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BT · 03-16-2011, 03:22 PM

Most likely what you are looking for is called open cell foam. It isn’t cheap. It is the kind of foam that is used for sound reinforcement. Try E-bay and Craigslist. Search open cell foam, egg crate foam and soundproofing foam. Every once in a while you will find some. All depends on how thick you want it too. The thicker it is the more $$$$$ you will be spending

To give you an idea of how much you can spend, if you get it retail, to spot treat my 10 x 10 studio it cost around $400, and that’s with a bulk pack. I have found it usually goes for around $3 a square foot when you buy it in large quantities.

You may want to try the craft stores too.

dsafety · 03-16-2011, 04:05 PM

A better type of foam is a closed cell variety called EVA, (ethyl vinyl acetate). This is the stuff that flip flop sandals are made from. I sell it from my web site in a tile format for use in gyms, playrooms etc.

High shipping costs and minimum order sizes probably make it impractical to order small quantities from me but if you search locally for EVA you may have some luck. If you have questions, PM me.

Bob

03-16-2011, 03:22 PM	#1
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	Most likely what you are looking for is called open cell foam. It isn’t cheap. It is the kind of foam that is used for sound reinforcement. Try E-bay and Craigslist. Search open cell foam, egg crate foam and soundproofing foam. Every once in a while you will find some. All depends on how thick you want it too. The thicker it is the more $$$$$ you will be spending To give you an idea of how much you can spend, if you get it retail, to spot treat my 10 x 10 studio it cost around $400, and that’s with a bulk pack. I have found it usually goes for around $3 a square foot when you buy it in large quantities. You may want to try the craft stores too. __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

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03-16-2011, 04:05 PM	#2
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,123	A better type of foam is a closed cell variety called EVA, (ethyl vinyl acetate). This is the stuff that flip flop sandals are made from. I sell it from my web site in a tile format for use in gyms, playrooms etc. High shipping costs and minimum order sizes probably make it impractical to order small quantities from me but if you search locally for EVA you may have some luck. If you have questions, PM me. Bob