Insulation Job Site Efficiency: Wall Spray Finish an Entire Room
What is better?
- Spray the entire house, then go back to the beginning and respray the entire house to fix the problems? OR,
- Spray an entire room and then fix the problems in that room before moving on?
The title gives away our preferred approach. We believe that spraying an entire room, fixing problems, and not moving on before that room is finished is most efficient. One of the enemies of efficiency is a non-linear work practice. What we mean by “non-linear” when it is applied to wall spray is the practice of spraying random walls and moving through the house in a haphazard way. It may give the illusion of speed and progress, but it really isn’t efficient.
Here are a few reasons why we come to that conclusion:
- When you spray without finishing a room, you may have divots, material that falls out of the cavities, and tops that sag. If you move on to another room, you have to re-vacuum and re-clean the top plates and around windows. It can double your work.
- There is a good chance you will miss cavities. Working in a linear fashion will help ensure you fill every cavity.
- If you move to another room and need to return, you need to untangle your hose and spray hose as you move through the interior. THAT is a huge time-waster.
- If you need to fix divots and fall outs, you need to repeat the entire process. Spray, vacuum again and sweep off the top plates again. You double your work.
These are a few of the common problems with spraying in a haphazard fashion. Don’t race through the job, leaving problems behind. Finish a room at a time and you will find that your wall spray job will go faster.