Painting Waterproof Foam Board

A wax sealant can then be applied to protect the.

Painting waterproof foam board.

For new construction use rigid boards to insulate slabs and the outside of foundation walls. For a basement remodeling project consider insulating basement walls with foam board. Allow the coat to dry for four hours. Foam coat step 1 spread a thin layer of foam coating on the surface of the styrofoam with a paintbrush.

Attach the tongue and groove insulation boards to the concrete wall with adhesive. Pour your paint onto a paper plate or scrap piece of paper to easily dip your brush. To attach the insulation you can use screws with large washers a special adhesive made for adhering foam board insulation or for smaller pieces you can seal them in with caulk or spray foam. Spray paint does not leave streaks when applied and you have just as many color options with spray paint as you do with other paints.

Use a premade kit for this type of project. Dip your foam brush in the poured paint. Make sure to wear a face mask while doing this since the particles can be inhaled. When painting foam insulation it is important to remember to prime the surface to seal the foam.

Take the foam brush and dip it into the paint gathering a small amount on your brush. Foam board insulation is easy to cut with a circular saw with a masonry blade or scored with a utility knife and snapped like you would drywall. If you have a choice use spray paint over brush applied paint. Pour small amounts of paint onto the plate at first you can always add more if necessary.

Step 1 sand along the edges of the foam to create a smooth finish.