Loctite VS Great Stuff Expanding Foam

[@ThriftyGarage]

Here is a link to the Loctite TITE Insulating Foam Sealant: amzn.to/2GSa256

[@russchadwell]

Hey, great!! I wanted to know which was likely more sticky. Part of my situation requires to foam to stay bonded to cement board. Stay put like construction adhesive, basically. I see a few here declaring Loctite is the more sticky. That works for meh!!!

[@an_what]

If you don’t use all of your spray foam you can use acetone to clean out the spray nozzle and the tube that screws onto the can you can also use golden grain alcohol which is 190 proof to clean off the foam if it’s stuck to your hands or in the nozzle for reuse

[@arrowdog8852]

I've used both. I prefer Loctite in visible locations because it stays white and looks better, and it also seems to adhere better. Great Stuff comes out yellow, but after a year it will look hideous because it turns dark-orange as it ages. The cans must be inverted during use, otherwise the propellant is wasted; don't pause for more than a few seconds or it will clog. I wish Loctite would produce a "pro" kit with a professional spray-gun and cans for larger projects such as sealing rim joists, etc.

[@zehuazhou3390]

I notice my great stuff foam, when used outside and exposed to sun, crumbles into dust in 2 months. I wonder if loctite holds up better?

[@mr.c6674]

​@@zehuazhou3390, use the product made for outdoor use (UV resistant). Read the can.

[@fosty.]

Loctite has the pro cans now

[@blissjoy2273]

Thank you. That specifically addressed my "gap" in understanding of how the two products differ. I read on the loctite website that their product also has flexibility which should help with building movement (exterior corner/seam application this would matter.) Your demo did not address this, but I think the smaller pores in the cut foam suggests less worry about breaking free since overall integrity of the loctite appears more uniform.

[@HabAnagarek]

I've used Loctite a few times and like it, but it is messy to work with (an advantage, I suppose, as it sticks to almost anything). I've also used the windows/doors version on a small application and it worked fine. When I put the window trim on, any overfill compressed easily. I plan to use it to seal around foam board in my basement rim sill boxes, rather than Great Stuff, due to Loctite's density and UV resistance. I used the regular version to fill big gaps around ductwork going into my crawlspace. That worked, though I used almost the whole can (didn't know the big gap version existed. Oh well.)

[@mwest563]

Bought the Loctite thinking I would save a buck. Same size can and it does nto nearly provide as much coverage. The can specifically states it does nto have voids. I found huge voids in the locktite. Going back to great Stuff.

[@shack6111]

Open or Closed cell???

[@bryanutility9609]

Can 4” of lock tight support a person walking on it?

[@ThriftyGarage]

I would say Yes. Both are pretty firm. Loctite more so.

[@vashon100]

Does it matter if it is sprayed with can right side up or upside down? Thought someone said latter is better, keeping gas from escaping. But see both in vids.

[@jakemarlow8998]

Thanks for the short and sweet informative video!

[@ThriftyGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@sean8081a]

Does the loctite stay white? Great stuff turns brown over time...

[@MadTrollGaming]

How much more dense is the loctite? Is it very significant?

[@ThriftyGarage]

I believe the loctite simply has Monte consistent voids throughout.

[@fgsharp3863]

Should really have tested the great stuff gaps and cracks as that is a more apples to apples comparison with the loctite.

[@ThriftyGarage]

Interesting information... Good to know!

[@ME-hj1nz]

@@ThriftyGarage yea, the different types of great stuff have different densities.. down to the window and door filler that has minimal expansion and stays (flexible) cushy.. to accommodate for temp shifting in frames without putting pressure on the actual door or window jams. Good catch Sharp.

[@sylviagm]

Thanks! Good demonstration. I wanted to see it working. I have to go with the Loctite mostly because Great Stuff can't be used in closed spaces which is what I need. Hope it works to fill gaps under a toilet flange, between cast iron pipe and the concrete floor.

[@tedshaneyfelt2263]

Which works better for filling tires on yard equipment? Denser sounds better but I'd like to see if anyone actually tried. Which is less difficult to get off?

[@ThriftyGarage]

I’d guess Lock Tite but I have no working experience.

[@linvol20]

Is the loctite waterproof? Thanks

[@ThriftyGarage]

This is from their Product Overview: “Use to seal out air, moisture and pests in basements or crawlspaces, attic hatches and plumbing, HVAC or electrical penetrations.” I’m not sure I would trust it as a boat but perhaps it is fully waterproof.

[@CF-ew9qi]

Hi, maybe you could answer a question. I'm working on a project. I want to make a boat/kayak out of dense styrofoam. But I am having a problem finding the right glue that 1)adheres to styrofoam 2) waterproof. Would this either of these foam insulation products work for my project. Thank you.

[@ThriftyGarage]

I'd lean towards the Loctite but it's definitely worth buying a can or more for testing purposes.

[@stinkycheese804]

You're doin' it wrong. Styrofoam should only be the inner core (even better reinforced with plywood) and not providing any structural strength so no "good" glue bond is needed. Instead, the outer shell, say fiberglass, is a tight fit over it and adheres to itself. Don't do something foolish and make a craft destined to drown someone. There are far too many materials you can use, styrofoam is never meant to be the structural part of anything except a $3, child's toy airplane.

[@ME-hj1nz]

hey, actually I was looking to see if anyone has tested the adhesive strength.. I did quick test, nothing formal. a 2x2 foot piece of ply, and great stuffed it to a section of roof.. i'm getting I put about 45 lbs of lift on the board before I started hearing some give. I'm re-layering a roof on my trailer.. it was spray foamed years ago, but it's starting to leak.. So without great details, I'm using about 2.5 cans per 4x8 sheet of OSB, creating another layer on the roof, that I can tar paper/roll to make it leak proof.

[@ThriftyGarage]

Wouldn't hurt to throw a few screws in there to hold it together.

[@goldeneye2190]

The nozzle broke before start 🤕 now how can I start using it ? Never used before 🤔

[@tomfields3682]

Mine broke too (Loctite) after I applied my first app for a small project. Thought I had it fixed, but it foamed out before reaching the straw and made a huge less. Walked it straight over to the trash can and threw it in, where it belongs.

[@marcmacchiaverna5509]

Suggestion on what to use around an attic storage area where a side of the chimney comes through? And what sort of ventilation requirements do these products have?

[@ThriftyGarage]

My suggestion would be to read the label to see if it's applicable to your specific application. Good Luck!

[@stinkycheese804]

What if you don't do silly things and instead shingle and flash it properly? Roofing does not need spray foam.

[@marcmacchiaverna5509]

@@stinkycheese804 It sounds like misunderstood the question. I used spray foam, and it worked like a champ after sealing the brick. Ventillation was the real challenge, but I used a series of fans to channel the air out.

[@jessemclaughlin9680]

@@stinkycheese804 he's not talking about sealing his roof... dingbat.

[@PongGod]

Word to the wise... wear some old work or disposable gloves before using this stuff. If you get that crap on your hands, it's hard as hell to get it off.

[@Hawthornefae]

Acetone. My friend got it in her hair when we were insulating a crawlspace. We thought for sure she'd have to cut it, but I looked it up and acetone is the stuff. Got a cotton ball and soaked that part of her hair and was able to dissolve it and comb it out.

[@PongGod]

@@Hawthornefae Yes, acetone is the best solution if you do happen to get some on your skin. But far preferable to prevent that from happening in the first place!

[@ThriftyGarage]

@Hawthornefae Wow! That sounds not fun! Glad it cleaned up well. 👍

[@stinkycheese804]

@@Hawthornefae Acetone soaks right into your skin and destroys your liver. It is not a solvent to be used for cleaning skin!

[@stinkycheese804]

An old timer trick to use here is that you pre-dirty your hands with some goop that easily washes off. For example petroleum jelly or grease. Nothing will stick to your skin then and with that the underlayer, it comes off with hot detergent solution. Of course, wearing gloves is another great option, though on rough work, I do both (in case the glove breaks), coat my hands before putting on nitrile gloves.

[@12vLife]

I think this stuff will expand even more over the next 3 days. I'm building an 8x8 metal arched metal shed and looking to fill 2 inch space between my paneling and the metal exterior (Yeah I have no intention of ever taking it apart). In all I think I need to fill about Four 4x8 panels x 2 inches ( I think about 800 cubic inches). Possible with cans? How many?

[@ThriftyGarage]

I think there are alternative options that can be purchased which are designed for larger areas. Cans would work but maybe not the best application.

[@12vLife]

@@ThriftyGarage yeah I suspect very expensive and bulky options given such a small space and that it's on a offgrid remote property.

[@jessekingson8251]

Tite foam works good with fiberglass resin.. what about great stuff?

[@ThriftyGarage]

That’s a cool fact. I haven’t done much with resin so I don’t have any personal experience with either product and resin.

[@PETERJOHN101]

I wonder if Great Stuff would be better at sound proofing due to its more porous composition? I want to try this stuff on a wall clock that ticks too loudly, there is an open area around the gear box where the foam could provide an insulating buffer.

[@ThriftyGarage]

That’s an interesting question you have posed.

[@hollybartlett5114]

No it wouldn't. More insulating mass equals more soundproofing. -Caleb

[@stinkycheese804]

lol, you're going to screw this up. Wall clocks are replaceable inexpensively. However, while it is true that the Great stuff is intended to be less dense, what was shown in the video was a very poor example of that, merely pointing out voids aka air pockets because the application of the foam did not get into the recesses of prior foam. Regardless, wall clocks and replacement mechanisms are a dime a dozen. Before you foam it in there permanently, consider replacement., OR use the foam to make ear plugs lol...

[@ozzy5146]

You could also shoot some Great Stuff goop into your brain to block out the clock ticking.

[@DrWenChannel]

I have the same conclusion as well. I also found the Loctite TITE is less sticky than the Great Stuff (super sticky and difficult to clean if you got it on your hand)...

[@princedru7757]

You were better off glueing foam board together to fill that gap leaving a inch gap all around the perimeter and spray foaming the edge to seal the whole thing in there. It would’ve been a lot cheaper that way than going through 30 cans of spray foam

[@njsongwriter]

Is the Picture waterproof. I know Great Stuff is not.

[@jerrytate2868]

I love comparative product videos where the instructor hasn't even read the instructions for the products. Tite-Foam should be sprayed upside down. And this demonstration does NOT demonstrate its intended use, which is "gaps and cracks", like it says on the can.

[@ThriftyGarage]

It's inevitable that a good portion of consumers are going to use a product in a manner other than that intended.

[@stinkycheese804]

@@ThriftyGarage lol, that is a terrible defense. There are many products custom designed to do what they are intended for at the detriment of what they aren't intended for. Regardless, the video does provide a useful data point about them.

[@machughes3369]

People read instructions on a gaps and cracks can??? These people 🤣🤣😂😂 , I did learn to use the can upside down however I never thought myself dumb enough to read a gaps and cracks can 🥴

[@chestercallahan8856]

I'm the real gaps and cracks guy

[@someusername121]

Loctite is UV resistant, Great Stuff is not.

[@ThriftyGarage]

Interesting 🤔 Good to know!

[@jag8901]

Jesus were did you get your science and data gathering skills - it looks ...I think .....I do not how to turn the can upside down ! LOL - Let me guess ??

[@ThriftyGarage]

Science? I only know English.

[@machughes3369]

Why are people looking for science and data in gaps and cracks comparison video . .man these folks are laughable

[@ozzy5146]

why didn't you compare the "gaps and cracks" Great Stuff instead of the "big gap" Great stuff product? The loctite product is for "gaps and cracks."

[@ThriftyGarage]

This was used to fill a large void. Honestly what I needed was “big gap” for the Loctite brand. But no luck there.

[@machughes3369]

I think he wanted to compare big gaps with loctite is the reason why 😎

[@adm924s3]

Larger gaps are better as the air is the insulating factor not the foam :)

[@ashman0071]

loctiite barely made it out of 4 cans from Amazon and I couldn't get my money back so you have been warned

[@ThriftyGarage]

I wonder how old they were.

[@TomJerrysVlogs]

Is Loctite fire retardant?

[@ThriftyGarage]

No, neither of the expanding foams tested are Fire Block Rated.

[@daijoubu4529]

@@ThriftyGarage There's a fireblock orange version of great stuff

[@canonman223]

Are they both paintable?

[@ThriftyGarage]

I'm not positive. But if you cut them and paint they will loose their hard shell and they will be porous.

[@stinkycheese804]

@@ThriftyGarage That's fairly irrelevant since the porosity only goes in as far as those particular bubbles cut. I realize you meant having a smooth surface, but this is the ghetto kind of silly thing where just having the same color would be something. ;)

[@CF-ew9qi]

Thx

[@mileswatkins6472]

Is it waterproof

[@ThriftyGarage]

I don't believe so.

[@jaredroot829]

Wheres the real life application?

[@ThriftyGarage]

It's in a seperate video.

[@ccsmith2937]

Thanks 👍

[@ThriftyGarage]

Thanks for Watching!

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

What a hack job

[@machughes3369]

Yeah gaps and cracks is not a fine work of art sorry