies 1" of 2lb. closed-cell polyurethane spray foam. The R-value of the Icynene quote … Continue reading

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