Welcome to Applications & Industries—where foam leaves the workbench and enters the real world. This page maps the many places foam earns its keep, from cinematic creatures and stage props to architectural models, retail displays, and weatherproof signage. See how builders harness EPS and XPS for energy-smart insulation, how makers use EVA and EPP for wearables, sports padding, and cosplay armor, and how polyurethane shines in prototyping, set dressing, and themed environments. Explore packaging that protects delicate electronics, acoustical panels that tame echo, flotation blocks for marine projects, and impact systems for automotive, aerospace, and robotics. Each category pairs the right materials with proven workflows: cutting and joining choices, coating stacks, finishing recipes, and durability tests. You’ll also find sustainability notes, regulatory considerations, and sourcing checklists to keep projects compliant, safe, and on budget. Whether you’re shipping a product, opening a venue, or launching a spectacle, follow these guides to match application demands with foam performance—and turn ideas into dependable, beautiful results. From concept to cleanup, we cover timelines, budgets, pitfalls, and professional shortcuts too.
A: XPS/EPS with hard coat and UV-stable paint, or PVC foam board for flat panels.
A: Use flame-rated foams where available, water-based scenic systems, and consider intumescent topcoats per venue rules.
A: EPP or EVA with flexible coatings; avoid brittle hard coats in high-impact zones.
A: Design for modularity, edge guards, touch-up kits, and scuff-resistant clears.
A: Foam cores (XPS/PU) in fiberglass or carbon laminates create stiff, light panels for vehicles/exhibits.
A: Barrier → exterior acrylic or 2K waterborne topcoats; add matte for hide or gloss for wipeability.
A: Use French cleats or hidden brackets into studs/anchors; never rely on foam alone for load.
A: Choose closed-cell foams (XPS/PE/EVA) and seal edges; avoid unsealed open-cell PU in damp areas.
A: Yes—design removable panels and neutral base geometry, then swap scenic skins between events.
A: CNC time, coating cure windows, and shipping/crating often drive schedule more than carving hours.
