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Is it a photo reproduction mounted on foam-cor?

Foam-cor is not that structurally stable and warps easily. Therefore, also depending on size of the foam-cor panel, you may want to consider screwing it directly onto gallery wall.

Otherwise consider using another substrate, such as Sintra or Gatorboard, which are more rigid ..... but more expensive.

Hope this is helpful.

Noel Valentin
El Museo del Barrio --- New York
212 660 7120
nvalentin@elmuseo.org

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Noel Valentin
Permanent Collections Manager
El Museo del Barrio
New York NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2017 08:33 AM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

​We use simple L angle pins, as many as we need, around the edge of the foam core, and brace the back if we think curvature will be a problem. They are available in packages of one hundred for under ten dollars, and best of all, they are reusable.  Try this link::
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Colin Windhorst PhD
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-20-2017 06:50 AM
From: Noel Valentin
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Is it a photo reproduction mounted on foam-cor?

Foam-cor is not that structurally stable and warps easily. Therefore, also depending on size of the foam-cor panel, you may want to consider screwing it directly onto gallery wall.

Otherwise consider using another substrate, such as Sintra or Gatorboard, which are more rigid ..... but more expensive.

Hope this is helpful.

Noel Valentin
El Museo del Barrio --- New York
212 660 7120
nvalentin@elmuseo.org

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Noel Valentin
Permanent Collections Manager
El Museo del Barrio
New York NY

Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2017 08:33 AM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

Original Message------

Is it a photo reproduction mounted on foam-cor?

Foam-cor is not that structurally stable and warps easily. Therefore, also depending on size of the foam-cor panel, you may want to consider screwing it directly onto gallery wall.

Otherwise consider using another substrate, such as Sintra or Gatorboard, which are more rigid ..... but more expensive.

Hope this is helpful.

Noel Valentin
El Museo del Barrio --- New York
212 660 7120
nvalentin@elmuseo.org

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Noel Valentin
Permanent Collections Manager
El Museo del Barrio
New York NY
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Tania,

     We use a double sided tape by 3M.  It works well.  I checked the package and we get it from Uline S-10112 - 3M4910 3/4x36 VHB Tape.  It's very strong though.  Hope this helps.

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Alan Byler
AV / Lighting Technician
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg PA
(717) 783-9913
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2017 08:33 AM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

Original Message------

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

​What are the walls made of ?  Drywall?  We have exhibit space that is drywall and a lot of tapes remove paint or surface paper.
We have glued low pile ( solid color indoor outdoor)  carpet on display wall then use velco on corefoam panels. Things can be moved everywhere without marking walls/

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Robert Wolz
Director
Harry Truman Little White House SHL
Key West FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-20-2017 08:44 AM
From: Diane Ingram
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

We use command strips and have never had a problem. If the panels are very large, you may want to use tiny screws in the corners.

 

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Original Message------

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

I have a design wall in my studio that is made up of foam core panels.  I simply used those thin picture hanging nails in the corners and center edges to hang it to the wall.  The holes where the nails go into the foam core seem to "stretch" so I use a tiny piece of tape or fabric selvage between the nail and the foam core to protect it.  It works well and has been up this way for years without a problem.

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Leni Wiener
Artist, independent curator
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2017 08:33 AM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

We used mounting squares from I think Office Max. The box is yellow. They are small so you go through a lot but they don't damage the walls.

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Christine Foley
Master of Arts in Museum Studies - University of Oklahoma
Norman OK
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2017 08:33 AM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

Hi Tania:

Velcro is great for hanging foam core panels because it consists of two separate pieces – one affixed to the wall, and one to the panel. The best Velcro to use is the kind that comes in large rolls. It may set you back about $25, but is well worth it to keep your signage in place. To avoid destroying your wall, put a layer of blue painter's tape between the velcro and the wall. It typically sticks securely and comes off with minimal residue.

-Johanna

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Johanna Goldfeld Design, LLC
Graphic and Exhibition Design
Tel: 718-789-1238
Visit my website: www.jgoldfeld-design.com
Read my blog: www.jgoldfeld-design.com/blog
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-20-2017 02:02 PM
From: Christine Foley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

We used mounting squares from I think Office Max. The box is yellow. They are small so you go through a lot but they don't damage the walls.

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Christine Foley
Master of Arts in Museum Studies - University of Oklahoma
Norman OK

Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2017 08:33 AM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

Size of panel and duration of display matter. Anything longer term and the suggestion to use a different substrate should be taken. Even if not messed with, foam core seems to not age well. 

I use exhibition L-pins into drywall/plywood along the bottom edge. Sink them in until the L is very near the wall. Slide the panel down into the L pin such that it goes into the foam. They are hidden from view but carry the weight. I use wall tack to hold the panel, but we have  2 month max exhibits. For longer, others have made good suggestions. I've used velcro leaving the release sheet on the piece going on the wall and then stapled it to avoid the adhesive issues.

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Roger Rowley
Gallery Director
Prichard Art Gallery - University of Idaho
Moscow ID
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-21-2017 06:31 PM
From: Johanna Goldfeld
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Hi Tania:

Velcro is great for hanging foam core panels because it consists of two separate pieces – one affixed to the wall, and one to the panel. The best Velcro to use is the kind that comes in large rolls. It may set you back about $25, but is well worth it to keep your signage in place. To avoid destroying your wall, put a layer of blue painter's tape between the velcro and the wall. It typically sticks securely and comes off with minimal residue.

-Johanna

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Johanna Goldfeld Design, LLC
Graphic and Exhibition Design
Tel: 718-789-1238
Visit my website: www.jgoldfeld-design.com
Read my blog: www.jgoldfeld-design.com/blog

Original Message:
Sent: 10-20-2017 02:02 PM
From: Christine Foley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

We used mounting squares from I think Office Max. The box is yellow. They are small so you go through a lot but they don't damage the walls.

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Christine Foley
Master of Arts in Museum Studies - University of Oklahoma
Norman OK

Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2017 08:33 AM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

Hi,
I just wanted to mention RS Hughes. This is an adhesive company with branches all across the USA. If you call and tell them the material and the surface it will be attached to, they can tell you the tape to use and will often send you free samples to test before you order.

~Dawn

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Dawn Farkas Prasad
Exhibit Designer, graphics
Natural History Museum of Utah - University of Utah
Salt Lake City UT
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2017 08:33 AM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

Thank you to everyone for all the suggestions. I will investigate them all. It's been very helpful.


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Tania Batley
Curator
Lefferts Historic House
Brooklyn, NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2017 08:33 AM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

​We typically use a medium-gage wire brad (your typical picture hanging nail) in each corner. Before I make a pilot hole in the fome core with an awl or drill, I will put a bit of tape on the back of the board where the holes will go. This keeps the hole from tearing and sagging. And if you are worried about stray hammering while putting the board on the wall, you can take a piece of mat board with a notch cut out and place it as a buffer between the nail and the fome core.

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Erin Beveridge
Exhibition Preparator/Courier
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Andy Warhol Museum
Pittsburgh, PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-24-2017 07:12 PM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Thank you to everyone for all the suggestions. I will investigate them all. It's been very helpful.


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Tania Batley
Curator
Lefferts Historic House
Brooklyn, NY

Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2017 08:33 AM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House

Hi Tania,
Everyone had some great suggestions!  Art Display Essentials sells label holders that can hold a material up to 1/16" thick.  The label holder comes with acrylic in it so paper can be inserted beneath it, but many museums and galleries substitute the acrylic for foam core or other materials.  Since the label holder has an aluminum frame on the back, it provides a sturdy solution for keeping the information in place.  I would be happy to get you some more information if you would like.
Thanks and best of luck!

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Eloise Wierzbicki
Customer Service and Sales Representative
Art Display Essentials
eloisew@artdisplay.com
www.artdisplay.com
www.10-31.com
www.easelsbyamron.com
2 West Crisman Road
Columbia, NJ 07832
USA
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-19-2017 08:33 AM
From: Tania Batley
Subject: Foam Core: attaching to wall

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching foam core to a wall? I'm working on an exhibit and the piece is going to be in a high foot traffic area. I've used command strips before but I'm not sure they will last. 

Any suggestions would be helpful,

Tania Batley

Curator 

Lefferts Historic House