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Closed cell foam smells. Paint?
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We had closed cell foam insulation blown in the attic. Now it smells like plastic on the floor below. It's not too bad a smell, but it is a foreign smell and lot's of it? What's a good way to block it? Perhaps paint the insulation? If so, then with what? (It's in a space we can't sheetrock.) Thanks in advance! |
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Closed cell foam smells. Paint?
On Sep 12, 12:06*pm, Jennifer Eden
wrote: Hi, We had closed cell foam insulation blown in the attic. Now it smells like plastic on the floor below. It's not too bad a smell, but it is a foreign smell and lot's of it? What's a good way to block it? Perhaps paint the insulation? If so, then with what? (It's in a space we can't sheetrock.) Thanks in advance! I would call and ask the contractor who did the job or the manufacturer of the foam for suggestions. Paint MIGHT attack the foam and cause grief. Best to ask before doing anything......... |
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Closed cell foam smells. Paint?
"DD_BobK" wrote in message
... On Sep 12, 9:06 am, Jennifer Eden wrote: Hi, We had closed cell foam insulation blown in the attic. Now it smells like plastic on the floor below. It's not too bad a smell, but it is a foreign smell and lot's of it? What's a good way to block it? Perhaps paint the insulation? If so, then with what? (It's in a space we can't sheetrock.) Thanks in advance! What produce was used? Open cell closed cell? How long ago? =========== It says "closed cell" in the subject line of the message, and also in the body of the message. I'm guessing she means "closed cell", but I could be wrong. |
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Closed cell foam smells. Paint?
On Sep 12, 11:06*am, Jennifer Eden
wrote: Hi, We had closed cell foam insulation blown in the attic. Now it smells like plastic on the floor below. It's not too bad a smell, but it is a foreign smell and lot's of it? What's a good way to block it? Perhaps paint the insulation? If so, then with what? (It's in a space we can't sheetrock.) Thanks in advance! What type of foam is it, polyurethane offgasses but it goes away. Other types dont offgas. How long ago was it done. |
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Closed cell foam smells. Paint?
Jennifer Eden wrote:
Hi, We had closed cell foam insulation blown in the attic. Now it smells like plastic on the floor below. It's not too bad a smell, but it is a foreign smell and lot's of it? What's a good way to block it? Perhaps paint the insulation? If so, then with what? (It's in a space we can't sheetrock.) Thanks in advance! What does the installer say? |
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Closed cell foam smells. Paint?
certain foams are highly flammable and must be covered with
drywall...... thats another thing to consider |
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