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HELP!!! Where can I find high density foam???

September 29, 2009 - 10:18 pm 5 Comments

I am making a doggie ramp and need a huge chunk of HD foam. All I’ve found so far is only a couple inches thick at Hobby Lobby.
Where do I go? Hardware wtore? Craft store? Manufacturer? (if so, who?)

Thanks!

There are different types of foam. HDU is a very firm , tightly packed type of "stryfoam" for lack of a better description. It is used for sandblasted signs. If that is what you are looking for..be prepared. ITS EXPENSIVE. You might be better off glueing the foam panels from Home Depot together. If you want the sign foam, look up sign suppliers. Compare prices, as shipping can be high, its heavy. A local sign shop may have scraps (still expensive, we tend to save every scap because of its price) Hope that helps.

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5 Responses to “HELP!!! Where can I find high density foam???”

  1. Bass Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 3:33 am

    i don’t know. sorry.
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  2. Carol H Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 3:44 am

    You can build up the thickness of the foam, by gluing, then cut and sculpt as you like.
    Use an electric carving knife.
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  3. Pat C Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 4:23 am

    When you say high density foam, do you mean the type that is used for mattresses? I have seem that as thick as 4". Do a web search for this. I am thinking you are talking about something more along the line of Styrofoam. You can find this type of foam in the insulation dept. of a store like Home Depot. I think you can find it as thick as 4”. If that isn’t thick enough, glue several layers together, securing with dowels and glue.
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  4. o_r_i_n Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 4:39 am

    about any hardware store should have it, ie: ACE hardware, Home Depot, Lows……… you could probable get it in a craft store but they will probable be little pieces.
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  5. jeansnvelvet Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 4:57 am

    There are different types of foam. HDU is a very firm , tightly packed type of "stryfoam" for lack of a better description. It is used for sandblasted signs. If that is what you are looking for..be prepared. ITS EXPENSIVE. You might be better off glueing the foam panels from Home Depot together. If you want the sign foam, look up sign suppliers. Compare prices, as shipping can be high, its heavy. A local sign shop may have scraps (still expensive, we tend to save every scap because of its price) Hope that helps.
    References :

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