[Greenbuilding] A question regarding sealing in VOCs

[Jason Holstine]

If it¹s new and in decent shape, see if (not coincidental to our other
conversation) a reuse center around you (like Habitat Restore) will take it.
Or try to donate to a shelter, Salvation Army, local vets group, etc. You
can always donate the AFM sealers as well if you don¹t want to pass those
legacy chemicals. You may have to transport it‹some places have trucks but
many don¹t.  Or, google ³carpet recyling² near you to see if anyone will
take it, shred it and recycle it. That goes for the pad too.


On 2/26/12 1:50 PM, "Racheli Gai" <racheli at sonoracohousing.com> wrote:

> 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:
> 
>> Re: [Greenbuilding] A question regarding sealing in VOCs
>> 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 won¹t be exposed, their Safe Seal is a
>> greater sealer than the Hard Seal. But it remains sticky to the touch, thus
>> why it¹s 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
>> <x-msg://606/racheli@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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