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<FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>If it’s 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 don’t want to pass those legacy chemicals. You may have to transport it—some places have trucks but many don’t. Or, google “carpet recyling” near you to see if anyone will take it, shred it and recycle it. That goes for the pad too.<BR>
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On 2/26/12 1:50 PM, "Racheli Gai" <<a href="racheli@sonoracohousing.com">racheli@sonoracohousing.com</a>> wrote:<BR>
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</SPAN></FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>Thanks, Jason.<BR>
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They are planning to tear out the carpets. Any good use for that shit? (Actually, I shouldn't offend shit,<BR>
which can be composted, unlike this stuff...)<BR>
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Best,<BR>
Racheli.<BR>
On Feb 26, 2012, at 9:33 AM, Jason Holstine wrote:<BR>
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</SPAN></FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>Re: [Greenbuilding] A question regarding sealing in VOCs <BR>
AFM Safecoat. You can do a couple of combinations.<BR>
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One coat of their Transitional Primer and 2 coats paint (any color; flat, pearl, eggshell or semigloss sheens)<BR>
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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.<BR>
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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.<BR>
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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).<BR>
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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.<BR>
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On 2/26/12 10:23 AM, "Racheli Gai" <<a href="racheli@sonoracohousing.com">racheli@sonoracohousing.com</a> <x-msg:<a href="//606/racheli@sonoracohousing.com">//606/racheli@sonoracohousing.com</a>> > wrote:<BR>
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</SPAN></FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT SIZE="2"><FONT FACE="Consolas, Courier New, Courier"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:10pt'>Hi,<BR>
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?<BR>
Also, if anyone has recommendations for good sealers, please inform me... (my son and daughter in law are buying a house that stinks<BR>
of recent painting job, new carpets, etc. which they'd like to get rid of.)<BR>
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Thanks!<BR>
Racheli.<BR>
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