Foam Blueboard

General440 Sep 27, 2009

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    Has anyone in the Central Kentucky area been able to find foam blueboard? All I have been able to find are an off-color blue and the OC pink version. Would like the blueboard to use as a backdrop.

    Thanks in advance for any help.
     
  2. catfan

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    I have not seen any blueboard here in town. Maybe one of the Lowes stores can order you some in?

    Mark
     
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    The Lowes stores only carry the off-blue type which would not work for a sky background. If they ordered it, it would probably have to be a large quantity. But I will check.
     
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    Couldn't you use latex paint to color it?
     
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    I used latex paint to color the sky on the backdrop and it looks fabulous. Can even give the color formula, if you decide to go that route.
     
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    Only stuff I've seen is the 2 inch thick pink foam at Home Depot,and the 3/4 inch blue foam made by Dow at Lowe's.
     
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    Don't want to use latex paint to paint over the foam. I would like to use the techniques I learned in the Dream Plan Build DVD.

    May have to go to some construction sites to find what I need. (Even though there isn't a lot of construction going on right now.)
     
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    From reading what this stuff is used for it may be tough to find. My brother runs a good sized construction company but all their new construction is drywall/tape/mud.

    I'll call him and see if he can get them to order a small batch if you run out of options.

    Mark
     
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    Any Ace Hardware stores where you live? That's where I found it.
    Ernie C
     
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    There ae ACE hardwares stores around here. May have to wait a while to find the blueboard. Money is tight this month.
     

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