Question 1

I am thinking about getting new flooring. I need the top stiff enough that wheels from a wheelchair, office chairs wheels, walker wheels will not sink down making it harder to roll over. I would like cork underlayment under to make walking and standing easier on your joints. Could I put cork underlayment on any of the three flooring options listed below (if so, will you please tell me how thick the cork underlayment could be and the best density? Option 1) Marmoleum Click (engineered with backing of wood and cork). Option 2) Marmoleum Sheet (glue down, no hard backing) Option 3) Marmoleum Tile (glue down, no hard backing)Also, which one would be the best for wet areas such as the kitchen and bathroom? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 2

We are remodeling our 1966 house and need flooring in the kitchen, bathroom and bar area. We want to maintain the mid-mod style of the house. I like the pictures I see of Marmoleum, but we do not have the time for do it yourself. Can you recommend an installer? And how does this flooring compare in cost to vinyl or linoleum flooring? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 3

I have several questions about Marmoleum click tile on floors:1. Which one is easier to install: 12x36 or 12x12?2. What chemicals are used in the finish applied on the top of the tile for protection?3. Does this flooring initially emit any chemical odor?4. What vapor barrier do you recommend for a cement floor (2nd-floor condo). Do I need padding? What are the most eco-friendly materials sold by you?5. Is it possible to use wool felt or EarthWeave wool under carpet pad under click on Marmoleum?6. How much does installation cost per sq. ft? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 4

I am interested in painting the interior of my house with AFM Safecoat Paint.1)Can your company color-match colors that I've already picked out from Valspar Paint?2)How many coats of paint will I need of the AFM SafeCoat to cover very pale pink existing paint?3)Do I need primer?4)How about to cover a darker peach/orange color?5)Can any professional painter apply AFM SafeCoat?6)How many gallons of AFM SafeCoat Paint should I order per square feet?7)Is the AFM SafeCoat Paint odor-free?8)Does AFM SafeCoat Paint have any biocides added to it?9)What are it's ingredients?10)Do chemically sensitive people do well with AFM SafeCoat Paint?11) What low-tox caulk would you recommend? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 5

I am interested in painting the interior of my house with AFM Safecoat Paint.1)Can your company color-match colors that I've already picked out from Valspar Paint?2)How many coats of paint will I need of the AFM SafeCoat to cover very pale pink existing paint?3)Do I need primer?4)How about to cover a darker peach/orange color?5)Can any professional painter apply AFM SafeCoat?6)How many gallons of AFM SafeCoat Paint should I order per square feet?7)Is the AFM SafeCoat Paint odor-free?8)Does AFM SafeCoat Paint have any biocides added to it?9)What are it's ingredients?10)Do chemically sensitive people do well with AFM SafeCoat Paint?11) What low-tox caulk would you recommend? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 6

I'm considering using Paperstone for a bathroom counter and need to be certain that it will not be outgassing formaldehyde at any time. I'd appreciate any information you may provide about this? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago | Countertops

Question 7

What would you recommend to seal cedar wood on a child's outdoor playhouse? I want to keep the natural color of the cedar. A couple spots have faded sitting outside for a couple months, not sure if we should use a clear or a color that would match the cedar (if available). View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 8

I'm working on a kitchen table I built out of reclaimed hickory and am looking for a food-safe product to seal and finish the top. Ideally we wouldn't stain the wood as we like the color, just something clear to seal and protect it. What would you recommend? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 9

We want to install the Marmoleum Composition Tile - MCT (glue-down tile) in our kitchen/dining & bath. Is this product recommended, or not recommended, for bathroom application? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 10

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 11

We're working on a bathroom and would like to buy some mastic to glue tiles to the floor and walls, as well as a sealant for natural stone that will be installed on the floor. Which products do you recommend for mastic and a sealant? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 12

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 13

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 14

Can you tell me what to use to block in VOCs on conventionally made new cabinets? They are ivory colored and want to make sure we put the correct sealer on. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 15

I need a non-toxic stain and sealer for the brick floors in my house. The floors are made from the same brick that is on the outside walls of my house. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 16

I painted some pine furniture with AFM Safecoat paint. Would you recommend AFM acrylic or AFM Polyureseal as a final coat? Any advantage to one vs the other? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 17

My husband and I recently nailed a grid of wood two-by-fours on our bedroom wall (pine, unfinished, plenty of knotholes). I was going to paint the wall with the grids of wood nailed to it a dark color, however a professional painter told me I need to prime the boards with an oil based primer so that the knotholes don't keep bleeding through.Do you have a Safecoat that the painters can use over the white oil-based primer that can later be painted with latex paint? I want to seal in some of the oil primer's VOCs because I am six months pregnant. Then, I wanted to paint the wall a color of my choice. What would you recommend? I don't want knotholes bleeding through, but I am very concerned about the fumes. View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 18

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 19

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 20

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 21

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

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 22

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 23

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

Asked 10 ´years ago | SAMPLE - Forbo Marmoleum Composition Sheet (MCS), Lemon Zest

Question 24

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 25

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 26

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 27

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 28

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

Asked 10 ´years ago | Sustainable Flooring

Question 29

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 30

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 31

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 32

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 33

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? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 34

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 35

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 36

I am interested in a Marmoleum Click floor. How much I will need? How much overage should I order? If I order more flooring after the initial order, will the colors vary? If I order too much, can I return the extra? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 37

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 38

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 39

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 40

What is the whitest Marmoleum Click Flooring color you have? Barbados is a cream color and was hoping you had something closer to white. View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 41

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 42

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 43

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 44

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 45

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 46

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 47

We like the Marmoleum, but it doesn't seem like you have a real white color (or very light gray)? For a black and white pattern. View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 48

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 49

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 50

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

Asked 10 ´years ago

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