We used to install spray foam insulation for both residential and industrial settings and have seen may instances where companies like a restaurant or bar would spray foam then paint black to blend in with rest of ceiling and not be seen.
Painted spray foam ceiling.
How to paint foam insulation.
Yes you are absolutely able to spray foam insulate then paint it.
Like other building and construction materials spray foam insulation can be combustible under certain extreme conditions.
It is a fairly simple process we will explain below.
How to paint spray foam insulation.
Spray painting your ceilings using a paint spray gun can be even faster and easier once you know the right procedure and techniques.
Spray foam is at least 5 years old so its finished off gassing if that is a consideration.
When painting foam insulation it is best to wait about 24 hours after it has been installed before painting it.
If you are only painting the ceiling mask off the upper walls to avoid drips and runs.
There are some paint products and coatings specifically designed for spray foam insulation but here again the best approach is a professional approach someone with the experience and expertise to do the job right.
You can use the same basic methods on the ceiling as painting the shining walls just like the walls move to the sections of the ceiling slowly.
Spray painting the ceilings.
Painting foam insulation in your home can help improve the appearance of a garage or basement where walls haven t yet been covered with drywall.
The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather and exposing them to the critic.
Another high r option would be to use foil faced polyiso insulation which could be installed from above or below.
The foam boards would need to be cut and fitted in place and well sealed at all joints with spray foam.