foam boards

Rigid insulation sheets

Foam boards are lightweight panels made of polystyrene foam sandwiched between paper or plastic facings.

They're used for mounting photographs and artwork, creating architectural models, and making signs or displays.

The rigid yet easy-to-cut material makes them popular for school projects and professional presentations alike: I mounted the poster on foam board so it wouldn't curl.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G