Unusual Uses for Pipe Insulation

Whether you’ve over-ordered on pipe insulation or looking for an unusual DIY or craft idea, check out these unusual uses for pipe insulation.

As a Gap Buffer

Always losing your socks down the side of the washing machine or coins by the car seat? Pipe insulation makes an excellent gap blocker. You can easily squeeze it into place where it will re-expand to fill the gap. To make more of the insulation, cut it in half horizontally and push it into place with the curved side outwards.

Baby Proofing

Baby-Proofing is expensive for new parents as they welcome a new arrival into their home. You can save yourself a significant amount of money by using surplus pipe protection, which is soft and foamy, to cover edges and corners. In fact, because you can cut a horizontal line in the insulation and affix it without glue or fasteners, it can be easily removed, making it a good option for grandparents as well.

Use it as a Wreath Base

Pipe insulation makes a perfect base for a wreath. Simply curve into a circle, attach with duct tape, and cover it in fabric. Due to the nature of the foam, it’s then really easy to pin flowers and leaves onto the base.

Protecting Pipes

Pipe insulation doesn’t just insulate them from extreme temperatures, but also protects pipes from damage. For larger outdoor pipes, you can consider pipe protectors from suppliers such as //www.meterbox.co.uk/pipe-protectors.

From super practical solutions to decorative crafts, there are plenty of ways to make use of your surplus pipe insulation.