Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever had a foam gun fail on you? It’s not just a massive mess—it can be a total costly disaster if you don't know why it’s happening. In this video, I look at why professional foam guns burst and how you can avoid a "foam-pocalypse" on your next job.
Whether you are a DIYer or a pro contractor, understanding the pressure and maintenance behind expanding foam guns is key. Today, I’m doing a deep dive into why my brand new foam gun failed, and what we can do to prevent this happening.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Why you need a professional foam gun
1:29 - When my foam gun burst
3:41- What went wrong?
6:44 - Final Top Tips
7:43 - What Foam should we use?
9:17 - Subscribe to me
If you’ve had a foam gun nightmare, tell me your story in the comments! And don't forget to Subscribe for more tool maintenance tips and "what went wrong" breakdowns.
I would be so grateful if you Joined my Channel:
- DIYte PATRON patreon.com/charlieDIYte for exclusive behind the scenes content and access to my Discord chat forum; or
- BUY ME A COFFEE bit.ly/3xuQ3zb if you fancy buying me a coffee to help me keep making this free content - you can also join my Discord here too, if you don't like Patreon :)
SUBSCRIBE - you can subscribe to my Channel here: bit.ly/3DEE2dI
TODAY'S TOOLKIT*:
- Perciva foam applicator gun geni.us/tcQUJ (Amazon)
- Draper foam nozzles geni.us/rZ0MP
- Soudal SWS Windows and Doors geni.us/NIQF (Amazon)
- Soudal foam gun cleaner geni.us/bFuHN (Amazon)
* The Amazon links above are affiliate links. It doesn't cost you anything to click on them but I do earn a small commission if you do.
And here's the legal bit I have to state: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
USEFUL LINKS
- Fixing Plasterboard with Expanding Foam bit.ly/4sNz4Fo
- Is Foam good for Skirting and Architraves bit.ly/3YLj4WE
- Why use an Expanding Foam Gun bit.ly/4jO3Hqa
LET'S CONNECT!
Charlie DIYte
-- patreon.com/charlieDIYte
-- Email: charliediyte@gmail.com
-- facebook.com/charliediyte
-- Web: charliediyte.co.uk
-- instagram.com/charliediyte
#foamgun #toolfail #expandingfoam
Ever had a foam gun fail on you? It’s not just a massive mess—it can be a total costly disaster if you don't know why it’s happening. In this video, I look at why professional foam guns burst and how you can avoid a "foam-pocalypse" on your next job.
Whether you are a DIYer or a pro contractor, understanding the pressure and maintenance behind expanding foam guns is key. Today, I’m doing a deep dive into why my brand new foam gun failed, and what we can do to prevent this happening.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Why you need a professional foam gun
1:29 - When my foam gun burst
3:41- What went wrong?
6:44 - Final Top Tips
7:43 - What Foam should we use?
9:17 - Subscribe to me
If you’ve had a foam gun nightmare, tell me your story in the comments! And don't forget to Subscribe for more tool maintenance tips and "what went wrong" breakdowns.
I would be so grateful if you Joined my Channel:
- DIYte PATRON patreon.com/charlieDIYte for exclusive behind the scenes content and access to my Discord chat forum; or
- BUY ME A COFFEE bit.ly/3xuQ3zb if you fancy buying me a coffee to help me keep making this free content - you can also join my Discord here too, if you don't like Patreon :)
SUBSCRIBE - you can subscribe to my Channel here: bit.ly/3DEE2dI
TODAY'S TOOLKIT*:
- Perciva foam applicator gun geni.us/tcQUJ (Amazon)
- Draper foam nozzles geni.us/rZ0MP
- Soudal SWS Windows and Doors geni.us/NIQF (Amazon)
- Soudal foam gun cleaner geni.us/bFuHN (Amazon)
* The Amazon links above are affiliate links. It doesn't cost you anything to click on them but I do earn a small commission if you do.
And here's the legal bit I have to state: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
USEFUL LINKS
- Fixing Plasterboard with Expanding Foam bit.ly/4sNz4Fo
- Is Foam good for Skirting and Architraves bit.ly/3YLj4WE
- Why use an Expanding Foam Gun bit.ly/4jO3Hqa
LET'S CONNECT!
Charlie DIYte
-- patreon.com/charlieDIYte
-- Email: charliediyte@gmail.com
-- facebook.com/charliediyte
-- Web: charliediyte.co.uk
-- instagram.com/charliediyte
#foamgun #toolfail #expandingfoam
