Homeowners may find themselves taking on a new home project which involves a spray foam kit in order to seal or patch a gap. After the foam expands, a small amount may protrude, which then needs to be trimmed.
Using the correct tools and methods are essential in trimming the spray foam. By using the wrong materials or approach, the foam may become damaged and have to be reapplied.
Once the spray foam has been applied, allow 24 hours for the foam to cure before trimming. After allowing sufficient time for the foam to dry and cure, selecting the proper trimming tool is the next step to take.
Depending on the size and location of the projects, a small, large or thick blade may need to be used. Additionally, a special blade needs to be utilized for open cell spray foam vs closed cell spray foam.
The most effective tool for trimming open cell spray foam is a serrated blade. Larger projects may need a thicker stronger tool for trimming, while smaller jobs only require a small serrated blade.
Closed cell spray foam is extremely dense, much more difficult to trim and also very time consuming to cut. On small projects, a file may be used in order to size down the foam. For larger projects, use a professional-grade grinder or reciprocating saw.
Depending on the type of foam and amount of area you are covering, different tools and methods may be used. Learn more below about the different trimming methods for spray foam.
The proper technique for trimming spray foam is applying the blade in a sawing motion, moving back and forth quickly. By using this technique, there is less chance of the foam tearing or ripping apart.
For grinders, move from top to bottom on the stud applying pressure and slide the tool down the spray foam.
When trimming the spray foam with a reciprocating saw, simply slide the saw through the material as the tool trims for you with ease.
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