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

Question

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!

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

High Density Foam Home Depot

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

I use Hot glue often in theater, but it will melt most cellular foam. I have had better success using it on the BLUE foam used for construction insulation, but you don't define your use of foam for your BENCH. I'll assume something, then hopefully be proven mistaken,,,if in fact the foam you mention is to be any part of the actual resting place for a posterior. In my theater years (40 plus) I use foam to create architectural or natural shapes and designs. That can be created in fact, with a hot glue gun in melting, shaping, scoring, etc. Even HOT GLUE by itself can create lines and raised areas in swirls, etc, that can be painted over. That isn't how I attach the foam to any base material however. I have often used a water based contact cement. It's a kinda pretty aqua color, washes up with water and works very well.. Ok, after all that rambling,,,If the foam you're speaking of is cushioning foam, then it won't be as adversely effected by Hot glue, but that still isn't the way I'd go. One of the problems with hot glue is its short span of time it stays pliable and viable as an adhesive. Once it leaves the nozzle of the gun it begins cooling immediately, causing the user to work at a slow pace in very defined areas or lengths of each line of glue. If that isn't an issue, I'd still advise against it. It also tends to leave "strings" Spider web kind of attachments that one has to constantly brush away. AND one more then I'll leave you to ponder,,, or ask more. Hot Glue is nearly impossible to remove cleanly, from any surface,,,especially any fabric, and if it contacts any painted surface it will damage that. Without more detail I may have just added confusion, but I have been involved with that substance for a long time. Rev. Steven

Answer 5

You can build up the thickness of the foam, by gluing, then cut and sculpt as you like.
Use an electric carving knife.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

i don't know. sorry.