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i saw a video on KZfaq some years ago where someone was applying spray foam insulation in their walls. they took a piece of plywood, covered it with sheet plastic and nailed it to the 2 x 4s. Then sprayed behind. Apparently the foam does not stick to the sheet plastic. After it dried and the plastic was taken off, it was a perfect job. flat and in.line with the 2 x4s.

The absolute best way to apply the foam from a can like this to a large area is to snap the straw off of the piece it connects to the trigger. Then it will blast it out and let you cover a large swathe while emptying a can quickly.

This was soooooo smart. Im converting a small storage space into a mini salon, and i had company come to give an estimate. They later emailed me with a $1200 bill, i think you just solved a hugggge problem for me. Thanks for the video

Great stuff, Tracy! I know it can be tough if those living areas aren't insulated well. We live in an RV, those aren't really insulated. That looks really good for you and am glad it's working for you. 🙏

Thanks for sharing Tracy! Our old farmhouse needs good insulation in the worst way...I know it's been blown in before, but I have no idea how long ago that was...keep up the great work!!

Thank you, I might need a little more but I will God bless you in your journey

Pretty cool, I'll admit when I saw what you were doing I was thinking that'll cost a fortune. But getting it done under a hundred bucks is awesome! Good job! One on my favorite sayings that I have to remind myself of while doing projects is "If you can't find the time or money to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time or money to do it over?" Keep up the good work!

Great info! We're going to try this stuff now.

99 cans of great stuff on the wall.. Take one down spray it around!!! 98 cans of great stuff on the walls!!

Use vaseline or Pam no-stick spray for skillet cooking to prevent it from sticking to you. Apply it right to your wrist and hands. If you didn't plan that far ahead and you do not have any paint thinner or other similar paint cleaners to remove it from your hands then use BABY POWDER! Yes,, you read that right.. 2 or 3 applies (lightly) and it will instantly dry up the stickiness! Just apply the baby powder very lightly after you are done with using great stuff.. Of course, if you cannot tolerate the vaseline or pam on your skin. Baby powder will dry it up and make it wash right off of your hands in about 10 mins (after the 2nd or 3rd application depending on how lightly you apply each.) Rub the baby powder in deep. Lastly, when dealing with painting (ESPECIALLY) oil-based paint then use the baby oil, or vaseline or pam spray on your skin and even spray it on your hair *if* you are using a paint spraying machine and do not have a way to cover up your hair. Pam will wash off a LOT easier than oil-based paints. Often you will not even need to use any sort of paint cleanup liquids to get paint off of you. Just warm water and soap will remove the majority of it if you lightly coat your skin first with any of the said products. If you applied it properly before you started painting then you can wipe off 80%+ of the oil-based paint even after it has started to dry.

Who'da thought!! Your in charge of the next cake to be decorated with those skills!

Please do a review on the performance of the foam insulation you did in this video. Does it work?

Should have bought the wide nozzle adapter on Amazon. Makes a can go twice as far

That was pretty cool! I like the fact that it doesn’t get so big and fluffy where you have to sand it down. Thanks for the video! I had no idea they sold it in cans !!!

WOW! I wouldve never thought to use that like yall did!! Good job!! Hopefully it works out well for yall!!

Pretty good idea. 80+ bucks seems like a reasonable price for the amount of space you were insulating ;-D I'm sure with all the snow we just got the skoolie is a lot warmer!

So, is there an update on this project? Have there been any humidity and condensations issues with the foam against bare metal?

I use gap filler on any and everything and it just absolutely sticks like a monster. The harder a product is to get off your hands, the more it works

Very good presentation and information

Trying to see if this idea of yours would.keep.it cooler in or on hot.days

I have a love-hate relationship with that stuff. I hate working with it but it is...well, great stuff. 😂 You certainly have more finesse than I do. My technique involves having to take out an Xacto knife after it dries. If it works for Lumnah Acres’ water buckets, then hopefully it works for the skoolie. Let us know if it is working for you.

You can buy spray foam in larger canisters with a spray nozzle attachment. Probably would be easier than the little cans.

You did a fantastic job on that. Looks better than the pros. Very impressed and inspired. Thanks for sharing.

Did you notice having any breathing issues while literally installing the spray foam & how long did you stay out of the bus-an entire day for the cure? The reason I ask is because I'm seeing this potential issue(breathing difficulties/being dangerous etc, etc)on some forums about canned spray foam.

were you able to do the ceiling?

How much square footage did you cover with those 28 cans? Thanks so much

So, I am building a small home - well, I had the outside built for me and I am completing the inside. They did NOT use any type of house wrap so I am getting into the insulation part now. I already bought insulation for the walls, but not the ceiling yet. I live is Amarillo Texas and we do get cold winters here most years. Would you advise that I use the great stuff for my little house? Its a 640 sq foot house. I know you aren't a professional and would not hold you accountable for the choice that I make. LOL

Is this something I can use to fill holes from a towel hanger in the bathroom?

Why not fill the cavity with those sheets of rigid foam insulation and then use the great stuff to air seal around the edges? Seems like a pain to do the entire wall line by line.

Ahh I was hoping for a price comparison between great stuff and the large bottles.

Foam board and then use great stuff to fill the cracks would have worked the best

Nice

Just how much of the bus did you use this on? I can't see the it being possible for the entire bus but is why I am asking. Thnanks

It would be great if they could make a fan spray applicator for foam cans. That would resolve the problem, but nope, gotta buy a giant friggin kit to do a tiny spot...

How much square foot coverage did you get out of a can? And got thick? Have you thought about using DIY spray foam insulation? Like Froth Pak or Touch n Foam?

How long does it take to dry?

How many square foot does 1 can of spray form cover? Thanks!

So amazinf

I have e a shed in turning into a small workshop. Keeping cold out isn’t really a problem where I’m from but keeping heat out. Do you think this will work for my needs? What are your thoughts based on your experience?

So is it good for insulation?

IM MR 700!!! Nooooice Review thank you Sir o/

Great info Thank you

Maybe put up a run of 1x4 then spray behind it, then another run and repeat, great way to fill the entire void

Question?? I was also considering using the foam board as an alternative, would this spray foam be or make a better insulator against heat? I live in the Carribbean and its superrr hot

great video...Can you trowel the foam for smoothness?

I know this is an older video… but, I’ve seen some serious debacles with GS. I think I’m going to do my 70yo garage the same way.

How much surface area can be covered with a can?

That stuff comes in real handy but can be a pain to work with.

At 1:45 your very correct

O.k. So let's go crazy. Let's say you bought a tarp portable shed. Do you think this would work on the walls. Would it make the tarp rigid?

Hey I need to do the same on my work enclosed trailer here in Phoenix Az. . I called great stuff and they told me it was not design for heat insulation. Did that really work well for you?

Hello How many square feet can one spray foam cans cover??????

Man would have been a lot easier if you use the pink rigid hard foam. Could have cut it about 1/4” smaller and just filled the gaps with the great stuff. Would have been more consistent and a better install.

Wouldn't rigid foam board make a lot more sense? Comes in different thicknesses, is relatively cheap and goes on nice and flat/consistent and probably better r-value per inch as well.

Is this stuff safe?

Where are you finding great stuff for 3 dollars a can? My local ace hardware sells the name brand for 9 and generic for 7.

Mine did not come out that smoothly or fast. When i did it, it seemed to clog fairly fast and the pressure was not that high.

How easy do yo think it would be to apply to the ceiling?

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Is Greatstuff consider closed cell insulation?

ABC roofing supply sell big can for big areas

How many square feet per can

After 4 years your verdict is? Thanks

Cutting foam boards and using great stuff in the cracks would've been cheaper and easier.

"He has elf ears" - my wife

I wish these cans where still around 3 bucks

Did you spray ceiling?

Come summer and the heat gets going that foam will expand more so be careful and plan for that 💕✌️

I used 50 cans of that to fill huge hollows in a couple of extra large planters I built. Bees, wasps, and other bugs like that use sonar to locate empty area, and voids behind walls and other barriors to nest in. I thought I was going to out smart them by filling those planters. They nexted under the planters, between the base and the ground. All that time, and effort. You can't win lol

What was the rationale for not going with Great Stuff Pro (with a pro gun)? Is it cheaper per amount of foam to go with the cans with the straws? Also, what was the cost comparison to one of the larger kits? (Moving beyond the Great Stuff.)

Could I do my whole shed with this stuff

rigid foam first, foam the least area possible. Rigid foam is Remodel friendlier

At 1 inch is provides an r rating of 5. Fiberglass r8 would have been cheaper and given better insulation

lol That is for electrical sockets or places of small gaps. There are dual action kits of foam for large applications like this. So much easier and much cheaper.

How much where foot does one can cover

30 seconds in, could have saved money bought XPS cut it a little smaller, used the spray foam for filling the tiny gap. $6 a can per "x" volume vs $22 for a 2'X 8' (16 sq ft )sheet. Just sayin.

Missed an opportunity to spray foam over the reflectix 🥴🥴🥴

Do it right the first time so get farm boy Henry should do it he do it right the first time not like that Tracey

No offense it is nice video but i think it would be cheaper and with better results if you used normal polystyrene insulation (that black stuff is even better than normal white one) and for placed where you couldn't place it you would use foam..this way you would have better results for sure..less chance for any not insulated places like you could have now..and ofc results would be better..but anyway I'm glad you did at least something ..that bubble wrap was a joke

3 bucks a can lol not here in Canada.. try 10

Should have just bought a froth pack

$3 a can??? Jeez this stuff is like $12 a can in Canada...

While your skills are impressive, why not just cut 1" foam boards a about 1/2 shy on each side and then fill those gaps to provide a seal.

Dude no. lol

This stuff is dangerous as the fumes can cause seizures.

God bro, screw the carpets great stuff is for doors and windows.... not to acutally insulate walls

What a waste. So many holes

You would have been better off filling all square and rectangle voids with Styrofoam flush with the studs and then use the expanding foam for all other void and cracks... You were not thinking straight and that is why you probably live in a school bus... now you will NEVER be able to go back an fix anything...