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Adhering Matboard to Insulation Foam

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Posted by Jumijo on Sunday, April 22, 2018 11:55 AM

bearman

That is what I am using the matboard for...3M 77?

 

 

Yes, that's the stuff.

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Posted by UNCLEBUTCH on Sunday, April 22, 2018 9:27 AM

I use caulk to glue everything and anything to my foam. Never had an issue or failure.

Cheaper and neater then the spray stuff.

Enought weight, in the right places will help prevent warping

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Posted by bearman on Sunday, April 22, 2018 7:56 AM

That is what I am using the matboard for...3M 77?

Bear "It's all about having fun."

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Posted by Jumijo on Sunday, April 22, 2018 7:49 AM

I am planning on setting matteboard onto 2" ridgid insulation foam with spray adhesive. Scotch 77 is a great example with strong adhesion. I'm going to be using matte and illustration board for my roads and sidewalks. To prevent warping, I plan to spray paint the boards before setting them in place.

 

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Adhering Matboard to Insulation Foam
Posted by bearman on Sunday, April 22, 2018 6:29 AM

Anyone have any ideas about adhering a 17" X 4" +/- section of matboard to insulation foam?

Bear "It's all about having fun."

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