The Soudal Genius Gun Gap Filling Expanding Foam is an all-purpose, fast-curing solution designed for homeowners and professionals seeking to efficiently seal and insulate gaps. Its primary benefit lies in the innovative Genius Gun applicator, offering precise control and reusability for up to six weeks. Users should ensure surfaces are clean and prepped for optimal adhesion and curing.
Genius Gun Applicator: Provides accurate trigger control for easy, one-handed application and allows for reuse of the can for up to 6 weeks after opening.
High Expansion Rate: Expands up to 35 times its original volume, making it highly effective for filling large holes, gaps, and joints.
Versatile Adhesion: Adheres reliably to all common building materials, suitable for a wide range of projects.
Post-Cure Finish: Once fully cured, the foam can be easily cut, sanded, plastered, and painted to seamlessly integrate with surrounding surfaces.
Insulation & Soundproofing: Acts as an excellent barrier against sound and heat, ideal for sealing around pipes, windows, doors, and for general sound dampening.
Stable & Durable: Offers minimal shrinkage or post-expansion after curing, ensuring a very stable and long-lasting seal.
Eco-Friendly Formula: Formulated to be HCFC and CFC free, contributing to a more environmentally conscious choice.
Fast Curing: Achieves full cure in approximately 1/2 hour, allowing for quick progression to subsequent project stages.
Precise Application: Genius Gun ensures controlled dispensing, reducing waste and mess.
Reusable: Can be used intermittently for up to 6 weeks, making it cost-effective for multiple small jobs.
Fast Curing Time: Dries quickly, speeding up project completion.
High Filling Capacity: Significant expansion fills large voids efficiently.
Finish Versatility: Can be easily modified (cut, sanded, painted) after curing.
Effective Insulation: Excellent for thermal and acoustic sealing.
Expansion Management: Requires careful application to prevent overfilling due to significant expansion.
Surface Preparation Critical: Optimal performance relies on clean, possibly moistened surfaces.
Curing Sensitivity: Proper temperature and humidity are necessary for full and even cure.
Clean-up for Reusability: Applicator nozzle must be cleaned immediately after use for successful reuse.
Precise Application: Genius Gun ensures controlled dispensing, reducing waste and mess.
Reusable: Can be used intermittently for up to 6 weeks, making it cost-effective for multiple small jobs.
Fast Curing Time: Dries quickly, speeding up project completion.
High Filling Capacity: Significant expansion fills large voids efficiently.
Finish Versatility: Can be easily modified (cut, sanded, painted) after curing.
Effective Insulation: Excellent for thermal and acoustic sealing.
Expansion Management: Requires careful application to prevent overfilling due to significant expansion.
Surface Preparation Critical: Optimal performance relies on clean, possibly moistened surfaces.
Curing Sensitivity: Proper temperature and humidity are necessary for full and even cure.
Clean-up for Reusability: Applicator nozzle must be cleaned immediately after use for successful reuse.
The Soudal Genius Gun Expanding Foam excels in scenarios requiring reliable gap filling, insulation, and soundproofing. Its rapid 1/2 hour cure time means less waiting, allowing you to quickly move on to cutting, sanding, or painting.
Real-world applications include:
Sealing around window and door frames: Prevent drafts, improve energy efficiency, and reduce noise intrusion.
Insulating pipes: Protect against heat loss or gain and dampen pipe-related noises.
Filling voids in masonry: Ideal for closing gaps in brickwork, concrete, or stone where pests might enter or energy might escape.
Soundproofing: Use in partition walls, around electrical boxes, or behind plasterboard to enhance acoustic comfort.
General construction: Fills irregularly shaped holes or gaps where traditional fillers are impractical.
Thanks to its minimal shrinkage and post-expansion, once set, the foam maintains its volume and integrity, providing a stable and durable seal. Its ability to adhere to common building materials like concrete, wood, metal, and plastic makes it a versatile tool for almost any sealing or insulating task, both indoors and outdoors.
Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, free of dust, grease, and loose particles. For best results and to aid curing, lightly dampen dry surfaces with water.
Shake Well: Vigorously shake the can for at least 20 seconds before use to ensure proper mixing of contents.
Attach Applicator: The Genius Gun applicator is pre-attached. Simply pull the trigger mechanism back to prepare for use.
Application: Hold the can upside down during application. Apply foam sparingly, as it will expand significantly (up to 35 times its original volume) to fill the gap. Fill gaps to approximately 1/3 of their depth.
Curing: The foam will be tack-free in minutes and fully cured in about 1/2 hour. Allow sufficient time before cutting or finishing.
The foam adheres effectively to all common building materials, including concrete, brick, stone, wood, metal, and most plastics. Always test on an inconspicuous area if unsure about specific material compatibility.
Reusability: For reuse, immediately after application, ensure the nozzle is free of excess foam. For prolonged reuse (up to 6 weeks), ensure the nozzle is clean and the can is stored upright in a cool, dry place.
Post-Cure Finishing: Once fully cured, excess foam can be cut away with a sharp knife. The cured foam can then be sanded smooth, plastered over, or painted to match surrounding surfaces.
Cleanup: Fresh, uncured foam can be removed with a dedicated foam cleaner or acetone. Cured foam must be removed mechanically.