The generic term for what many of us use as foam shelf lining is closed-cell
polyethylene foam.   It comes in a variety of thicknesses (from sheeting to
planks).   A good discussion from the Conservation listserv by conservator
Scott Williams (probably more detail than any of us wants) can be found at
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byauth/williams/foam.html.

Another explanation of different types of foam (from the manufacturer's
perspective) can be found at http://www.foamdesign.com/materials.htm

My thought is that Volara is too expensive to use as shelf-lining, but that
Ethafoam or any of the other polyethylene products listed by Scott would be
fine.

janice

Janice Klein
Director, Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
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Subject: Re: foam sheeting question (take 2)


Amanda:

Our conservator recommended Volara to line our shelves with, which we
ordered in 1/8" thickness.  It comes in both black and white, I believe.

Jill R. Chancey, PhD
Curator
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
PO Box 1108
Laurel, MS 39441
(601) 649-6374
www.LRMA.org
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Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 3:15 PM
Subject: foam sheeting question (take 2)


> Hello Everyone:
>
> I posted the below question on Saturday, but haven't received any replies,
> so I thought I'd try again.  (I hope that the lack of responses was due to
> the crush of the post-holiday inbox.)
>
> I'm planning to order a roll of plastic foam sheeting to line drawers and
> cabinets.  I've done some shopping around in the usual places, and I see
> that polyethylene and polypropylene are available.  The polypropylene is
> significantly cheaper, but I don't want to get the wrong thing.  Does
> anyone have any recommendations or suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Amanda Thompson Dyer
> Curator
> Bell County Museum
> Belton, TX
>
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