Difference between revisions of "Foamboards (table)"
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| − | Lightweight, laminated foam panels. Foamboards are typically made with expanded polymers between one or two outer layers of papers of paper, metal or plastic. Some examples of foamboards are [[Artcare Archival Foamboard|Artcare]], [[Fome-Cor]], [[Gatorfoam]], and Crescent Rag board. Acid-free foamboards are used for matting and mounting works of art. | + | Lightweight, laminated foam panels. Foamboards are typically made with expanded polymers between one or two outer layers of papers of paper, metal or plastic. They are rigid and can be fabricated or molded into various shapes. Some examples of foamboards are [[Artcare Archival Foamboard|Artcare]], [[Fome-Cor]], [[Gatorfoam]], and Crescent Rag board. Acid-free foamboards are used for matting and mounting works of art. |
| − | For more information see [[Foam]]. | + | For more information see [[Foam]] and [[Foams, generic]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 15:24, 3 February 2024
Description
Lightweight, laminated foam panels. Foamboards are typically made with expanded polymers between one or two outer layers of papers of paper, metal or plastic. They are rigid and can be fabricated or molded into various shapes. Some examples of foamboards are Artcare, Fome-Cor, Gatorfoam, and Crescent Rag board. Acid-free foamboards are used for matting and mounting works of art.
For more information see Foam and Foams, generic.
Synonyms and Related Terms
cartón pluma (Esp.); plaque de plastique expensé (Fr.); foam board; mounting board; structural board
Commercial Products: Foam Core; Artcare; Fome-Cor®; Gatorfoam®
Collection Risks
Foamboards vary widely in their potential for off-gassing hazardous materials and should be tested prior to use. Boards containing beaded polystyrene may release beads from cut edge.
Resources and Citations
- Rachael Perkins Arenstein, Lisa Goldberg, and Eugenie Milroy, ‘Support and Rehousing for Collection Storage’ In ‘Preventive Conservation: Collection Storage’ Lisa Elkin and Christopher A. Norris (eds.), Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections, New York. 2019.
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms, Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998