The window and door foam is supposed to put less pressure on the structure so i m hoping that means it won t deform the cooler too bad.
Spray foam insulation cooler lid.
The lid is far smaller so be careful not to overfill.
Insulating round cooler lid wth spray foam.
I want to drill holes in the bottom and maybe sides to fill it with great stuff window and door spray foam.
As i said the premise behind our insulated cooler is to do as much as we can to keep the cold in and the heat out and in this case that means insulating the small cooler lid.
Any way for 12 in foam and risking a 20 cooler it might be worth it.
Apply to most any cooler lid.
Trim off any excess foam flush with the surface using a utility knife or your trusty randall.
Brand new can shaken thoroughly when you spray the foam in it it seems to be shooting in.
It will dry in an hour.
Follow the same procedure for the lid.
Simply attach the applicator and pull the trigger on the.
Using spray foam products spray insulation is sticky so wear rubber gloves a long sleeved shirt and eye protection.
Individual spray foam cans come with a straw like applicator.
The round ones specifically though.
Before i do that i want.
Start date oct 17.
Screw the lid back on the cooler.
I have a 750ml can of expanding polyurethane foam which i thought of spraying into the cavity.
An inside lining an air cavity the outside case and of course a lid and handle.
Update i want to take a moment to blanket answer a lot of questions and comments i ve been receiving regarding this project.
Or if you don t use them consider filling them up with spray foam or memory foam one that stays full and unopened.
I would like to improve the insulation.
I have just bought a plastic cooler box.
Compared with solids and liquids air is a poor conductor of heat.
You can work on this step while letting caulk dry.
After leaving the foam to fully cure overnight sometimes up to 24 hours use a sharp knife to trim flush any excess that has squeezed out of the holes.
You ll need a lot less foam than you did for the walls of the cooler.
Use appropriate insulation tools and accessories such as drop cloths and ladder protectors where necessary.
Allow to sit overnight so the foam can harden.
First i tried drilling several holes the size of the spray foam tube around the side of the lid.
In addition if the lid of your cooler features cup holders consider putting a plug made of insulating material like styrofoam at the bottom of them.
The cooler will be a bit heavier but in addition to providing better insulation the foam adds structural support and you ll find that your cooler will last longer.
Insulate small cooler lid.