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Question: Will this work for Earth Weave McKinley carpet?
Answer: Stixx carpet seaming tape is an ultra low-odor iron-on adhesive tape that bonds carpet together without smelling up your home. This 4" universal seam tape works on all wool or synthetic carpet. McKinley is a wool carpet.
Question: Is this VOC free???
Answer: Under the Specs section, it states, " VOC Content 0 Grams/Liter ".
Question: Can I order it ?I am living in Vancouver BC Canada
Answer: If you would like to order to ship to Canada, you will have to call in your order.?� We can ship things to Canada only that we stock and it can't be large things (flooring etc).?� If you are looking for a few gallons or something that we stock that won't require freight, we can certainly send it to you FedEx.?� Whomever you speak with on the phone will be able to get your rate once they have all your information.?� You may call 641-323-6111 to speak to an ecoadvisor.
Question: Can this be used under a glue down floor?
Answer: It is not meant to be used under glue down. Instead, use our MP Global, QuietWalk Plus - without Antimicrobials.
Question: Location n Bend Oregon?
Answer: If you are asking who sells it there, we do not know. But you may certainly order it from us online to have delivered to you!
Question: how much time before applying material together?
Answer: Per the installation instructions https://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/c... , " . The adhesive should be allowed to develop body before placing the material into the adhesive, but DO NOT ALLOW THE ADHESIVE TO DRY. The material MUST always be placed into wet adhesive androlled immediately. The material must also remain in contact with the adhesive while the adhesive is drying and curing. In order to ensure continuous contact of the material and the adhesive, the natural "roll curl" at the end of each cut should be relaxed, or massaged, both before and during the installation process, to remove the tension caused by being rolled. Adequate relaxing should enable the material to remain in contact with the adhesive. "
Question: Can this be used under marmoleum?
Answer: Yes under Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc Seal panels or squares only. It cannot be used under the Marmoleum glue down tiles or sheet goods.
Question: is forbo adhesive L910W GOOD FOR FORBO TACBOARD ?
Answer: This is specially formulated for all Marmoleum sheet and bulletin board being applied on walls or countertops.
Question: Does L910W adhere to brushed aluminum as a substrate?
Answer: Forbo does not suggest it.
Question: Is this good to use over asbestos tiles?
Answer: While this can be used over Asbestos tile, it's best to seal the tile first to prevent any exposure to the dust. We offer a product called Dynoflex that can be applied first over the top of the tile. Once dried, this underlayment or our QuietWalk Plus underlayment can be used.
Question: Will this work for laminate to be applied to plywood carpentry like cupboards and cabinets?
Answer: This product is specially formulated solely for all Marmoleum sheet and bulletin board being applied on walls or countertops. We can't speak to whether it would work on non-Marmoleum applications. If you provide more details we may have a product recommendation for you.
Question: Can this be used under real (non-engineered) hardwood floors?
Answer: Kahrs Combo can be used under any floor made by Kahrs, as well as most floating bamboo or engineered hardwood floors, and is ideal for use over hydronic radiant floor heating systems. It is best for you to reach out to the manufacturer of your floor and see what they recommend.
Question: I need the L910W shipped but it is winter now so what if the glue freezes?
Answer: We have Forbo ship it for us and they try to ship it so it keeps moving and gets to you without a weekend stop over in the shipper warehouse with hopes of it not freezing. But there are no guarantees in winter.
Question: Can it be installed on a concrete slab?
Answer: Per the Specs section at the bottom of the page, "Use On Material Concrete, Wood: Subfloors ". And in the product verbiage, "Like most good underlayment, Kahrs Combo helps to smooth out any slight imperfections in a concrete or wooden subfloor. ".
Question: This product is very sticky! Do you have any good tips for cleanup? Thanks
Answer: Sticky is a good quality to have with adhesives.The technical sheet which we have posted on the downloads section of the product detail page says:"Remove fresh adhesive residue immediately with a clean white cloth. Dried adhesive can be removed with a clean white cloth and a properly diluted solution of Forbo neutral pH cleaner [or with Mineral Spirits]. The area must then be rinsed with clean, cool water to remove all residue from the floor."https://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/c...
Question: Can this be used to install quartz countertops?
Answer: This item is created for Forbo Marmoleum, therefore we cannot recommend this for use on Quartz. A construction Adhesive that we could suggest for installing countertops is called M-1.
Question: Howdy! When installing this which side goes up? Blue or White?
Answer: Blue side faces upward, white side goes on the ground.
Question: Is the Universal Carpet Seam tape appropriate to join together 2 rolls of the 6 foot wide wool carpet padding for under my 13.5 foot wide heavy Persian area rug? I will also need the tape to piece together the leftovers of the rug for the remaining 1.5 foot width of the rug. Thank you
Answer: This product was designed to seal seams of carpet and requires a professional to apply correctly. It is not made for carpet padding.To keep wool carpet pad together, you can sew the pieces together with needle and thread or tape them together on the underside with duct tape. Depending on the size of your rug, you may not need anything if you have furniture holding the rug down.
Question: Does this have any anti mildew or biocide treatments added?
Answer: We checked in with Kahrs on this one. The Eco+ Underlayment has an antimicrobial treatment called Ultra-fresh, but it does not contain Microban. Please see the link below for more details.https://ultra-fresh.com/antimicrobial... you are interested in an underlayment without antimicrobials, check out QuietWalk Plus.
Question: If you don't use Kahrs branded underlayment does it nullify Kahrs warranty?
Answer: We have confirmed with the President of Kahrs, you can use either the Kahrs Combo Underlayment or the QuietWalk Plus from MP Global as an underlayment and they will continue to honor the warranty.
Question: Is this tape White?
Answer: No. It is as shown, a tan color.
Question: Can I use this to seal the edges of cut carpet, essentially folding it back over to enclose the carpet edge then iron on?
Answer: This seam tape is absolutely not meant for that.
Question: Does it work on concrete floors?
Answer: Stixx carpet seaming tape is an iron-on adhesive tape that bonds carpet together. This seam tape works on all wool or synthetic carpet with backing made of jute, actionBac, Mohawks UPS and Unibond Flex. It is meant to stick directly to the carpet being adhered.
Question: Can this product be used as an adhesive for Formica?
Answer: No it can not. You really need to use a true contact adhesive for Formica of which we do not sell.
Question: What type of material is this underlayment made from?
Answer: The Combo System is two pieces of 6mil plastic, one side clear and one side blue, with Styrofoam beading in the center. It has no odor, is zero VOC and provides a vapor barrier and underlayment all in one product. This is the product recommended by Kahrs for all of their flooring. An alternative is our QuietWalk Plus which provides a better way for moisture to migrate into the air instead of being trapped underneath. It is also zero voc and non-toxic and has a better sound rating too. It is made especially for our customers without antimicrobials.
Question: Can this product be used to tape down a rug on carpeting?
Answer: No. We do not have any product that will do that. The Stixx Universal Carpet seam tape is a heat activated adhesive tape used to join the edges of carpet together. It is applied underneath the carpet when the carpet is installed.
Question: I have a home in Central OR (low relative humidity but cold winters) and want to install a floating click floor. What would be the best underlayment? This looks good, but so does Global MP quietwalk and also the other underlayment you offer with vapor barrier attached. How do I decide?
Answer: The QuietWalk Plus is our top pick of underlayments. It is our best performing underlayment with built-in sound and vapor barrier and is made especially for Green Building Supply with no antimicrobials. It provides a patented system of moisture protection reducing mold and mildew, smooths out little subfloor imperfections, quiets impact sound and floor-to-ceiling noise and increases R-value to help keep floors warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Question: Does this have to dry before anything will stick?
Answer: The product instructions state : "The adhesive should be allowed to develop body before placing the material into the adhesive, but DO NOT ALLOW THE ADHESIVE TO DRY. The material MUST always be placed into wet adhesive and rolled immediately. The material must also remain in contact with the adhesive while the adhesive is drying and curing." You may read this and all other specifications in the product specs. https://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/c...
Question: Hello! What are the R-values of the Kahrs Combo Underlayment and of the MP Global Moisture Block? Thanks.
Answer: Kahrs Combo Underlayment R=.39MP Global Moisture Block = 0MP Global QuietWalk + = .58
Question: Am I right in thinking this will not work with cork and wood?
Answer: Correct. It is specially formulated only for all Marmoleum sheet and bulletin board being applied on walls or countertops. For wood, DriTac 7500 Eco-Urethane is a professional grade non-toxic adhesive for most types hardwood or bamboo flooring. It cannot be used as an adhesive for vinyl or cork or carpet or vertical surfaces/walls. For cork, DriTac 5500 PowerBond is a professional grade non-toxic pressure-sensitive adhesive for interior applications of most resilient flooring, including: cork tile, cork underlayment, vinyl tile, VCT, fiberglass reinforced vinyl sheet, luxury vinyl tile and plank, vinyl stair treads, carpet tile, rubber and foam underlayment. It is not for hardwood or bamboo flooring or vertical surfaces/walls.
Question: I have three samples from you for a Marmoleum vanity I want to build. (2 ft by 5 ft). <br>What kind of glue do I need?<br>How big a sheet (two colors: Asian Tiger and Real) do I order?<br>Can I make the trim on the edge of the vanity out of the Marmoleum, or should I forget that idea? it's only going to be about 1/2 wide and I want rounded corners.<br>Is there a guide to use for us do-it-yourself-ers for how to make this bathroom vanity?
Answer: Sounds like you have a fun project lined up!
Glue: Forbo L910w Wall Adhesive
How big a sheet to order: All Marmoleum sheet comes in 79-in wide, as you'll see in the specs on the Vivace page for the Aisan Tiger. You would just need to figure your template in accordance with that measurement. You may order any length that equals a full square yard.
Making the trim on the edge of the vanity out of the Marmoleum:
You could, but then you would still have two raw edges where the two come together. Most people use the old fashioned metal edging, or make some sort of wooden edge to finish it off.
Is there a guide to use for us do-it-yourself-ers for how to make this bathroom vanity?
You would need to decide what size you want the vanity to be, and then create a template on paper or cardboard first. That's how most of the contractors do it. They create a template from a drawing, then lay it on the Marmoleum product and cut it out.
