Filling dings and gaps in foam?

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Filling dings and gaps in foam?

Postby steepski » Mon May 15, 2017 8:27 pm

I picked up some cheap xps foam from a local construction site. It's in great condition for the most part, but has a few small gouges and dents. Any ideas on what would be the best to fill them in with? Standard spackle or joint compound?

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Re: Filling dings and gaps in foam?

Postby John61CT » Tue May 16, 2017 6:06 am

Great Stuff applied sparingly, level off with a wide putty knife, then when set a Surform plane
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Re: Filling dings and gaps in foam?

Postby GPW » Tue May 16, 2017 6:12 am

You could try spritzing it with some water, covering that with a cloth towel and Ironing it on a mid heat setting … :thinking: The steam re-expands the foam …

Some people pour boiling water over it , from the kettle … Try that first ..
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