[Greenbuilding] A question regarding sealing in VOCs

[Racheli Gai]

Thanks, Jason.

They are planning to tear out the carpets.  Any good use for that shit? (Actually, I shouldn't offend shit,
which can be composted, unlike this stuff...)

Best,
Racheli.
On Feb 26, 2012, at 9:33 AM, Jason Holstine wrote:

> AFM Safecoat. You can do a couple of combinations.
> 
> One coat of their Transitional Primer and 2 coats paint (any color; flat, pearl, eggshell or semigloss sheens)
> 
> If the offgas/odor is especially bothersome, you can first do a coat of their Hard Seal (which is a clear gloss sealer specifically to seal in offgassing; good for plywoods and surfaces that will remain exposed), then a coat of Transitional Primer and 2 coats paint.  Each coat adds more sealing capability.
> 
> They have a trifecta for handling carpet: Shampoo, Lock-in and Carpet Sealer...to wash out loose contaminants, seal in junk from the backing and adhesives, and seal in from the carpet fibers.
> 
> For particleboards and surfaces that won’t be exposed, their Safe Seal is a greater sealer than the Hard Seal. But it remains sticky to the touch, thus why it’s best when not exposed (behind a wall, under a cabinet, etc).
> 
> And their polyurethane (Polyureseal BP) is a great wood finish but also the best sealer. So in order from good to best: Hard Seal – Safe Seal – Polyureseal.
> 
> 
> 
> On 2/26/12 10:23 AM, "Racheli Gai" <racheli at sonoracohousing.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hi,
>> Are there wall paints that seal in VOCs of previous paints, or is it necessary to first apply a sealant, and then to paint over it?
>> Also, if anyone has recommendations for good sealers, please inform me...  (my son and daughter in law are buying a house that stinks
>> of recent painting job, new carpets, etc. which they'd like to get rid of.)
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> Racheli.
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