is it possible to spray it less than 1" thick? Say 1/2" thick and cover 2000 sqft? I'm not really looking for the insulation value, but to seal up a metal building
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Hi. Might be a little tough to get exactly half inch. You will have peaks and valleys. I would estimate maybe 1700 bd ft coverage to be safe. David
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It would be difficult but possible. You would need a quick hand/spraying a flash coat. The higher the density the easier to spray 1/2", so the 600 kit would be easier to spray at 1/2".
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Hi the spray foam will stick to the ceiling. Spray in thin coats and let it expand, then reapply more as desired. The yield will be much lower if applied at less than 70F. Sincerely, Mark - Battic Door Energy
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It is supposed to have an R value of +/-6 per inch. I'm sure that depends on temperature when it is applied and the size of the bubbles that form. You can compare this to three inches of fiberglass which is R11. But, controlling that spray to a layer of 1 inch thick will be a problem. It is great stuff, very messy. You will have to get your own chemical respirator. The kit provides everything else.
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I believe you should use it all at once. And it does not go as far as it says it will. If its just being used to seal and insulate windows and doors, one bottle should be enough. And it works well for just that small application. There is a learning curve the first 5 minutes you use it. Very easy to apply more than what you intended. Once you get the hang of it tho', it works well. We thought, by everything we had read, that it was going to cover most of the 10 x 20 shed we had built. We wanted to use it as the insulation. It says 13,914 sq ft of coverage at 3/8". It covered the windows and the plywood joints on the walls and ceiling. Cost wise, definitely would've been better to just purchase the insulation. The product itself is good. Just would've needed a dozen bottles to do what we wanted. Not sure where they get their 13,914 sq ft figure. We used it very sparingly.
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You could. I did the same thing. I think the product says it's only recommended for 1/2 inch gaps. If you pour it thick to cover 1.5 inches it will just be soft for a long time before it cures but it's better than nothing!
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I can't personally attest that it can, but because it has a variety of spray tips, I think that you might be able to. From what I read on the Paintinfo web page says that you don't want to spray, because you can't put on a thick enough coat, even if you do two coats. It seems that the optimum layer of elastomeric is in the range of 27 to 32 mils, and a sprayer is only going to give you in the range of 2-3 mils per coat. The info states that even with brush or roller application, you will probably need more than two coats to get your desired thickness. I hope this helps.
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With a decent step ladder, you should be able to spray, the eaves ok. I have a very high ceiling about 15 ft at my front door and im able to spray it all without a ladder
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This material probably isn't too good for this application. We used it to seal gaps between floor and wall of our building. There was a lingering odor that took months to dissipate.
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I suggest using Thermo-Tec adhesive heat barrier 1st and apply the dynamite onto that. It does seem to make the area applied almost an inch thicker, but for my purposes (using a black suede lining), it acts like a nice padding beneath it for a really nice, tight fit.
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Adhesive makes it very simple. It sprays on. I did 16x37 with 2 1/2 cans. 2 should do it for you. Can't imagine trying to use duct tape.
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It can be applied with a roller, but it covers a small space. We ended up buying 3 cans and it only covered less than 1/2 of our roof. Even though it is clear it discolored the roof slightly so you could see where it had been applied. However, it did stop the 2 leaks that we had on the roof.
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Closed cell foam, A LOT of sq. ft, BUT..... It is not the easiest to spray on a wall, more for cracks and crawl spaces. It did a space of 2 ft. by 12 inch by 24 ft and had LOTS LEFT! Seals gaps and cracks to stop air infiltration. Coverage: 13,914 ft. @ 3/8", R LEVEL is similar to others and most bang for the buck with little effort for me anyways! Not too hard to save and reuse later either. A nail in the end with a rubber glove over the nozzle made a nice cap with the escaping foam.
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I was spraying an 8' x 10' rug and ran out about halfway through. Perhaps I was laying down a pretty thick spray, but even if I were to use it more sparingly, I wouldn't expect to get that size rug out of a single can. Note that the label on the can says that it's enough for a 5' x 8' rug.
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Yes it will spray fine. You may have to thin it slightly. However, spraying is not a recommended application method. You get better penetration and coverage with brush and roller.
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It totally works on metal to seal paint. They're not kidding about ventilation, however, and it'll melt styrofoam.
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Yes, the panel thickness of the insulation is or about 2 or so... it is a sufficient amount. The one concern... purchase some additional duck tape (white color). Duck tape has a better adhesive and is suggested over the tape in the kit.
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It's awfully thick so I don't think it can be sprayed. It took 2 coats to cover my cabinets but they look great. I cleaned them first with window cleaner and the paint rolled right on. It looks great in my kitchen. I did buy a better thick roller that worked well too