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Evyllchyld
03/06/2006, 08:38 PM
I just wanted to know what sites people use to buy egg crates, or what stores?? (home depot, things like that) I've been looking everywhere without any luck. Thanks for any direction as to where to find them.

-Brian

xdusty6920
03/06/2006, 09:13 PM
you can find it at lowes home depot and just about any hardware store. its real purpose is for drop in ceilings, so look or ask for the ceiling tile section

Evyllchyld
03/06/2006, 09:19 PM
Whats the proper name for it?? I can't find it on home depots site or lowes

sttaylor
03/07/2006, 05:28 AM
Look in the lighting section. Ask for a diffuser.

Scott

donfishy76
03/08/2006, 08:35 AM
yes always in the lighting section

IslandCrow
03/09/2006, 08:16 AM
I wasn't able to find it at my local Lowes, but Home Depot had it (in the lighting section). It was actually labeled as egg crate.

NorthernCF
03/11/2006, 11:27 AM
Any links for bulk orders?
10bucks a pop is expensive!

paulallen
03/14/2006, 11:52 PM
I know Home depot has egg crate. I just picked up a sheet yesterday. It was $10.88 for a 2 ft. by 4 ft sheet. It is in the lighting section, it is called a fluorescent light defuser. Here is also a link to a plastics company that makes egg crate. It is a little expensive, but they have other colors such as black. I don't know if they give deals for bulk, but you might be able to work something out with them.

https://secure3.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=plastiweb&BusType=BtoC&Count1=482921779&Count2=400062203

ediaz
03/16/2006, 11:42 AM
This is the cheapest I found it , they sell in 15 pcs. cases 2x4 at 7.86 a piece.
http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID5018407P2787695-Light-Covers-Accessories/B-672204-2X4-Egg-Crate-Light-Covers.-Case-of-15.aspx

Ed

NorthernCF
03/18/2006, 10:02 AM
9.2 after shipping, there has to be a better deal out there somewhere...

tekknoschtev
03/18/2006, 10:45 AM
No, there really isnt :p I've looked at most local places, and its always around $10. Meynards sells it for $9.42 + tax, which is about the cheapest I've found it anywhere.

tangwang
03/19/2006, 11:45 AM
In some hardware stores, you will find it in the section with the drop-ceiling materials.







Matt

Kinetic
03/20/2006, 12:35 PM
goto a LFS and see if they have pieces of old eggcrate laying around.

piranhaking
04/03/2006, 07:42 AM
it is either with lighting or with the drop ceiling stuff. 10 bucks is as cheap as i have found it too.