Brilliant uses for spray foam that will blow your mind

Water supply lines can create a racket when in use. To prevent the problem, you can use a small amount of spray insulation foam between pipes and framing to keep the pipe in place and reduce noise.

Learn more about how to soundproof your property.

Create a backyard masterpiece with our DIY backyard waterfall and stream. To ensure a beautiful flow of water, use waterproof spray foam, to secure decorative rocks and fill gaps to keep water flowing freely.

Squirt a little expanding foam around a loose shower arm and it’ll be solid as a rock. Let the foam set up until it’s stiff and carve off any excess around the shower arm. Slide the cover plate tight to the wall and you’ll never know there’s foam holding things together. This same trick firms up any other loose or wobbly pipes.

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Versatile spray foam is still a go-to solution for insulating and filling gaps in walls, crevices and around windows and doors.

There is no shortage of creative uses for spray foam, and carving it is just one of many. Like the toy plane pictured, you can create props, costume accessories and decor with a little patience and ingenuity.

Whether you’re sending something fragile in the mail or keeping valuables safe during a move, secure packing is everything. To protect a delicate item, simply fill a spare shopping bag half-full with spray insulation foam and place in the bottom of a box, pressing the item gently into the bag as it hardens to cushion the item. Repeat for the top and you have a DIY custom packaging solution that can handle the rigours of delivery.

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If you have a bath that flexes underfoot, simply fill it with water to weigh it down, and fill the space underneath with spray foam. Many freestanding baths have access panels that will allow you to reach these spaces. Otherwise, a small hole in facing drywall can do the trick and will require little patching to repair afterward.

Learn how to create a home spa bathroom.

Any crack can be a perfect access point for pests to enter your home. Close any possible points of entry by filling cracks with copper mesh, using a screwdriver to push it in and then filling remaining gaps with expanding foam.

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Insulate and soundproof an aluminium sink by spraying the underside with spray foam, paying particular attention to the gap between sinks. If you do this while the sink is installed, ensure you are wearing safety equipment and prepare the area beneath the sink for drips.

When it comes to insulating the house, fibreglass tends to be the most common form of insulation. However, when comparing fibreglass and spray foam insulation, you might be surprised that spray foam outperforms fibreglass.

Spray foam is a type of insulation that expands after you spray. The foam expands and seals, deterring moisture (which can create mould) and pests from eating through your walls. It protects the lining of your house, and can even assist in the heating and cooling of your house during those unbearably cold or hot days.