That’s honestly reassuring to hear I’m not the only one who’s had a foam disaster. I tried filling a weird gap above my laundry room window last year and it looked like a marshmallow exploded. Totally agree about the low-expansion stuff—costs a bit more but way less drama. And yeah, gloves are a must. Once it’s on your hands, it’s there for days... Ask me how I know.
I get the appeal of low-expansion foam, but honestly, I’ve had mixed results with it—especially in older houses where the gaps are anything but uniform. Sometimes it just doesn’t fill as completely as I’d like, and I end up going back over it. Ever tried the backer rod trick? I stuff that into the bigger gaps first, then use a minimal amount of foam. Cuts down on waste and the marshmallow mess, plus it’s way easier to control.
On the gloves thing, yeah, they’re a pain but totally necessary. One time I thought I could “just be careful” and ended up scrubbing my hands raw for three days. Not worth it.
Curious if anyone’s had luck with those foam gun applicators? I keep seeing them recommended, but I’m not sure if they’re actually less messy or just another gadget to clean.