Description
White Heat-Activated Adhesive Foam Board is a professional dry mounting substrate featuring a white extruded polystyrene foam core with bright white clay-coated paper facers, with one side pre-coated with a heat-activated adhesive. Simply place your print face-down on the adhesive side and run through a dry mount press or heat roller — no separate mounting tissue, spray adhesives, or additional preparation steps required. The heat and pressure of the press activates the adhesive, creating an extremely flat, smooth, permanent bond every time.
Available in 3/16" thickness in 24" × 36" and 32" × 40" sheets. The heat-activated adhesive activates at a low 160°F, making it compatible with most dry mount presses and heat rollers without risk of damaging heat-sensitive prints or photographs. No dry mounting tissue is needed, eliminating preparation steps and simplifying the mounting process for high-volume professional production.
The professional standard for picture framers, photographers, and print shops requiring consistently flat, bubble-free mounting results. Works excellently with posters, smooth paper artwork, photographs, newspapers, and a variety of fabrics. The bright white clay-coated surface on the non-adhesive side provides an excellent display surface with superior printability for direct printing applications.
Features
- Pre-coated heat-activated adhesive on one side
- No mounting tissue required — eliminates preparation steps
- Activates at low 160°F — compatible with most dry mount presses
- Extremely flat, smooth, bubble-free permanent bond
- Bright white clay-coated paper facer on display side
- White extruded polystyrene foam core
- Works with posters, photos, artwork, and fabrics
- Ideal for high-volume professional mounting production
- Made in the USA
- Sustainable forestry certified paper facers
Applications of Heat-Activated Foam Board
- Professional Picture Framing
- Photography Mounting
- Fine Art Mounting
- Poster & Print Mounting
- Trade Show Graphics
- Retail Point-of-Purchase Displays
- Large Format Print Mounting
- Newspaper & Document Mounting
- Fabric & Textile Mounting
- High-Volume Production Mounting
Available Sizes & Options
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3/16" Thickness
Available Sizes: 24" × 36" (25-pack) | 32" × 40" (25-pack)
Standard thickness for professional mounting applications — provides excellent rigidity and dimensional stability for large format prints and photographs
Heat-Activated vs Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive — Which Do I Need?
- Heat-Activated (this product): Requires a dry mount press or heat roller. Produces an extremely flat, bubble-free bond ideal for large format prints, professional framing, and high-volume production. Superior results for demanding applications
- Pressure-Sensitive (PSA): No equipment needed — simply peel and stick. Available in high-tack (permanent) or low-tack (repositionable). Faster and more convenient for smaller jobs and field applications where a press is not available
Need Custom Sizes or Quantities?
We can source custom sheet sizes and pack quantities for high-volume production shops and framing studios. Request a custom quote or call 844-970-0650 for volume pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use heat-activated adhesive foam board?
Place your print or artwork face-down onto the adhesive side of the foam board, then run through a dry mount press or heat roller at approximately 160°F. The heat and pressure activate the adhesive, creating a smooth, permanent bond. No separate mounting tissue or spray adhesive is needed — the pre-coated adhesive eliminates those preparation steps entirely.
What temperature does heat-activated foam board require?
Heat-activated adhesive foam board activates at a low 160°F, making it compatible with most standard dry mount presses and heat rollers. The low activation temperature minimizes the risk of damaging heat-sensitive prints and photographs while still producing a strong, permanent bond. Always follow your press manufacturer's guidelines for dwell time and pressure settings.
What's the difference between heat-activated and pressure-sensitive adhesive foam board?
Heat-activated foam board requires a dry mount press or heat roller to activate the adhesive, producing an extremely flat, bubble-free professional bond — ideal for large format prints, professional framing, and demanding production applications. Pressure-sensitive adhesive foam board requires no equipment — simply peel and stick. Choose heat-activated for the highest quality results when you have press equipment available, or PSA for convenience and speed without equipment.
What materials can I mount with heat-activated foam board?
Heat-activated foam board works excellently with posters, smooth paper artwork, photographs, inkjet and laser prints, newspapers, and a variety of fabrics. It's formulated for most porous materials commonly used in professional mounting and framing. For heat-sensitive materials or those that cannot withstand 160°F, pressure-sensitive adhesive foam board is the better alternative.
