*10 sheet minimum (sheets are 4' x 9')

Side "A" is top with holes cut in for tool control.
Side "B" has PSA (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive) applied.
Side "C" is contrast-colored foam sheet for the base.

STEP 1: CLEAN

Using a cleaner or solvent such as Acetone or MEK clean the top surface of Side "C" before applying the PSA. With a gloved hand use a rag with cleaner or solvent applied to lightly wipe the surface. It is important that the waxy top coating be removed during this first step.

STEP 2: HEAT

PSA bonds more permanently when the foam is warm. If ambient air temperature is below 70 degrees, warm the cut base pieces "C" with a hair dryer or heat gun on a LOW setting. Keep heated air flow away from any solvents used above.

STEP 3: PRESS

Peel off the PSA backing on Side "B" and press to Side "C" being careful to line-up the edges if you are using pre-cut foam pieces. Apply pressure to the finished insert by hand or roller if available. If you remove and reposition Side "B" to Side "C" it could weaken the final bond.

STEP 4: TRIM

If you have used over-sized foam pieces for Side "A" and/or Side "C" you will now trim your final drawer insert size using an X-Acto knife or other blade.

NOTE:
Foam with PSA should be used in situations where speed of assembly is of major importance. It is not implied that a PSA bond is the same as using a heat gun to laminate the two foam pieces together. However, once the completed foam drawer insert is put into operation there is little chance that the foam layers will separate under normal conditions. The PSA bond becomes stronger over time.

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