Cardboard as a backdrop?

[dekker]

I am in the phase of putting my backdrop up. I know that there is lots of different materials to use but my question is, is there a way to paint cardboard so it does not look like paint soaked cardboard? I have access to perfect double wall cardboard sheets and I would really like to use them. Thanks!

 

[jbaakko]

Try using some Wall Paper to cover it, it MIGHT work.

I'm looking at using foam core, the stuff kids use for science projects.

 

[PNKFLOYD]

See if you can pick up some of the political candidate signs after the elections.
Most are made out of the plastic cardboard and you help clean up the environment.