Great Stuff foam questions for everyone

[Strider18]

Hi I will answer the questions as best as I can.

1. The foam actually will stick to the glass really well, the only thing I would worry about is seeing the white foam on the sides.
2. Not sure.
3. I know that it is possible but I have never tryed it myself.
4-5. I would maybe do it in layers or it doesn't dry as fast, also I poked holes in the foam with toothpicks and misted the foam.

I hope this helps!

[DigitalPunk]

1. Foam will stick to the glass fine. I have found that the black pond and stone foam does not stick so well. Either way you can add a thin layer of Silicon to the glass and let it dry for 24 hours and then spray the spray foam over the silicon. If you used black silicone it would also serve as a way to hide the color of the foam from the outside of the tank.

2. No If you want to fix bark or wood into the foam it is best to use tape or anything to prop it up into place so it can be held securely at the angle you want it for 24 hours while the foam cures.

3. I have cleaned the straws but not with acetone. I just cut the straw back to a point where it looks clear. Also what I will do is if I am using more than one can on a side. I will use the same straw from can to can. This lets me save one of the cans straws to use later if I want to reuse a partially used can. Sometimes you have to dig dried foam out off the nozzle on the top of the can. If you do try this be careful and point the can away from your face while doing it.

4. Go slow, try to avoid straight lines and do a thinner layer than you think you want. It expands more than you would expect. Allow each coat to dry for at least 24 hours before turning the tank do do another side or before adding a coat on top of it.

5. I prefer to do several thin layers to build up the thickness.


If you havent already we have a thread that you might find useful with some common questions and guides on some of the more popular methods. I provided a link to it below.


http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...questions.html