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Post by blackthorne on Dec 5, 2012 7:22:40 GMT -5
Aloha! I'm wondering how well the paint seals the cardboard and how well you guys think these would hold up in a humid climate? I live in Hawaii and everything tends to get moldy and mildewy here pretty quick. I'm guessing I would have to put an extra coat of matte clear over the tiles. My real worry would be the edges of the corrugated cardboard. Lots of holes for nasty moisture to get in. I was thinking maybe just filling it in with glue, but I think that would look sloppy, any ideas?
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Post by matakishi on Dec 5, 2012 8:30:42 GMT -5
I think you'll have a problem. However, if you don't mind the extra expense foamboard may hold up better. Personally I use cork which is immune to damp but I know from others that the correct type of cork tile is hard to get in the US. Foamed PVC or Sintra board as it's sometimes called will also be fine but, again, you're adding cost.
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Post by anthonyroma1969 on Dec 5, 2012 8:38:29 GMT -5
Well, I live in Florida, and I haven't had too much problem with humidity with my tiles. One way that I make sure to extend the live of my tiles is I store them flat, not on their sides. If humidity gets to them, they will stay in shape until they dry.
Now, if they are getting WET due to humidity (say in the garage), then I would suggest keeping them flat inside if you have A/C, like under the bed so they don't get in the way.
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Post by blackthorne on Dec 5, 2012 21:28:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses. I will look into foam board although I think that would be expensive to ship here. My shopping option for this sort of thing would be Home Depot lol. We don't have craft or game stores for that matter on the Big Island. I was thinking about this last night. I remember seeing really thin plywood at Home Depot and wondering what the heck people would use it for. I could probably use that if I could find some way to get rid of the wood grain without sanding it for hours. Maybe a thin coat of paintable glue or caulk over the whole thing? @anthony, yeah things here tend to get pretty wet here. No one has AC where I live because you would never really need it temp wise. I'm in an actual rainforest lol. If you leave a pile of salt on the table overnight, you have only a puddle the next morning. Kind of a bummer cuz I have seen salt used to make some pretty cool textures on some scenery. I didn't make this video but this is pretty much what my yard looks like. It's only a 30 sec vid but will give you some idea lol. Thanks again.
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Post by onethatwas on Dec 6, 2012 21:07:17 GMT -5
if you're dealing with extremely humid climates, cardboard doesn't hold up very well. Foamcore may be a better option, but it may still fall prey to dampness, since in reality it is still a sheet of cardstock with foam binding it to the next one. So you may need to consider alternative materials, and the thin plywood may be your best option available. as far as the woodgrain issue goes, there are still plenty of solutions to avoid it. Simply applying more than one coat can work, but it becomes costly in paint over time.
Anyway, I wish you luck in getting a solution. And Aloha!
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Post by unclebilly on Dec 6, 2012 21:54:52 GMT -5
If your going to go plywood and going to paint it. Keep an eye out at your Home Depot for miss mixed paint. They discout it heavy and would work great for an under coat to help hide the wood grain.
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Post by anthonyroma1969 on Dec 6, 2012 22:53:07 GMT -5
Here's an idea.......
Why don't you use spray polyurathane to seal the cardboard before you base paint it. That way moisture won't enter the cardboard. You may have to seal the holes in the side, but you could use hot glue for that.
Good Luck
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Post by blackthorne on Dec 14, 2012 7:09:56 GMT -5
Thanks, I might give that a try. I'll let you know how it goes if it stops raining long enough for me to spray anything, going on one week straight! =s
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Post by Broda on Dec 31, 2012 20:33:41 GMT -5
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Post by zonto on Jan 11, 2013 10:08:58 GMT -5
Another idea (one I learned from papercraft forums) - keep the little bags of silica gel that you get in shoes etc., and toss them in whatever box you're storing your tiles in. Should help keep the humidity down during storage.
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