How to fill awkward or large gaps around pipework or fixings
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- Difficulty levelthree stars difficultylevel
- Ensure surfaces are clean and free from grease and loose material. Do not apply in very cold or hot (Below 5 or above 25 degrees) conditions. Ensure good ventilation.
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- Cover furniture, carpets and surroundings areas before use.
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- Mask off wood and brickwork.
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- Moisten surface to help the foam cure and expand, e.g. use a plant spray.
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- Remove cap carefully, holding can away from face on a flat horizontal surface.
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- Shake can vigorously approx. 20 times to mix contents.
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- Select applicator nozzle, dependant on bead size required and carefully screw onto valve, taking care not to activate the valve. Do not over-tighten.
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- Hold can upside-down away from face.
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- Use applicator nozzle as shown on leaflet inside cap
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- Apply light pressure to nozzle to test. Vary pressure to adjust rate of foam.
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- Start filling at the lowest point shaking can from time to time during use.
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- If using more than one layer of foam, spray lightly with water between layers.
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- Do not overfill - the foam will expand 2.5 times the initial volume extruded.
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- Foam will be tack free in about 20 minutes. It can be cut, sanded, plastered, or painted after twelve hours and will be fully cured in 12 -24 hours.
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- If exposed to sunlight, the foam should be painted or coated.
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