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What adhesive works on closed cell foam?; Medieval Shields
Topic Started: Apr 11 2011, 02:25 PM (6,625 Views)
JillRN1995
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I have to make 105 medieval shields. Please suggest an adhesive which will work on closed cell foam (polyolefin) camp pads. The foam that I've purchased feels like the Walmart blue foam pad, but in black. I'd rather not use a spray because of the mess. Price is an issue too since I have to make so many.

Thanks!!
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Reic
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dap is the best glue for that...why do you have to make so many? Also not to sound rude or anything, but who are you?
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Thank-you for your reply. Please clarify, are you referring to the DAP contact cement or another DAP product?

I'm making table decorations for a very large medieval party. I'm gluing colorful craft foam on top of closed cell foam. I want the shields to look authentic so I've been researching medieval shields and their designs. I found this website while searching for how to work with closed cell foam. I've tried several adhesives with questionable success as to how long the craft foam will stay stuck. So far the best that I've found is a toss up between Loctite PL300 Foamboard adhesive and DAP 3.0 Adhesive caulk. I can easily separate the two types of foam with both of these products, even after 2 weeks, but at least the craft foam grabs quickly and it isn't lifting up yet.

The party is in January, but I'd like to get these things knocked out ahead of time.

I attached a photo of a couple of them. Unfortunately it's sideways and I don't know how to correct that. Sorry!




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Yeah for 99% of our foam work we use DAP contact cement, that will hold them together quite nicely
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I've never used contact cement before. If you don't mind, please tell me...

Which version of the DAP contact cement should I use: original, gel or nonflammable?

Do you roll it on or brush it on?

About how long before you can put the two sides together.

Can you reposition at all once placed together?

Is it very strong smelling?

Is this stuff a big sticky mess to work with?

Thanks!

Jill
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JillRN1995
Apr 13 2011, 05:03 AM
I've never used contact cement before. If you don't mind, please tell me...

Which version of the DAP contact cement should I use: original, gel or nonflammable?

Do you roll it on or brush it on?

About how long before you can put the two sides together.

Can you reposition at all once placed together?

Is it very strong smelling?

Is this stuff a big sticky mess to work with?

Thanks!

Jill
I've never used the gel or nonflammable, but the original works great.

Brush it on.

It takes anywhere from 5-10 minutes after applying for the contact cement to become tacky. It really depends on the moisture content and temperature of the air.

You can't really reposition it if you've pressed it on already. It's pretty strong.

It smells quite strong before it's cured. Think paint thinner.

It can get messy if you aren't careful with it. I do all my dapping over an old wooden door so I don't get any on the cement or workbench.
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