Can I seal this?

alisoncooks · 10-02-20, 02:20 PM

I recently bought a half-circle foam roller to use to stretch my calves. Even though I thought it was fully closed-cell, the flat/cut side is not. It's rough and shedding and...gross. I don't want it shedding all over my house.

What do you think? Can I salvage it by sealing it somehow? Or is it a lost cause and I should just return it...!

bzar · 10-02-20, 02:38 PM

i would return it. what brand is it (for future reference)?

alisoncooks · 10-02-20, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bzar

i would return it. what brand is it (for future reference)?

It's this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LCTZXB9...t_b_asin_image

I'm currently looking at other options, but none are really forthcoming about design.

fanofladyvols · 10-02-20, 02:58 PM

I wonder whether applying modge podge to a sheet of microfiber cloth over it would work?

I'd be afraid to use spray adhesive and not sure painting polyurethane over it would make it too stiff.

That stinks it's falling apart though

bzar · 10-02-20, 03:01 PM

one of the photos in that link shows the lady with the flat side up - it's too blurry to tell if the surface is rough or not.

maybe other brands have better close-up photos. or maybe other VFers can chime in on brands that they have.

bzar · 10-02-20, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fanofladyvols

I wonder whether applying modge podge to a sheet of microfiber cloth over it would work?

I'd be afraid to use spray adhesive and not sure painting polyurethane over it would make it too stiff.

That stinks it's falling apart though

sometimes, chemicals in glue and other liquids on foam cause it to start melting - it's different than regular plastic. if it reacts this way, it might void her ability to return it.

i found this out the hard way when i was trying to do a craft project with foam - using glue to join 2 pieces together. i tried white glue (which didn't adhere) and then i tried crazy glue and that's when it started melting/eroding and causing a cavity.

cjayd · 10-02-20, 03:33 PM

Could you wrap it inside an old pillow case or two depending on length or sew a cover for it if that’s in your skill set?

alisoncooks · 10-02-20, 05:47 PM

Thanks all!

I've decided it's not worth the effort to modify. I'll return the half roll and get these yoga block ramps: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...VX0KJY0UC&th=1

This brand has two sizes: regular yoga block width and 13" wide. I'm thinking of going with the bigger. Anyone have any thoughts re: which you think would be best?

bzar · 10-02-20, 05:59 PM

those are cool!

i don't have a yoga ramp per se, but instead, i use the following that my mom received when she was in the hospital - it's the 2 wedges on the right.

https://www.graylinemedical.com/prod...yABEgJBavD_BwE

i use just 1 for my back, or under my hips or under my knees.

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10-02-20, 02:20 PM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	Can I seal this? I recently bought a half-circle foam roller to use to stretch my calves. Even though I thought it was fully closed-cell, the flat/cut side is not. It's rough and shedding and...gross. I don't want it shedding all over my house. What do you think? Can I salvage it by sealing it somehow? Or is it a lost cause and I should just return it...!

10-02-20, 02:38 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	i would return it. what brand is it (for future reference)? __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

10-02-20, 02:58 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	I wonder whether applying modge podge to a sheet of microfiber cloth over it would work? I'd be afraid to use spray adhesive and not sure painting polyurethane over it would make it too stiff. That stinks it's falling apart though __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

10-02-20, 03:01 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	one of the photos in that link shows the lady with the flat side up - it's too blurry to tell if the surface is rough or not. maybe other brands have better close-up photos. or maybe other VFers can chime in on brands that they have. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

10-02-20, 03:33 PM
cjayd VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Spanaway, WA	Could you wrap it inside an old pillow case or two depending on length or sew a cover for it if that’s in your skill set?

10-02-20, 05:47 PM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	Thanks all! I've decided it's not worth the effort to modify. I'll return the half roll and get these yoga block ramps: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...VX0KJY0UC&th=1 This brand has two sizes: regular yoga block width and 13" wide. I'm thinking of going with the bigger. Anyone have any thoughts re: which you think would be best?

10-02-20, 05:59 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	those are cool! i don't have a yoga ramp per se, but instead, i use the following that my mom received when she was in the hospital - it's the 2 wedges on the right. https://www.graylinemedical.com/prod...yABEgJBavD_BwE i use just 1 for my back, or under my hips or under my knees. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.