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DIY & Home Improvement

jwirr

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4. I am a complete novice in this are but I have a walk-in closet that is on an outside wall. I am

Reply to Dover (Original post)

Wed Dec 28, 2011, 06:47 PM

Dec 2011

thinking of insolating it from the inside with that blue sheet insolation that looks like foam and is the size of sheet rock. Is this stuff safe if you leave it exposed? Can it be painted without harming the effect? What about if I want to put it under carpet on the floor?

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Dec. 15th Webcast - How make the right insulation choices [View all] Dover Dec 2011 OP

It was "disappeared". that's sad. I was looking forward to it. :/ nt LaydeeBug Dec 2011 #1

it's here, look at the video listings NMDemDist2 Dec 2011 #2

thanks. This link works, not the other. nt LaydeeBug Dec 2011 #3

I am a complete novice in this are but I have a walk-in closet that is on an outside wall. I am jwirr Dec 2011 #4

Most of that foam needs drywall or other fire retardant coverings.... Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2011 #5

OH. Thank you for that. jwirr Dec 2011 #6