subject: Types Of Foamboard Options Available To Suit Your Requirements [print this page] A foamboard in its basic form is useful for displaying posters, announcements, letters, notices, newspaper and magazine clippings or any other important papers that have to be brought to the common notice. They are also used by artists, creative designers and model makers when a sturdy backing surface is needed. It is clear, therefore, that the ways in which these foam boards are different varies quite a lot. However, what is even more interesting is the significant variety that is available to cater to the requirements. Hence, when you need a foam board, spending a moment or two to align your requirements with the stock that is available will help you make a very good choice.
For example, there are clay coated foam boards which have a very smooth surface. If you need it on both sides, you can go for surfaces that have a glossy finish on both sides for extra display area. You can try out numerous permutations as far as finish on either side is concerned depending on how the board is used. The finish is an extremely important aspect when the board has to be used for mounting photographic, graphic printing or painting related items. The foamboard is highly effective for framing papers, photos or paintings that you want to be preserved for decades. These boards are also useful for bringing out the 3D aspect of a sculpture. For sturdiness, you can go for boards with multiple layers, with inner foam compressed between outer clay coated boards or heavyweight paper.
The foamboard has to be economical when you want to use it as signage or for marketing, especially when you have to put up a large number of posters. There are boards that are ideal for glues, markers, paints and acrylics as well. Some boards come with adhesive backing or adhesive on the edges that you can pick if your requirement is for a very large display surface. From biodegradable boards to memory retaining ones, you have options to pick based on what your use is. The memory boards usually come back to their original thickness even when they are cut and that has its own applications. When you want to mount the board externally where it will be exposed to adverse conditions, you have to pick a board that is resistant to warping and denting. The boards should also be moisture resistant especially when they are used to frame important pieces of paper or photos.
If you need a backing surface for a small photo frame, you can go for 8 X 10 inch foamboard. At the same time, if you want a gigantic frame for massive marketing banners, displays or posters, you can go for 48 X 120 inch boards too. The thickness of the boards is consistent at 0.5 cm so that they don't get too heavy and still retain their sturdiness. This unique combination is what allows them to be transported in the form of large sheets and used for various purposes.
