Thread: Foam Pillars from Free blocks

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For anyone looking to make some fence pillars (or many other projects) and would like a source of FREE foam, check out the local trailer supply companies. I have a yard full of these blocks to use on my projects.
Here's a sample of what I'm doing with them.




I glued 2 of the blocks together, used a dremel and heat gun for the mortar joints, spray painted the mortar with black H2O paint and used tinted DryLock for the rock color. I will do the paint detail when all 14 pillars are ready to go.

Great project! Really looks nice!

Looking good and thanks for the tip. That's something I'll have to check into.

Glad i saw this i could use foam boards for this and alot of other things other than wood!

sorry for double post but what glue is used and if it said on the bottem of the pic well give an example on its use because i have no idea what it is.

Originally Posted by Deathtemple

sorry for double post but what glue is used and if it said on the bottem of the pic well give an example on its use because i have no idea what it is.

I used both Liquid Nails and PL300 foam adhesive. I prefer the PL300 as it seems to dry quicker. I also added a couple of 12 inch bamboo stake pieces that I got at Dollar Tree in the gardening section. A buck for a bag and I cut each one in half.

that is cool!! looks great, and of course- free is the best. what type of trailer supply- like RV?

I got mine from Bobzilla. Here's the info he posted regarding the blocks.

My buddy who works at trailersplus here in San Diego, just informed me that the location in Fontana, ca has at least 60 of these 20x20x12 styrofoam blocks:
If you live in that area, you should call or drop by there !
http://www.trailersplus.com/Default.aspx?StoreID=TRPL27
They also have locations in these areas :
Mesa
Fontana
Salt Lake Cty
Salem

Fresno
Las Vegas
Marysville
Check out those other locations if you live near by and they may have some too ! Good luck !

I think he meant to say they were 20x12x12.

Tractor Supply Stores have a ton of these as well.