2016-05-04T07:35:50Z http://www.theatreface.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2529492%3ABlogPost%3A173040&xn_auth=no tag:www.theatreface.com,2013-08-06:2529492:Comment:173264 2013-08-06T17:07:16.169Z Robert Durie http://www.theatreface.com/profile/RobertDurie637

<p>I have been using foam moldings for 25 years and I cut it myself using a hot wire cutter made from a coat hanger bent in the needed profile. With the use of available construction adhesives. The cost of 12x12x 15 feet blocks of foam can sometimes extend the often no budget beyond it's breaking point I fall back on the build up approach you mentioned when using wood except in foam. It may take 10 minutes to make 1 involved piece where a simple one less then one. I found that if you make a…</p>

<p>I have been using foam moldings for 25 years and I cut it myself using a hot wire cutter made from a coat hanger bent in the needed profile. With the use of available construction adhesives. The cost of 12x12x 15 feet blocks of foam can sometimes extend the often no budget beyond it's breaking point I fall back on the build up approach you mentioned when using wood except in foam. It may take 10 minutes to make 1 involved piece where a simple one less then one. I found that if you make a simple cutting jig you can run a 15 foot block through it by your self very quickly. The cost of materials is less with a small corresponding increase in time. The advantage is to construct various molding shapes in excess of my needs and store them or make them in down time between productions. Don't forget to save the Wire..Don't let it get bent out of shape.</p> tag:www.theatreface.com,2013-08-05:2529492:Comment:172835 2013-08-05T14:47:56.162Z Rich Dionne http://www.theatreface.com/profile/RichDionne

<p>Ken,</p> <p></p> <p>I agree with using backing plates and building a sufficient structure in the framing of the backing flat when using wood/built-up crown, but I have to disagree when using foam; it's simply not required because the weights involved are so low. I've successfully seen a properly-built flat, with vertical stiles on 4' centers and lauan facing secured with glue and staples, support EPS crown molding as large as 12" x 12" with only construction adhesive. Using backing plates…</p>

<p>Ken,</p> <p></p> <p>I agree with using backing plates and building a sufficient structure in the framing of the backing flat when using wood/built-up crown, but I have to disagree when using foam; it's simply not required because the weights involved are so low. I've successfully seen a properly-built flat, with vertical stiles on 4' centers and lauan facing secured with glue and staples, support EPS crown molding as large as 12" x 12" with only construction adhesive. Using backing plates does make it easier to reuse the foam, to be sure, but isn't necessary from a structural perspective. Indeed, when talking to the EPS manufacturer about application techniques, they indicated that they used--wait for it--hot glue. That's it. Low-melt hot glue. I wouldn't ever go that simple, but their experience in commercial and industrial settings is far more extensive than mine, and I'm included to trust them.</p> tag:www.theatreface.com,2013-08-05:2529492:Comment:173098 2013-08-05T14:18:22.018Z KEN BERNSTEIN http://www.theatreface.com/profile/KENBERNSTEIN

<p>Styrofoam moldings are great and it sounds like the prices have come down. but if you do do them out of wood or even styrofoam, you should always plan structure in your walls to attach to. It is never a good idea to attach only to luaun unless you can back screw solidly into the object. But even then you should use a backing plate. If you build your large moldings into an inverted L frame of plywood they are easier to save and reuse. Period is period.</p>

<p>Styrofoam moldings are great and it sounds like the prices have come down. but if you do do them out of wood or even styrofoam, you should always plan structure in your walls to attach to. It is never a good idea to attach only to luaun unless you can back screw solidly into the object. But even then you should use a backing plate. If you build your large moldings into an inverted L frame of plywood they are easier to save and reuse. Period is period.</p> tag:www.theatreface.com,2013-08-03:2529492:Comment:173083 2013-08-03T02:33:59.131Z Rich Dionne http://www.theatreface.com/profile/RichDionne

Douglas,<br /> <br /> The company I've been using here in Vermont is J. E. McLaughlin, in Rutland, Vermont. They're very helpful and great to work with. All they need is a dimensioned drawing of the molding profile, and you're good to go.<br /> <br /> If you do an online search for architectural molding, architectural eps shapes, or some thing similar in your local area, I'm sure you'll find a place. These products are all over commercial buildings, for the same reason we use it: it's cheaper than the real thing.

Douglas,<br /> <br /> The company I've been using here in Vermont is J. E. McLaughlin, in Rutland, Vermont. They're very helpful and great to work with. All they need is a dimensioned drawing of the molding profile, and you're good to go.<br /> <br /> If you do an online search for architectural molding, architectural eps shapes, or some thing similar in your local area, I'm sure you'll find a place. These products are all over commercial buildings, for the same reason we use it: it's cheaper than the real thing. tag:www.theatreface.com,2013-08-02:2529492:Comment:173077 2013-08-02T23:17:12.419Z Douglas Fox http://www.theatreface.com/profile/DouglasFox

<p>It would be helpful to know the company used to custom craft these shapes.</p>

<p>It would be helpful to know the company used to custom craft these shapes.</p>