Which side of Forbo is finished for fabrication? View answer
Asked 2 ´years ago
I have 4 areas that need to be tested. Do I need 4 kits? View answer
Asked 3 ´years ago
Can I draw on paper with this underneath? View answer
Asked 2 ´years ago
what's best method to cut ...is sharp utility knife the way? View answer
Asked 6 ´years ago
Installation instructions? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago
Im considering applying this to 2x6 pine t&g flooring. It's for a new build. I'm hoping to coat all sides with 1 coat, install, and then protect with floor protection (cardboard builders board) to help mitigate any potential damage during the rest of the construction. After all construction is finished I would sand the floor and reapply oil/wax. Does this seem like an appropriate approach? If so, how long would you say I need to wait between applying the first coat prior to install and covering with builder board (to avoid any issues with curing under builder board). Thanks for your help! View answer
Asked 1 ´year ago
I used Safecoat Naturals clear penetrating oil to seal my new deck about five years ago. I'd like to reseal it - and I (foolishly) never sealed the underside. What is the best way to prepare the wood for reapplication? Do I have to sand, or can i use a power washer and a cleaning product such as Defy? View answer
Asked 1 ´year ago
Can this be used on butcher block countertop? View answer
Asked 1 ´year ago
Is your eco safe polyurethane sealant food safe? View answer
Asked 1 ´year ago
How many ounces are in the sample? View answer
Asked 1 ´year ago
Does this work well on Travertine? Is it PFAS free? View answer
Asked 1 ´year ago
Can this be used as a finish over wood stain on oak furniture? View answer
Asked 1 ´year ago
I inherited an old house with damaged cork tile with lots of cat urine (smelly). Some of the cork tiles are ruined, soaked with urine. To add to the problem, a lot of the cats are still here; most behave, but a few don't (they are indoor cats, I plan to rehome them soon). Enzymatic odor removers work well (should work...forever? - things like Angry Orange, Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator). Can I use the Enzymatic odor remover, then apply AFM SafeCoat Polyureseal BP or other AFM sealing product (please advise which) to seal the old cork tile, and then put your waterproof cork (floating) over it. I don't want to lay your waterproof cork flooring and then smell urine. Please advise? -Beverly View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago
I am sampling one AC vent in my home. The vent grills have what appears to be dark mold on them. I would like to take a sample from the surface of the grills (visual mold) and also attach the petri dish to the same vent. Can I put the surface mold on 1/2 the petri dish and leave the other half empty when I attach the petri dish to the AC vent. If I need to use 2 tests, one for the air flow coming out of the AC vent (attach to the AC vent) and one for the surface mold, is it ok to swipe the surface of both the grills and the inner wall of the same AC vent. I didn't know if I need 2 test kits for sampling the AC grills and the vent wall on the inside of the AC grills. It is black with suspected mold growth too, unless it is just dust. View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago
Dry chemistry components do not breakdown completely. Following Instructions Mixed components in 65 degree shop after having set for several days in 60 degree plus space. Added liquid together with exterior gloss acrylic paint. Stirred liquids for several minutes. Added dry components gradually while mixing, continued mixing. Mixed for 10 minutes and found the mix grainy as though there was sand in mix. Let mix set for 20 minutes and remixed, I mixed with drill driven mixer for 15 minutes more. Still grainy. Applied to deck and rails. Result was rough sandpaper finish. Disappointed. Rails too rough to rest bare arms on and deck too rough for kids to want to run and play on. I've used three kits and results all the same. What's wrong? View answer
Asked 7 ´years ago
I have a Hot Dipped Galvanized Metal dog kennel, can I apply two AFM Safecoat products to, a base coat of AFM SafeCoat, MetalCoat Metal Primer (as a base-layer) with 2 top-coats of AFM SafeCoat, All Purpose Exterior Satin, Custom Color Paint? I know AFM SafeCoat Transitional Primer works with the All Purpose Exterior Satin, though I wonder if MetalCoat is better for this? The kennels going to be revamped as a catio & kept outside throughout the seasons; with a very free-draining mixed-aggregate/Geocell ground grid & stone-flagger topped patio with a Corten steel border to serve as base pedestal. Would this be the combo I need to ensure that the kennel can have extra layers of materials life and will resist the elements year round? View answer
Asked 2 ´years ago
If properly formulated paint is "pigmented" with Barium Sulfide NOT Titanium Oxide it will reflect high energy infrared light, like snow which is white reflecting nearly all the light that hits it. See the youtube "Tech Ingredients" where a professor makes Barium Sulfide paint and demonstrates that it will stay cool even in the sun, if properly shielded from low energy ambient infrared will cool below ambient temps. Do you guys know if "Cool Coat" paint works like this? This may be like this but just on a Macro scale, where Barium Sulfide forms microscopic balls that do the reflecting. Are these glass balls all different sizes? because they would need to be to be more effectively layered into a dense layer to allow for proper reflection. View answer
Asked 3 ´years ago
Hello, I have one of these boards but recently found out the resin that was used is phenolic formaldehyde. Just the mention of anything formaldehyde gave me a scare so I searched the web for answers. The internet being like it is I found plenty of "organic mom" blogs saying the use of these boards is basically equivalent to poisoning your entire family. So I was very surprised to see you guys selling them. I am a customer of your paints and sealants and I trust you, so seeing this makes me feel better - but perhaps you can explain what makes these boards safe and nontoxic for food prep. I understand urea formaldehyde is the bad guy but why is the phenol variety ok? Is it possible it could leach into food during use? View answer
Asked 3 ´years ago
We plan to install floating cork flooring over cement slab at grade. A moisture barrier like Moisture Block is needed as our real-life experience of moisture migrates from the ground up, through cement. We also want QuietWalk: it's insulative, cushioning & moisture wicking. The cork floor manufacturer's installation pdf says don't install the floor over an underlayment more than 1/8" (0.125) thick. QuietWalk is .13" thick (.05" too thick). Plus .006" thick Moisture Block would exceed max allowable thickness by .056. I saw in another Q&A using both may be overkill, but I feel we need both. I'm confused about exceeding the manufacturer's allowed underlayment thickness. Can you clear up any confusion and can I use both underlayments together? View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago
I lost my home in the N. California Valley wildfire, 7 months ago. I purchased a new home and I can't be on the deck during the day, because heat from the sun reactivates the oil-based stain on the deck, making me ill. I've chemical allergies, especially to oil-based stains (triggering Asthma). I've stripped some of the oil off (using citrus-based natural stripper - SafeStrip) and need to cover the deck with a barrier to reduce outgassing of the oil-based stain residuals, protect the wood, not outgas after it cures. Would Deck Revive and PermaBond create a barrier to block the residual oils from reactivating when heated by the high noon sun? Do you have any suggestion on ways of stripping oil-based stain not using toxic chemicals? View answer
Asked 10 ´years ago
The wall-to-wall carpet and padding in our lower-level living area developed a musty smell shortly after receiving six inches of rain within two hours. The carpet and pad were removed and discarded. The base floor is untreated concrete slab and we found no visual sign of mold, mildew or water entry on concrete slab or carpet/pad. Cleaning the floor with soap and water and running multiple dehumidifiers for 2 weeks eliminated the odor. We then applied Concrobium mold control (to be safe). We'd like to seal the concrete to prevent moisture vapor from migrating through the concrete in the future. The folks at AFM recommended using MexeSeal for this purpose. As you carry both MexeSeal and Green Building Supply Sealer. Which product do we use? View answer
Asked 7 ´years ago
Looking at the PermaBond/DeckRevive combo to fix weathered front step and back porch (100+ year-old house). Paint on the wooden railings is flaking / deck boards are chipping heavily.1. The instructions say you mix both products with a gallon of paint. If I use both PermaBond & DeckRevive, do you mix PermaBond with paint, or just Deck Revive as that's the final coat?2. Can I use stain instead of a paint? I'll paint the railing white, but I'd rather stain/seal the floor boards.3. Will I need to use another sealer after these two are applied?4. Do you have a product that can repair rotten wood? I've used epoxies (toxic?) before. Instead of replacing the rotten wood, I wondered if there were small job alternatives (like railings/window sills) View answer
Asked 7 ´years ago
What is the length of the wool underlayment roll? View answer
Asked 9 ´months ago | GBS 100% Wool Underlayment
What is the width of a roll of GBS 100% Wool Underlayment? View answer
Asked 9 ´months ago | GBS 100% Wool Underlayment
