Expanding foam is among the materials I bought while preparing the van interior. My diary starts that preparation with sweeping, mopping and removing stubborn residue from the floor before covering surfaces.
I bought Great Stuff Expanding Foam Sealant as part of my camper van equipment.
Expanding foam is among the materials I bought while preparing the van interior. My diary starts that preparation with sweeping, mopping and removing stubborn residue from the floor before covering surfaces.
Keeping Expanding Foam Separate from Sheet Insulation
I swept the cargo area and followed with a mop and floor-cleaner spray.
I used wire-brush and nylon-brush drill attachments on the residue that remained.
I dried the cleaned floor with a towel before the later interior layers.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
My Takeaway from This Job
These products dispense expanding foam from handheld cans, while the sheet and roll insulation in my kit use another material format. Great Stuff, Big Gaps and Gaps & Cracks remain separate formulations within the can-and-nozzle group.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Purchased product
Great Stuff 157911
Listed size
20 oz
Format
Expanding insulating foam
Expanding foam fills a small opening by growing after it is dispensed. That makes the amount applied different from filling a joint with a non-expanding paste. Before closing a van interior, identify the accessible gaps individually and arrange the applicator so the bead can be controlled. Leave room for expansion and allow the foam to cure before trimming. Foam gap filling, sheet insulation and mechanical panel attachment are separate parts of the interior preparation plan.
