Where to buy Mincell foam in Vancouver

[Robert_Meier]

Where's a good (i.e. cheap) place to buy Minicel Foam in Vancouver?

What density / stiffness would I need? I see there are a few different types available , L200, M200, etc. M200 is stiffer than L200.

I plan on using the foam to make removable bulkheads on my kayak.

Also, what type of glue would be best suited for joining pieces of minicel foam?

Thanks
RobertM

 

[Dan_Millsip]

I'm not sure where to get minicell (you might try giving Ecomarine a call -- there's a link to their website in our Paddling Links section).

I use contact cement to glue minicell and have never had a problem with it. I apply two coats before joining and it works great.

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[Robert_Meier]

Thanks Dan. Just called Ecomarine and they sell 4 inch thick pieces at $11.98 per square foot.

 

[Astoriadave]

That price is the going rate, seems like, and you definitely want the firmer grade. I bought some L200 and it is OK for the last layer, but not ok for the seatbottom base, etc.

 

[Robert_Meier]

The stuff Ecomarine sells is what they use for bulkheads and seats. I want to use it for bulkheads so it should work perfectly.

That price was in Canadian $'s.

Here's a link showing the relative stiffness of the different types of Minicel foam:
http://www.oneoceankayaks.com/Images/minicelslg.jpg