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Check out the process to get your home sealed up and ready for the next season coming your way. Pete will use Loctite® Tite Foam™ Multi Purpose to seal gaps around windows, doors, vents, and other areas of the home. Airsealing will ultimately save you money and make your home more efficient. It's also a great way to keep pests out of your home. This is a project any DIY'er or professional can do to get your home sealed up!
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[@Goose8219]

I’ve never really thought of where I can use it. After watching this video you gave me great ideas and a reason to do some home work now. After Thanksgivings looks like I’m loading up on foam. Thanks Pistol Pete

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome Luis! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

[@Goose8219]

@@DIYPETE thank you boss hog have a great one with the family. Bet it’s nice weather out that way In Montana right now

[@rupertpika151]

I could easily go through 5 to 10 cans...my house is poorly insulated and very drafty in the winter months...but this also means that we lose our cool air in the summer...locate foam could not only save us a ton of wasted money and energy but allow us to be more comfortable as a family...awesome video Pete

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Jim!

[@nicoleprescott323]

Thanks DIY PETE, I have a ridiculous energy bill in the winter months! Heading over to Lowes this week to grab 2 or 3 bottles and start tackling all these gaps!!

[@DIYPETE]

Nice, good luck with the sealing Nicole! Have a great Thanksgiving!

[@sayregreene]

Just did this last week to a room I renovated with Loctite Foam, it truly makes a huge difference. Granted the windows were installed 15 years ago but I don't know why installers don't do this a standard practice.

[@DIYPETE]

Great to hear!

[@magellanmax]

Nicely done! I bought this after a neighbor moved into the apartment next to mine and his chain smoking cigarette smoke was filtering into my apartment making it smell like an ash tray! If you have cigarette smoke or unpleasant food stench coming up through the walls from the apartment next door, look for the water pipes & electrical wiring going through the walls and floors and spray this bad boy in the gaps around them and you'll be glad you did! P.S If you live in a building with multiple units that share the same central AC system, you need to move!

[@danconlan8735]

That stuff is great, I had a bit of a learning curve the first few times I used it. After putting too much in the gaps around some windows and the next day it looked like a window inside a cloud! A little restraint sealing gaps around doors and windows goes a long way. Stay healthy and warm and I hope you have a great Thanksgiving Pete. Thanks, DC

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome Dan!

[@jamesguerrieri949]

Thanks for the chance and good luck to all that enter. I have a home that was built by the previous owner and lets just say they didn't quite follow most building codes or guidelines. So my wife and I are having to re-do several door and window installations. Plus seal many gaps and openings. $250 gift card would go a long way to helping us.

[@DIYPETE]

Sounds good!

[@ArmyVet76]

I just finished up winterizing my WoodShop (garage) with Loctite. I needed to close up gaps around windows and some ceiling gaps around outlets. I love this stuff. Next is my basement in the laundry room... 👍🏼

[@DIYPETE]

Great to hear! Nice to seal things up for sure. Have a great Thanksgiving!

[@richemmrich1858]

I like to use foam as a continuous shim. I find that interior doors also feel much more solid and sound-proof when the jambs are foamed in place

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@pcken9067]

Perfect timing! We just purchased home and need to get this done asap.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome Ken!

[@tmackie1694]

Aloha, Pete! Perfect timing, thank you! Been meaning to pick up a couple of cans of foam to prevent centipedes and other creepy crawlies from finding their way into our house 😳 You’ve motivated me to get it done this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving from Hawaii!

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@mrmosty5167]

I got a couple cans today. Nearly finished building a 3’x8’ lean to mini shed off of my main shed to use as extra storage/workshop. I used all scrap lumber so it’s not perfect and needs quite a bit of sealing. I want as few spiders, bees, wasps and stink bugs in there as I can help it

[@mdwernette]

I have used this stuff before, and it does a good job. I used it around Windows, doors and all openings that go through any walls

[@DIYPETE]

Great to hear!

[@paulbenedetti8209]

This is always one of those steps I keep putting off each year. I need to use this in all the location you highlighted in your video.

[@DIYPETE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@drpeppero3]

I used spray foam to fill the gaps between the gaps from my drywall and floor before I installed the baseboards. I did it in hopes to keep bugs out.

[@kdodoubleb3992]

Did it keep bugs out ?

[@drpeppero3]

@@kdodoubleb3992 Yes it did. Except for the flys that get lucky

[@Madedanielle]

There was a huuuuuuge draft in my room(just moved to a new house) and i did this. My oh my its summer in my room even though its 20F outside. Couldnt be happier!!!

[@mattkeeling]

I think I would use it about the same as you did, but I have seen it used around electrical outlets as well to seal that wall from any air leakage.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@chicksgrowtoo]

My next boyfriend needs good DIY skills…they must be better than me. ❤❤❤ Thanks for the video!

[@lw1913]

I purchased this. I forgot why. I am glad I found your video. I didn’t know I could do all this with it. Thank you.

[@xsiner]

I have not used that brand before but looks good and easy to use, I need to use some around my basement windows.

[@DIYPETE]

Great to hear Xsiner, best of luck getter it all sealed up!

[@cinvel8654]

Cutting that piece of foam looks so satisfying 😅

[@BDGilly1990]

I just foamed a home repair project last month. Love using quick foam for this type of project.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@elmandalorian6671]

Excellent video Pete, exactly what I was looking for as I replaced some rotten wood with PVC panel on my window frame...thanks!

[@ricardocoutinho6409]

Is spray foam ok to use around a gap where the dryer vent is ? Or is it a danger due to it being a fire hazard?

[@HappyDane484]

Building a shop in the garage and working on on insulating it now. Definitely on my list for my next hardware store run.

[@DIYPETE]

Great to hear!

[@sjrc600]

I hope this works. I have water seeping in after heavy rains onto my lanai porch. So I’m going to dig down to where the porch meets the foundation and try to use this to seal the area.

[@ThomasPaine71]

Hi Pete, great video. This is a great idea to do for winter. I was thinking my house is a bit drafty but haven't really done anything about it. I might pull the window trim off and check the windows. Thanks.

[@DIYPETE]

Sounds great!

[@METALRULES221]

Thank you that helps a lot I just got a house and I'm trying to seal up some of the gaps

[@mikesaintjulesmusic]

Great video. I recently became a home owner last year and have severe drafts coming in from the cabinets under the kitchen sink. I have a spigot that is located under one of them that leads to the outside to which I think is the culprit. I was looking up which spray foam to use and it seems Loctite might be it. I thought it was a big process for someone to perform airsealing in the home and it turns out you can do some of this stuff yourself. Now the Attic, is a different story lol.

[@user-qh7hi9vb8k]

This was great. Thanks.

[@user-iq7ob3mz7s]

another quality job by DIY PETE!

[@rennyjeffcoat1450]

I see in this video foam being dispensed with can in upright position appears to be effortlessly accomplished. The instructions on the cans I purchase (same brand name) reads dispense while holding inverted (up-side down)-- This adds abit of difficulty as to the application of foam. Am I not seeing this video as I described above?, or has this video be designed to to show no hassle while applying foam.

[@yechielw5943]

I'm trying to figure out the same thing.

[@krissydeebeachgirl]

Omg this looks like exactly what o need. Older home and gaps eveywhere

[@lognload]

I used some this summer to fill a couple mouse holes in my garage, threw a little iron wool in there first and it just filled all around it.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome

[@thebastardgift]

My way of saying "Thank you" Thumbs up.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks so much!

[@oceanlbi]

Holy Smokes, where do you live that you have that kind of a view! Beautiful!

[@catfish24]

Would this be better to spray under a shower pan to give it a little more support than Great Stuff spray foam ? I have seen on KZbin where people were using Great Stuff spray foam under a bath tub and shower pans but I don't think it has that much support to it.

[@lilyrosedaisy2003]

Great product. I've used it previously to provide extra sealing around an old dryer vent.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks, and great to hear!

[@LeslieArnelleTV]

used this today . worked great!!

[@kingaivankovics935]

I am so happy I found you!! Of course I did not use gloves because that was before I found your videos😀

[@devellwilson7099]

Thanks Bud.

[@dmac5678]

I have a cargo van with uneven floors and I want to make a subfloor for it. Can I use locktite as a filler/level out the floor and then use liquid nails over top of it?

[@jacoxaztk]

Thank you for the video!

[@katiemyhre7684]

Can you spray foam around windows/doors without removing the trim?

[@april74]

I've used a "similar" foam for cracks around my slab foundation. Mice cheqwd right through it. Eek! Will definitely give this a try. At my wits end. So glad i got notified for this video

[@shaythomas2624]

It helps to pack steel wool in gaps before you spray the foam in. The steel wool will stop them from chewing through the foam.

[@tmackie1694]

Hi April. Maybe buy a pack of steel wool and shove bits into the cracks, then fill with foam. Or maybe crumple up bits of aluminium foil and then foam? Maybe chewing through steel or aluminium will deter the mice? Just a thought... EDIT: oops, just noticed someone else already suggested this 😊

[@april74]

@@shaythomas2624 Thanks for that!

[@april74]

@@tmackie1694 Thank you! I'm definitely going to do this...and get the Loctite brand. That other "stuff" isn't so "great" :)

[@DIYPETE]

Sounds great!

[@TylerBoespflug]

We installed new windows so we will need to seal around them. I also want to seal behind some PVC trim that overlaps some gaps on the outside. Not so much to prevent anything from getting in, just taking up space in those cavities so the pests don't have a spot to take up residence.

[@DIYPETE]

Sounds great!

[@Lughnerson]

I suggested a written plan with numbered places mapped out in advance. Have the areas cleared and ready, then attack. This way you will waste less time and foam.

[@12vLife]

If I use this stuff to sandwich corrugated polycarbonate roof panels cross sectional in a matrix and then fill the edges solid what kind of adhesion and dilapidation can I expect in the Florida Sun, wind and rain over time?

[@TheRoamingWookie]

well i live in a garage with "temporary" walls, that make a bedroom and i had to replace the door to the room and well because the wall was built super janky, their are now massive air gaps. So i would use the Loctite foam to help seal up around the door, to help keep the heat in and the cold out!!!

[@DIYPETE]

Sounds great!

[@microdolphin10]

Nice video, but would you mind to clear whether I can use this to fill gap between aluminium window and wall where rain water seeps in

[@drewbu]

Love those mountain views! I would use the Loctite to fill some framing gaps in my garage, it gets drafty in there.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@dwaynemcallister7231]

I am wondering what is the difference between tie foam" multi purpose", and " gaps n cracks", they both say for up to 1" cracks, is it the same product?

[@cicithao97]

can I use this foam to fill in the gap in-between the baseboard and the wall?

[@johnmorin3080]

i love tite foam!!!!!

[@donaldstephens2339]

Thanks. Clear and helpful video.

[@konnect7774]

Thanks Pete!

[@Mbehr24]

Pete can this be used in gaps in the blocks in the foundation? We have a 100+ year old home. Its solid but not sealed. I have heard some foams can work too well and when they expand they can expand too much and cause issues ... any feedback?

[@jaskaransart3636]

Bro you have a breath taking view to look at every morning 😂

[@Appolyon99]

Have a couple windows I was looking to change out after winter so this will be a must.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@svddwd]

I have cold air coming out of the air gap between carpet and baseboard where it meets wall. Can I use this there? I am worried it will mess up carpet.

[@sagar786able]

Is it okay to caulk over the foam? I plan to use this foam for sealing some gaps in closet panels. For a smoother finish, should I caulk over the foam once it has expanded and dry?

[@naomicohn1624]

Thanks for the tips!

[@frankb1]

Thanks and good video. What is the maximum gap this foam can fill?

[@erickgregersen6095]

Great video! Thanks for all the great tips and tricks... Absolutely love Great Stuff, a fantastic easy-to-use DIYer must have! Cheers!

[@DIYPETE]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisalanza8365]

Will it keep out water intrusion or should I use caulk? Wind driven rain is entering via a gap under the marble window inside sill on a cement block house.

[@synapticflow]

Mine ( a different brand) says I have to paint it if I am using it outside. What kind of sense does that make? I didn't want to have an extra bunch of work to do just to seal up some holes outside the house.

[@BeccaL2016]

How about using wood/dry wall filler?

[@bryanutility9609]

Does the foam support weight? Would 4” support a person’s weight?

[@masonthibodeaux9457]

How would I remove a thin layer that has dried up on my vinyl floor?

[@AnnLippert1]

i was hoping to see how to attach the nozzle to the can

[@danzemer76]

Excellent video

[@honeybadger2514]

Can I use this for a shed to keep mice away?

[@definitelynotacop621]

I have an older house I'm fixing up with exposed door frames, this would be a great way to seal up some gaps.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@jenniferjara2265]

Hi can I use this around the holes of my radiator?

[@veepeecee8630]

Great info

[@devinthunderstrike]

What do you to to keep the straw clear after you're done? Mine keeps sealing and I have to buy another can everytime I use this. Also, is it too late for that $250. gift card?

[@johncard7203]

I installed a new door last summer that I should have done this to. My windows are older too, so they probably should be done also.

[@DIYPETE]

sounds good!

[@nextleveljourney6612]

Thank you 🙏 Very thorough, smooth explanations here 🏅

[@ADHTube]

Can you leave a link for the long razor blade tool?

[@mariagarcia4793]

How do you take it off from your hands

[@TheDomain16]

I'd love to use the loctite for my whole barn, many gaps between my wood siding.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@pmexplore]

Does this work for sealing moisture and water ?

[@kingaivankovics935]

I have a front door and someone made a really shitty job the bottom is not even there is a huge gap and there is a mouse that likes to come in trough that little gap!! Can I use this material to even the door out?? I am an absolute beginner it will be a major mass😅

[@davidfrankhauser1666]

Awesome! I’m going to try the Loctite instead of the other brand on my current project.

[@DIYPETE]

Sounds great!

[@chengsaephan7847]

Just got mine today.

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@ArialStacy]

Direction say hold can upsidedown to spray

[@Coinhunter76]

Great Video, definitely going to do this to my windows and also garage attic where it meets the house. 🤙🏻

[@DIYPETE]

Sounds great!

[@suhdude537]

Will this work and is safe for indoor use such as a bathroom, kitchen, etc?

[@dereckhenderson2727]

Awesome video. Thanks 🙏

[@kristin4277]

Oh this stuff would be perfect to seal up around some pipes we have outside!

[@DIYPETE]

Awesome!

[@badassuchiha4875]

How you clean this off your Hands or thru the Tube if you wanna use it again

[@crissaducharme4104]

I removed carpet from an addition in the house I am in. After putting in flooring, there is a gap. After an unusual cold snap, the room was freezing. Haven't been able to spray insulation due to temperatures. Is there any tricks to this as all the videos I have watched only did doors and windows.

[@kevinfoster9354]

Great video. I'll have to try it out.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@SkiesOnHigh]

How do I cap the foam from flowing? It will not stop coming out.

[@ragongrimes]

Our new house is a little drafty. This stuff would really help to bring down those energy bills!

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks!

[@carterscustomrods]

I just ran and locked my coke in a Faraday Cage. I seen the thumbnail and thought it was the ghost of Billy Mays!!! I'm in the Tampa area, and his 👻 is notorious for pinching a G per bump. Thank god!

[@ZE308AC]

How to seal bathroom mirrors so roches don't come into the house?

[@michaelbelle4702]

Happy holidays.

[@DIYPETE]

Thanks Michael! And have a great Thanksgiving!

[@_Juju_24]

Is this safe to use on gaps under kitchen cabinets? I wanna patch up all the gaps and holes because I have a looooot of roaches.

[@asinatefifita3016]

Hi Pete where can i buy that special gun?

[@ShyRage1]

Is this the better one on the market or not really?