Question 1

I am looking for a Safecoat stain to do a piece of furniture in cherry and they don't have cherry color. What do you think would work for that? View answer

Answer posted 7 years ago

Question 2

Where can I buy your environmentally-responsible Marmoleum cleaning products and wax? Have the products or ingredients been tested on animals? View answer

Answer posted 7 years ago

Question 3

I am trying to decide on whether to purchase Volcanic Ash in the 12-inch click or the 12-inch glue-down tile. I know the price difference is key, but which one is more durable? It will be installed in a kitchen. Spills will happen, however I noted that it said to clean up spills before 30 minutes had passed...so I just wanted to check before I made my decision. View answer

Answer posted 7 years ago

Question 4

I need to stain joists that I will be using to rebuild part of my deck. The boards are pressure-treated 6X10s that have been cut into four-foot lengths. All the info I can find online about preparing lumber so that stain will adhere to it recommends toxic products. Everything I read says that if you don't prepare the boards the stain won't adhere. That is a particular problem since I live at 9,000 feet in Colorado where we have bitter, snowy winters. Is there something you have that I can use to prepare pressure-treated boards for staining that does not contain toxic chemicals? View answer

Answer posted 7 years ago

Question 5

I'm interested in receiving samples of your products. Is this possible? I have a microcement company in Miami, and we use sealers and polyurethane as the finishing coats for all of our projects. Please advise what would be the best recommended product from your product line up. View answer

Answer posted 7 years ago

Question 6

Do you sell a product to paint existing bathroom tile? I know there are products that are not eco-friendly, but would prefer something with less toxicity. View answer

Answer posted 7 years ago

Question 7

I'm looking for a water based polyacrylic to cover a wood measuring stick I created for my daughter. I have acrylic paint pens for marking her age, so polyacrylic would be perfect for protecting it but also being able to paint over in the future. However, I'm having a hard time finding a VOC-free version. Do you have a product that will match this need? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 8

I am interested in your Marmoleum countertop material for a kitchen sink countertop area. The sink area is approximately 18 sq. ft. Would this product be shipped as 2 sheets of 9 sq. ft (1 square yard) or one large sheet of the size I need? Also, how can you trim this material? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago | SAMPLE - Forbo Marmoleum Composition Sheet (MCS), Lemon Zest

Question 9

I need to do some touch up painting. Can I use this over other paint and how do I go about matching the color? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 10

Would this paint be used to paint over a tiled floor in a shower stall? Or possibly over a enamel painted floor? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 11

I see that Mythic Paint is no longer producing, and that you have a limited supply for colors. I was wondering if you would be able to match my color from a different brand: Valspar Encounter 4008-7B. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 12

I am planning on ordering the USFloors Natural Cork, Ebro. Are there coordinating transition strips/molding? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 13

Is SafeCoat suitable for painting a kitchen floor? I have a small kitchen with uneven floors--old fir with a Varathane finish that is now worn, nasty and ugly. The floor is so broken up and the space is small so I don't want to go through the expense of re-flooring with wood--just want color and a clean look. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 14

Can you recommend one of the paints you stock for hardwood floors? We're opting for paint rather than stain/varnish due to pet damage. Planning to sand down first. Would the Eco's furniture paintable be durable enough? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 15

My dad has fabricated a hunting cabin using an existing metal building. The interior has been enclosed in plywood on ceilings and walls, insulated with roll-out insulation in between the metal walls and plywood. We used caulking and glue to seal in all the spaces and cracks. The building seems to be off-gassing, and it actually made him sick a few days after he stayed in it last year. I want to seal it before he comes back in November. I talked to an ecoadvisor, was recommended the HardSeal since we are not planning on painting, keeping the natural, rustic look. The cabin is 440 sq ft, how many gallons will I need to cover with one coat? I will need to coat the ceilings too, basically the whole interior. I plan on using a sprayer. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 16

I noticed one of the other odor sealers on your site said not to use it over oil-based polyurethane, but the Acrylacq description didn't say that specifically. Does the Acrylacq work well over oil-based polyurethanes? I am chemically sensitive and would love to be able to buy 'normal' finish furniture and just put a coat of this over the top! View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 17

I'm looking at the product SafeCoat Hard Seal to cover up cat urine. The previous owner of my home had a cat and I'm looking for a way to cover the smell. How well does this product cover up cat urine that's on a concrete subfloor? Can this product be used on a concrete subfloor? Is there a better product that you are aware of that would do this?" View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 18

I have three samples from you for a Marmoleum vanity I want to build. (2 ft by 5 ft). What kind of glue do I need? How big a sheet (two colors: Asian Tiger and Real) do I order? 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. Is there a guide to use for us do-it-yourself-ers for how to make this bathroom vanity? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 19

I just received a PVC-covered therapy table for my daughter and it's off-gassing horribly. We need the therapy table and will be able to use it with a sealant. Would HardSeal work on flexible vinyl? If not, what would you recommend? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 20

I'm building a log cabin and need help in selecting stains to test for the outside of the logs. The logs will be treated with borate, but need protection from the sun and rain. I'm extremely chemically sensitive, and any products containing natural rubber latex (AKA latex) would not be an option. Suggestions? Naturally I want a product that will hold up as long as possible, but it's most important that it is relatively inert and doesn't cause any reactions for me. I'll be testing before application for my tolerance, since even I don't know what I will react to half of the time, I understand that you have no control over what might or might not work and how my body might react. What offers the best performance for the chemically sensitive? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 21

Is the MP Global Moisture Block what you recommend for under cork flooring on concrete? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 22

Do you recommend any waterproofing paint that can be applied to the inside of a raised garden bed made of two layers of concrete block? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 23

I used the Exterior Whey Stain on a raw wood window box (and will do another one as soon as I receive the next quart). Should I oil them again with this same stuff next year, or any time in the future? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 24

According to your website, the SafeCoat Polyureseal BP cannot be applied over oil-based polyurethanes or oil-based products. Does this include oil-based stain, such as Minwax? Wood Finish? 250 VOC Compliant, a penetrating oil-based wood stain? If so, are there stains that you would recommend instead? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 25

I have a table tennis table. I think the table top is made of MDF board. I would like to seal the bottom side of the table-top to reduce off-gas. However, the bottom side is painted with some low-quality paint already. Can I still use safe-seal? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 26

I'm looking to paint a bathroom cabinet and a piece of furniture, but I am having trouble deciding between the ECOS brand and AFM Safe Coat. Which one is best if I'm going for the most eco-friendly, non-toxic option? Are they comparable or does one stand out? I read somewhere that the ECOS contains mildewcides and AFM does not, but I don't know if this is accurate. Do you know or can you confirm that this is the case? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 27

We have a garage that we've converted to a cabin for my father. We put up chipboard walls and ceiling. He is chemical sensitive to the off-gassing. Would applying AFM Safe Seal to the already-installed boards solve the problem? We would only be treating one side of the boards. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 28

I am looking for the best options for a finish on a painted pine wood floor. There will be a few layers of paint on the floor (likely a no VOC water based paint, followed by a milk paint or some such) and I need something that will create a durable surface that shoes and high heels won't mar. Suggestions? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 29

I know that Kahrs is listed as an eco flooring but I noticed that some of the Kahrs products have to be oiled after installation. Is this a low VOC oil provided by Kahrs? I just wonder if I am defeating my green choice by then having to oil the floors after installation. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 30

Do you sell a ZERO VOC non toxic paint that is suitable for floors as a top coat? I want to paint over old hardwood. I have a latex primer zero VOC but need a durable top coat that is zero VOC. Do you have a recommendation? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 31

Was listening to Dr Pompa about toxins, and he mentioned a carbon product that you sell to suck up toxic odors. We camp in a renovated airstream that has a bit of an odor. I was wondering if you still sell the product. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 32

I'm wondering if you are an open showroom and if you sell Rubio Monocoat in your store?? Would be coming from Des Moines, but don't want to make the trip if you don't have it in stock. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 33

What would you recommend to seal cork tile floors? I'm looking at the polyurethane non-toxic sealer and wasn't sure between gloss or satin. Is there a general recommendation? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 34

I plan on installing USFloors Expressions Hand Scraped Spice with Quiet Walk. I have a concrete slab floor, house was built in 1982. Do I need to seal it with a sealer, or only if the Calcium Chloride test shows moisture? If you recommend a sealer, then which one of yours should I purchase? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 35

I wondered if you could recommend a sealer for a wood picnic table for children? Want clear. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 36

How long do your grout sealers off gas VOCs. Weeks, Months, years, forever? I really want a 0 VOC grout sealer, but I noticed that your sealer has 70 VOCs. When will these VOCs finish off-gassing? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 37

I am interested in knowing which of your products would be best to finish some art projects that use old decaying wood. I'm looking for a way to seal the wood without altering the look and texture too much. Perhaps a more matte than gloss product. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 38

Please let me know the best available non-toxic ceramic tile adhesive. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 39

Can I use the AFM SafeCoat 3-in-1 adhesive to install porcelain tile on concrete? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 40

I was wondering if you could ask AFM about whether Safeseal on plywood sheathing would stop water vapor from being able to pass from the inside of the house to the outside. I'm wondering if I am going to cause walls not to be able to dry to the outside because of this product. In a nutshell, does Safeseal affect the permeability of the plywood to allow water vapor to pass through? I'm reasoning if it stops off gassing of formaldehyde (gas) that it will also stop water vapor (gas) also. Is my reasoning faulty? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 41

I noticed you did not mention porcelain tile in the uses, would this work for installing porcelain tile on concrete? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 42

I am installing T&G Douglas Fir flooring in a small (200 sq ft) hermitage. The cabin is located in an organic garden so I certainly want to use an environmentally friendly product. The cabin will not get a lot of foot traffic (200 sq ft doesn't allow for a lot of feet). I am trying to keep the cost down. Which of your products would you recommend? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 43

I recently purchased SafeCoat wood stain and am very happy with it! However, when I went to apply the SafeCoat Polyureseal BP (satin finish) to the dining room table I have stained, on reading the directions it said that I HAD to use 1 or 2 coats of glossy finish Polyureseal first if I wanted to get a matte finish? Do I really need to order a glossy quart now, as well, in order to achieve a matte finish? What happens if I just use 2 to 3 coats of the satin finish? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 44

Can your product be used over styrene insulation? Or should I put a 1/4-in plywood over it and then seal the plywood? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 45

I am wanting to use the bamboo product but have a farm sink and will need to cut into the product for the farm sink. Is the middle of the bamboo sheet solid? How do I seal it? Thank you. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 46

Do you have a paint that would be suitable for using on ceramic tiles around a fireplace? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 47

We are looking to buy Marmoleum in white. I see pictures of floors that look white, but can't seem to find greenguard certified or non-toxic no VOC options. Do you have floors that are white? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago | SAMPLE - Forbo Marmoleum Composition Sheet (MCS), Lemon Zest

Question 48

Is there a large-format tile, similar to the newer large-format porcelain? Or could the sheets be scored to mimic the look? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 49

I am interested in sealing my mudroom floor which is made of unfinished bricks. I was wondering if your penetrating sealer would be an appropriate product: http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Paints-Coatings-Concrete-Masonry-Sealers/Green-Building-Supply-Penetrating-Concrete-Sealer The description mentions mostly exterior applications, so I wanted to double check regarding interior floor use. Also, would it be appropriate to use on a stoop directly outside of the mudroom door? View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

Question 50

I want to order the Rubio Oil Plus 2 part and I found this link: http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Paints-Coatings-Wood-Stains-Sealers/Rubio-Oil-Plus-2C-Part-A. I am not clear if I order this product if it comes with Part B or 2 or do I need to order that separately. Please advise. View answer

Answer posted 9 years ago

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