Foamboard question

[dexter]

hi
a simple question
i'm about to use some foamboard, do you have to take any precautions or preperations when painting it?
cheers
dex

[Benny]

Depends on what your painting it with. You should seal the non paper covered edges with something or else the paint might melt the foam. I paint mine with 2 coats of P.V.A.

[zizi666]

That's one way (I used to do that)
now I glue strips over it.
see also this thread : http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=27036.msg329345#msg329345

[dexter]

Thanks for the tips. I was concerned that the foam might melt
cheers
dex

[phreedh]

Or just use acrylic paint and no aerosols at all... then you're fine, and your foam too.

[Ssendam]

"Melting" of the foam can occur with aerosol paint as it's the propellant that is the active ingredient.

I used Acrylic (House emultion) and it's fine BUT beware of warping on larger pieces.