Questions tagged [voc]
Volatile Organic Compounds(VOC). Used to indicate chemicals that emit strong odors. Most commonly used in conjunction with [paint], but can apply to some [cleaning] products as well.
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Identifying VOC sources
I have been racking my brain and searching google to try and figure out the source of the VOCs in my house. I've discovered a few, but they don't quite make sense to me and I'm still confused as to ...
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Applying PerfectPrimer overlay then epoxy over VOC tile instead of abating/replacing
I found this question on the site but was looking for some more details. I am hoping someone can tell me a little more about the experience with the PerfectPrimer overlay as this was recommended to me ...
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Should I use MDF or plywood behind my wooden burner?
I want to mount a cast iron wooden burner like in the image close to the wall (a double wall with the neighbours, not an outer wall), at about 25-35 cm distance. The exhaust pipe runs vertically.
I ...
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Can you remove foul paint in new construction to bare drywall?
I have an art studio built in the back half of my garage that has been unusable ever since we painted. We built new, with drywall, the building is roughly 6 years new. We finally installed the drywall ...
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Does VOC-free paint require VOC-free undercoat?
I have been asked to paint a room with a paint that has no or low VOCs (volatile organic compounds) such as the Dulux Ecosure paints.
I was originally planning to use a plain white paint as the first ...
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How can we prepare a nicotine stained room for painting without dangerous chemicals?
We need something that will completely cover up nicotine stains. The previous owner smoked in the house for probably 30-40 years before we bought it. The walls in the living room are severely stained. ...
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VOC and drying speed
My landlord will soon replace inside doors with new ones that he'll have covered with some varnish. I told him I'm concerned about VOC (I remembered using a high VOC paint on inside door in some ...
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