GREAT STUFF Gaps and Cracks, Window and Door, Big Gap Filler Insulating Foam Sealant (12 OZ cans) for $3.99/$4.99

Anyone know roughly how many cans one would need for a standard window? Looking at replacing 13 windows in my house.

Bought this a few months back. Didn’t know it was a one time use. The foam solidifies in the straw so you can’t really use it again. Any tips on using the rest of the product in the bottle?

philelmo wrote: ↑ Bought this a few months back. Didn’t know it was a one time use. The foam solidifies in the straw so you can’t really use it again. Any tips on using the rest of the product in the bottle?

your screwed. its garbage now.

farago2r wrote: ↑ Anyone know roughly how many cans one would need for a standard window? Looking at replacing 13 windows in my house.

depends on the size of windows and gaps left after install. I'd cater 2 per window and maybe buy a a few extra.

anyone knows how i should pick which one to use?
I am planning to redo my kitchen vent, so i will probably need some of these.

Opportunity to price match at HD.

I've used all of these during a full home Reno. Regular is for less than 1" gaps and big gap filler is for anything larger. The foam is rigid when it cures.

The window and doors version when cured is much more soft, squishy, and flexible so use it anywhere you need to take contraction and expansion into account.

philelmo wrote: ↑ Bought this a few months back. Didn’t know it was a one time use. The foam solidifies in the straw so you can’t really use it again. Any tips on using the rest of the product in the bottle?

Not true, I opened one up last week and used it. Last night just shook the can and picked off the end of the tip like a scab (where it hardens) and then it worked like normal.

Great timing as ive been planning to keep working on basement reno and need more of this stuff. Could you pricematch this to homedepot for further discount?

I always try and keep a few of these. One time use suckkkks though, such a waste.

philelmo wrote: ↑ Bought this a few months back. Didn’t know it was a one time use. The foam solidifies in the straw so you can’t really use it again. Any tips on using the rest of the product in the bottle?

I had the same issue..what a waste of $$$

battleponcho wrote: ↑ Great timing as ive been planning to keep working on basement reno and need more of this stuff. Could you pricematch this to homedepot for further discount?

home depot are 16 oz cans, these are 12oz

kiasu wrote: ↑ I had the same issue..what a waste of $$$

prob best to spend the extra few bucks and get the reusable one

https://www.lowes.com/pd/GREAT-STUFF-SM ... 1000673785

riseagainstthemachine wrote: ↑ prob best to spend the extra few bucks and get the reusable one

https://www.lowes.com/pd/GREAT-STUFF-SM ... 1000673785

That's a USD $.

In Canada, it's quite a bit more..

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/great- ... 1001181676

philelmo wrote: ↑ Bought this a few months back. Didn’t know it was a one time use. The foam solidifies in the straw so you can’t really use it again. Any tips on using the rest of the product in the bottle?

Never used this brand, but I used Lepage Quad Foam before and the straw can be rinsed out with acetone, even after it has dried and caked. Give it a try before throwing the can away.

EDIT: checked the msds for this stuff and it's polyurethane, which is the same as quad foam. Acetone should dissolve it. If you're looking for acetone, use your partner's nail polish remover.

According to this video, if your foam gets jammed after drying up just cut off the end of the straw


Great Stuff

I bought a can last year, didn't end up using it, had a use for it this year, shook it well for a few minutes, realized it was completely solid in the can lol *facepalam*

Bought another can and was very surprised at how much it expanded

Wish they had smaller sizes so there is less waste =/

Turn upside down and blast clear like spray paint.
4 years after first use it still goes.
+1 on the acetone as plan B. Acetone if on sale buy because it is extremely useful solvent and not that toxic as your body makes small amounts of it naturally. Good for keeping skin off paint in cans.

Anyone with extras dm me. Local store ran out!