I know there was a link floating around recently about covering cake boards and I have searched every which way I know how but it doesn't come up.
I read on two different posts some great ideas for cake boards (sorry I can't remember who said them!). One idea was to use masonite boards that you can get at Lowe's and the other idea was to use large ceramic tiles as a pretty cake board. I picked up some pretty tiles (12x12 and 18x1
and was excited to use them . . . but they're a bit heavy and with a heavy cake, I didn't know how practical it would be so I picked up some masonite boards cut to size and then picked up some laminate tiles that look like ceramic (the peel and stick kind). I bought 12" laminate tiles and 18", and the 18" can be cut down to smaller sizes. This gives you the look of the ceramic tile without the weight. For cakes that just need a simple, neutral cake base, this would be a great idea. The laminate tiles stick right on the masonite boards.
I can post a picture when i get a chance.
Maybe one of these:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-50013-cakeboards.html
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-51053-cakeboards.htmlftopict-50013-cakeboards.html
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-34310-cakeboards.html
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-24583-cakeboards.html
HTH
Please don't put floor laminate tiles directly under cakes. Many floor laminates contain formaldehyde! They also contain phthalates (DEHP and BBP) which give the plastic its flexibility. Phthalates can cause liver, kidney and testicular damage.
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/polyvinyl-chloride/pvc-products
Cheers, from
SwampWitch
I either use multiple layers of cake boards (for smaller cakes) or I buy the heavy duty ones from a local cake supply.
Then I either use decorative foil to cover it...or wrapping paper covered in clear contact paper. Then my cake usually has a plain cake circle underneath it so the cake is not actually touching the decorated board.
Rarely I do use fondant to decorate with but I only do that if its really necessary to tie in the design of a special novelty cake.
Please don't put floor laminate tiles directly under cakes. Many floor laminates contain formaldehyde! They also contain phthalates (DEHP and BBP) which give the plastic its flexibility. Phthalates can cause liver, kidney and testicular damage.
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/polyvinyl-chloride/pvc-products
Cheers, from
SwampWitch
SwampWithch.
thank you for posting this.
I have seen so many articles, posts, notes lately about how bakers use non standard 'tools' for cakes & decorating, (not just here, ... but even with some bakers I know personally) with no concern about whether or not the items are food save.
Definitely not a risk I want to take.
thanks again
ciao
Hi my mom cut me some plywood boards in some shapes I would need. They don't feel heavy at first but when covered with the decorated foil and cake. WOW they get heavy 
I heard about useing foam board. Very light weight yet strong. I have not used these yet. But I think a good idea. I hope these ideas help.
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