GENUINE GATORFOAM Board.
Gator Board has a very rigid poly surface which is resistant to moisture, unlike foam board which is foam covered with lightweight paper stock.Gator Board is an extruded polystyrene foam encased between layers of a melamine and wood fiber veneer. Gatorfoam / Gator Board has a much harder outer surface than other foam core boards and resists warping.Gator Board is not an acid free material, so you should check before using it for items which will be displayed in museums or other permanent archives.
The firm surface of Gator Board is it's advantage and is a very durable permanent board useful for building displays, and as a backing for more permanent signs, and as a backing for artwork .For miniature builders, Gator Board is often used as a backing for wet materials like paper-clay or stucco finishes which require a water resistant backing while the coating dries.Gator Board is available in a white, black or natural (kraft) finish.For special applications (mounting photos and posters) it is available with an adhesive coating already applied. See: SELF ADHESIVE GATOR BOARDBlack Gatorboard is not recommended for outdoor use as the color accelerates UV breakdown, for extreme outdoor conditions sintra board is recommended.
The outer surface of Gatorboard is strong and chips unless cut by fine sharp blades. Hand cutting of Gatorboard is not too difficult, it can be hand cut after scoring it with a very sharp, short craft blade or sharp box cutter or Olfa knife.. (Something similar to the knives used to cut melamine counter-top material.) Hand jig saws or coping saws are preferable for hand cutting simple shapes, more elaborate cuts should be done with power tools.Gator Board is easily cut with a power saw or router using sharp, fine tooth blades. It can be glued to the face of a structural framework, or held together with wooden dowels or biscuits to build without a frame.Before gluing or painting make sure the surface is clean and dry. If necessary, scuff the top surface using 180 or finer grit sandpaper to create a better surface for bonding (when using glues other than contact cement).
If you are looking for the optimal in lightness and strength, choose the thicker sizes. They are incredibly warp resistant.Available either 2 sides white with white core or 2 sides black with black core.
Nominal This means that to get a full yield from the sheet, the pieces will be about 1/8th inch shorter on each side to account for the width of the blade.
Standard: Ships UPSNOTE: Please call us prior to ordering the board if you live in Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada or overseas. This requires additonal care and precaution for shipping and in some cases is not available at all.
