If applied to wood or similar flat surface with a brush, will it become flat or does it stay a large foamy mass? I want to coat the interior of my firepit with something. Is this a good bet?
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I do not recommend using a brush or anything other than the recommended spray nozzle because this is extremely sticky. If you do purchase be sure to clean the area very well before applying and WEAR GLOVES as this could be equated to using super glue and you definitely do not want to get this on your skin. I found this out the hard way. Good luck and sorry for the late reply.
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I think this would be the worst thing possible for the inside of a fire pit.
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I agree with the answers posted. Just make sure to keep it clean, and do not leave an empty canister on it for an extended period of time, or it will gum up and be useless.Overall, a n average to good foam gun.
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I would suggest not using it then. It comes as a powder and you ad water to it. It feels like you are just putting water on the wood, but supposedly, it protects it and does allow it to turn gray naturally.On the website it says some forest service use it, so it must do something right. Google the product and you can talk to the maker, Maybe they can suggest a way to stabalize the wood before protecting it. I have talked to them before. Hope that helps.Randy
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It doesn't foam up though if the glue layer is thin enough. Like in a nice tight joint, there won't much gas bubbles in the joint and it will be strong. Only the glops that squeezed out will foam up. Also it works as a coating - to test this paint the glue onto a test surface and it will stay the same color and doesn't foam or expand.
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No way to know, it is designed to be absorbed by the wood to strengthen it. If very porous, punky, it penetrates deeply. It is not a paint. It flows like water...
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I don't know if I can help much with actual coverage area but we have a normal size wood burner and I just needed to redo the top of our stove. I only had to use one coat, and I hardly made a dent in the can. If I were to guess I would say we would enough to paint our stove numerous times. The little can will go a lonnnng way!
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foam brush. Need to work quickly. However, I found wood or carpenters glue does drink in, so sanding afterward is limited due to thinness of veneer. Spray adhesive is better where sanding is expected (a joint).
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wood is pores, it traps air, oils,moisture, and such. was it a new top ? or had it been out doors and just re coated with this product. depending on the type of wood. I have found that using just a good clear wood sealer, letting it soak in real good and letting it sit for at least 72 hours or more helps as well as making sure the wood even with out sealer is good and dry before coating. as well even if you coat just the top, it being out side it will draw moisture from the bottom as well. using a good sealer on all areas not being coated with this product also helps. that is what generally causes any wood finish to fail being exposed to the out doors.
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I applied it only to the outside fireplace insert, so I do not know. I believe this paint is tested, however, to very high temperatures much higher than a wood fireplace. If it is properly cured I think it would be fine on the inside of the fireplace as well. Just check the manufacturer's claims as to heat tolerance and application. Hope this helps.
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Fairly soon, esp. if you buff it with a clean dry cloth afterwards. It would depend somewhat on the condition of the wood you're using it on. I used it on old, unfinished pine, and needed a lot of it, and it took longer (hours) for the surface to feel smooth and non-tacky. I also used it on a nice, finished desk, and it was spanky-looking and dry almost instantly, with a bit of buffing.
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The only way we have used it is over a camp fire (above the coals) just be sure to have plenty of liquid to keep it from boiling dry.....to keep it from dis-coloring apply a thin coat of dish soap on the outside...that works great to keep it looking new
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I used Black China bristle, the product is like an oil based paint, a small foam roller would be better because you won't get brush strokes. The epoxy product is harder to work with, don't over brush if you do it with a brush. And reverse your stoke on the second application. Good luck, ventilate the room really well and wear a mask even though the directions don't require it.
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I used mine first on a hot skillet. I think the heat helped to regain its flatness. You could try putting it over a large skillet of simmering water
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I place it on top of grates. This seems to work fine. It is really important to use well soaked chips. I have issues with fire in the box and a bit of warping. It still smokes just fine.
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This unit is intended for use with a Real Flame mantel, or so it is labeled. I have a carpenter friend completing a custom mantel for this firebox, so can't honestly answer this yet. I will say I ran the unit twice standing freely --alone and without being encased in a mantel--as it is out of the box. The heat is driven outward by a fan; little to no heat was generated on sides or top of my unit.
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I think so, if what you mean is leaving it without a protective layer inside a drywall covered frame. This foam meets fire codes to a degree, however, the safest thing to do is to call the Fire Marshall in your area (County or State if rural, City or Town if incorporated area) and ask specifically while describing exactly how you intend to use it. It meets code in my area, but it is not openly exposed but is behind drywall. When you call, have the specs of the foam ready. They will give you the best answer.
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it may be all rite depending on the heat type ? is it flame heat or element heat! also what are you using for a top coat like a clear coat?