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Title: foam boards
Post by: Ron Zee on April 21, 2012, 09:35:40 PM
This may have been asked before, but where does a person go to purchase 2" thick foam boards to make a layout on? The thickest around here at Lowes is 1/2" and it's covered with a plastic that has like squares made into it and if you peel it off, it leaves a nice impression in the foam. They do have a board that's like 1.75" thick but it's covered in foil on both sides. So, any ideas?
Title: Re: foam boards
Post by: darthraven on April 21, 2012, 10:00:02 PM
Home depot has it.
Title: Re: foam boards
Post by: Ron Zee on April 22, 2012, 05:14:48 PM
unfortunatly, the closest Home Depot is about 45 minutes away, one way. I guess I'll keep looking,,, 8)
Title: Re: foam boards
Post by: darthraven on April 22, 2012, 09:01:21 PM
if it makes you feel any better the closest one to me is about 2 hours away.  If you know someone in construction they can probably get you some.
Title: Re: foam boards
Post by: Country Joe on April 23, 2012, 09:57:07 AM
Unfortunately, the availability of foam varies depending on where you live Ron. I live in the Northeast and it's available in many stores in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. If you live in a warm climate it can be hard to find. This is the page on the Lowe's web site where you can order foam:

http://www.lowes.com/SearchCatalogDisplay?Ntt=styrofoam&storeId=10151&N=0&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&rpp=24

I am not sure if they will ship it to your location, of if the shipping cost would be reasonable, but at least you can look into it.
Title: Re: foam boards
Post by: Ron Zee on April 23, 2012, 05:00:02 PM
Thanks for the info. I guess it's time to go to Lowes then. Hey, it can't hurt to ask.
Title: Re: foam boards
Post by: Country Joe on April 24, 2012, 02:25:43 PM
Good luck Ron. I agree, you have nothing to lose by asking. Let us know how you do.