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tony286 · 12-29-2008, 05:15 PM

Can I use dows great stuff foam in kitchen cabinets? If you read my rat thread, I ve taken everything out of my kitchen and Im filling all holes with spackle ,caulk and I found a couple of cans of great stuff I found in a closet. The great stuff would make life easier for some of the areas. is it safe to use around dishes and food. I called dow but they werent open would have to call them tomorrow between 8-5 est.thanks

StuBradley · 12-29-2008, 05:22 PM

Once it's cured you should be fine.

stickyfingerz · 12-29-2008, 05:28 PM

Yes it will be fine, you don't want it in an area where chunks could flake off and get in food obviously, but it cures within minutes on the outside, and fully cured within a few hours.

Super Negro · 12-29-2008, 05:31 PM

I used that expanding foam shit everywhere in our house, it rocks...it did away with our mouse problem and stopped a lot of drafts from coming from the basement as well. once it is hardened it doesn't flake or anything

Rowdy · 12-29-2008, 05:35 PM

You should be fine using that. Keep ion mind though that if there is any outlets anywhere close to the areas you plan on filling you should first make sure they are sealed good as you do not want to fill up the inside of the electrical boxes with that stuff.

dropped9 · 12-29-2008, 05:39 PM

I think youll be fine.

tony286 · 12-29-2008, 05:44 PM

thanks going to go out and buy some more the shit I found is expired.

InternetIsForPorn · 12-30-2008, 02:59 AM

Rule #1 when using that shit -- be away from any electrical appliances, especially if they're plugged in.

I learned that the hard way... fortunately there was a fire extinguisher nearby. It uses extremely flamable gas to expand the foam.

But yeah, you're cool with using it everywhere. I used it yesterday to seal a big ass draft hole from the basement.

12-29-2008, 05:22 PM	#2
StuBradley Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,625	Once it's cured you should be fine. __________________ 51-566-514

12-29-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	question for the home do it yourselfers Can I use dows great stuff foam in kitchen cabinets? If you read my rat thread, I ve taken everything out of my kitchen and Im filling all holes with spackle ,caulk and I found a couple of cans of great stuff I found in a closet. The great stuff would make life easier for some of the areas. is it safe to use around dishes and food. I called dow but they werent open would have to call them tomorrow between 8-5 est.thanks

12-29-2008, 05:28 PM	#3
stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,983	Yes it will be fine, you don't want it in an area where chunks could flake off and get in food obviously, but it cures within minutes on the outside, and fully cured within a few hours.

12-29-2008, 05:31 PM	#4
Super Negro So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 215	I used that expanding foam shit everywhere in our house, it rocks...it did away with our mouse problem and stopped a lot of drafts from coming from the basement as well. once it is hardened it doesn't flake or anything

12-29-2008, 05:35 PM	#5
Rowdy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: central US Posts: 637	You should be fine using that. Keep ion mind though that if there is any outlets anywhere close to the areas you plan on filling you should first make sure they are sealed good as you do not want to fill up the inside of the electrical boxes with that stuff.

12-29-2008, 05:39 PM	#6
dropped9 Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Your moms box Posts: 26,727	I think youll be fine.

12-29-2008, 05:44 PM	#7
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	thanks going to go out and buy some more the shit I found is expired.

12-30-2008, 02:59 AM	#8
InternetIsForPorn Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 848	Rule #1 when using that shit -- be away from any electrical appliances, especially if they're plugged in. I learned that the hard way... fortunately there was a fire extinguisher nearby. It uses extremely flamable gas to expand the foam. But yeah, you're cool with using it everywhere. I used it yesterday to seal a big ass draft hole from the basement.