www.hookandloop.com has a variety of discounted velcro-like adhesives. Also, any VHB (very high bond) mounting tape will work. It's more expensive, so it's definitely an investment.
The amounts you put on depends on the size and shape (and weight) of the piece. I've used both to hang graphics as large as 60+ sq ft.
An alternative with a different look is getting your panels printed directly onto adhesive backed vinyl.
Best,
Karen
Museum Consultant
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Museum Consultant
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From: Carola Rupert Enriquez <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:09:06
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Adhesive for Foam Core on Wall
Hi Lindsey,
Velcro tape holds such labels very well and doesn't seem to cause as much
of a problem with eventual take down as foam tape, which can be hard to
remove from the wall after extended use. Velcro can be purchased in larger
rolls at Office Depot. The best buys are on the Internet, in both black and
white. Try _www.uline.com_ (http://www.uline.com) as one source. The 3/4
inch or 1 inch tape is fine even for bigger foam core pieces, just use more
Velcro as needed to secure. Buy the kind that comes with adhesive,
preferably the type where the opposing Velcro sides come affixed to each other.
Cut the tape in the lengths you want without removing the paper from the
adhesive. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive on one side of the
strips, and affix them around the edges of the labels. Use enough so that the
label will not bulge at the edges and be smooth once in place. None is
necessary in the middle. Once all the strips are affixed to the back of a label,
remove the remaining protective strips. Float the label over the wall
until it's where you want and press in place. It can be adjusted slightly by
pulling the label off and reattaching the Velcro pieces together, however
large foam core labels can bend, so use a butter knife, putty knife, spatula,
ruler or similar object to pry the pieces apart. The Historical Society
might want to test Velco on some mock labels on the walls in question to see
what issues there might be when eventually removing the labels before doing
the entire exhibit.
Hope that helps,
Carola Enriquez
Museum Mentor
In a message dated 4/26/2010 10:24:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
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Hello!
I'm working with a historical society who wishes to mount their foam core
graphics to the wall for as long as possible (aka for a permanent exhibit).
Do you have a particular kind of tape or adhesive that you use? Would
regular foam tape do the job? The graphics range in size from quite small to
about 20"x24".
I realize that the contents of the wall and the humidity of the room will
affect the tape's longevity--and that nothing is forever--, but I wanted to
ask the list what you would recommend.
Thanks in advance,
Lindsey
Lindsey MacAllister
Exhibit Developer/Collections Manager
Exhibitsmith
PO Box 12044
Des Moines, IA 50312
(630) 220-0730
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www.exhibitsmith.com
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