How to Insulate a Barbecue Grill

Published: Oct 28, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Coat the inside surface of the barbecue grill lid with strips of adhesive thermal insulating tape. Overlap each strip of tape by 1 inch over the last for full coverage.

Step 2

Measure all the exterior panels of the barbecue grill that can be covered. Draw shapes of the barbecue panels, with dimensions that are 1 inch larger in every direction than the panels, onto a thermal insulating blanket. Cut out the shapes.

Step 3

Assemble the panel sections so the seams are overlapping by a 1/2 inch. Use the thermal tape to secure the overlapped seams from both sides. Cut exhaust or vent holes to line up with any that you do not want blocked.

Advertisement

Step 4

Slide the custom-fitted thermal cover onto the barbecue once the grill has reached a desirable temperature. Lift the cover off and set it aside when you are tending to the food.

Jeffrey Brian Airman

Jeffrey Brian Airman is a writer, musician and food blogger. A 15-year veteran of the restaurant industry, Airman has used his experience to cover food, restaurants, cooking and do-it-yourself projects. Airman also studied nursing at San…

Sponsored
HomeSteady Logo

HomeSteady is the ultimate guide for all your household needs, from cleaning and HVAC to electrical, DIY and maintenance.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.