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Gatorfoam edge finishing tape

Discussion in 'Materials' started by Jesse_gvi, Jul 13, 2011.

  1. Jul 13, 2011 #1
    Jesse_gvi

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    I searched, but couldn't find a topic about this.

    We've got a client that wants 1/2" Gatorfoam with finished edges. I've seen this done with a black tape, but what kind of taped is used that sticks to the foam edge? Anyone have a supplier? Utrecht has a bunch of black tapes, but I'm not getting much from the descriptions.
     
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    petepaz

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    i haven't seen a tape but i know there is a pvc edge cap you can put on there
    harbor sales, n. glantz & sons both sell it
     
  3. Jul 13, 2011 #3
    LenR

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    Would melamine edge banding work?
     
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    OhioSignShop

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    I use Grimco Alumacorr trim caps. comes in 8' length and 5mil and 10 mil thickness. White, Black, Blue and red. Grimco 800-542-9941
     
  5. Jul 13, 2011 #5
    MikePro

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    I make my own cap out of .050 aluminum. Paint it whatever color I like and frame it up!
     
  6. Jul 14, 2011 #6
    Jesse_gvi

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    The client wants the art all the way to the edge, nothing that looks like a frame.
    Something like this:
    http://www.weldoncolorlab.com/edgetapeinfo.php

    I found and ordered some cloth tape used for hinging foam boards, so we'll see if it works as an edge tape too.
     
  7. Jul 14, 2011 #7
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  8. Jul 20, 2011 #8
    psolbrig

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    I've used gaffers tape - it looks pretty good. It comes in 1/2" widths, or could be applied and trimmed. I get it at my local theatre supply shop, but I think Grainger and Uline might have it too.
     
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