Re: Bathroom Repairs - Help Needed Today If Possible

[Guest guest]

I don't know where you live, but check out this web site:

http://environmentaldepot.com/. This is a company in New York that specializes

in chemically safe construction materials. Now they also have a location in

Texas. You can call them to get more specific info.

Here is contact info from the website:

For the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States, contact:

Environmental Construction Outfitters of New York

901 E 134th St.

Bronx, NY 10454

T: 1.800.238.5008

F: 718.742.5140

E: info@...

NEW! For Southern States, contact:

Environmental Depot, Inc.

9914 Highway 290 West

Austin, Texas 78736

T: 512.288.6161

Toll Free: 877.258.6161

F: 512.288.6166

All products offered are available via mail order.

Saralee Rosen

homerose@...

----- Original Message -----

From: freshairseeker2

Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 2:37 AM

Subject: [] Bathroom Repairs - Help Needed Today If Possible

I am new to this site. I am having some repair work done in my one

and only bathroom, and I am very nervous that I won't be able to

tolerate the products. Can anyone tell me brand names for the

following products that I might be able to tolerate or give me any

hints about using them. If you can, please be specific about the

names, numbers, brands, and where I might be able to buy them if you

can.

The workman is going to take some ceramic tiles off the wall around

the faucets, put some fresh waterproof sheetrock in, put the tiles

back, and caulk.

1.Grout - He is planning on using portland cement, but I need to get

some without formaldehyde or other additives.

2.Liquid Nails - I don't even know what this is for, but I think he

can do the job without it. Comments would be appreciated though.

3.Caulk - He says I should use latex, because I became very sick when

I used G.E. Silicone I Window & Door 100% Silicone Rubber Sealant, P-

1326, Stock No. GE112A (sick for weeks), as well as G.E. Mildew-

Resistant Silicone II 100% Silicone Sealant, P-1287, Stock No.

GE5070. My biggest fear is the caulk.

4.Sheetrock - He wants to use dark blue sheetrock that is

waterproof. The waterproofing is what worries me, because I can't

tolerate any of it even on my clothes, but I don't know what this

waterproofing agent is. He says the sheetrock is made of lime and

paper only, with no chemicals or glue. He doesn't know anything

about multiple chemical sensitivities though.

5.-AFM Safetycoat 3 in 1 Adhesive - I bought this from NEEDS to use

on the back of some old plastic tiles that are falling off the wall

but not in the tub area, but I haven't tested it yet. Has anyone had

any experience with this product? It looks like it's not strong

enough for the ceramic tile though.

I have been terribly sick from mold in the past, but remediation in

my bsement literally saved my life, and I am much better.

I need to call him by about 8:00 p.m. EST tomorrow night, which is

Tuesdy, Nov 2. However, if you can't contact me by then, I would

appreciate information at a later time, because I may not be able to

do this if I can't tolerate the materials on Wednesday.

Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

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[Guest guest]

I don't know where you live, but check out this web site:

http://environmentaldepot.com/. This is a company in New York that specializes

in chemically safe construction materials. Now they also have a location in

Texas. You can call them to get more specific info.

Here is contact info from the website:

For the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States, contact:

Environmental Construction Outfitters of New York

901 E 134th St.

Bronx, NY 10454

T: 1.800.238.5008

F: 718.742.5140

E: info@...

NEW! For Southern States, contact:

Environmental Depot, Inc.

9914 Highway 290 West

Austin, Texas 78736

T: 512.288.6161

Toll Free: 877.258.6161

F: 512.288.6166

All products offered are available via mail order.

Saralee Rosen

homerose@...

----- Original Message -----

From: freshairseeker2

Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 2:37 AM

Subject: [] Bathroom Repairs - Help Needed Today If Possible

I am new to this site. I am having some repair work done in my one

and only bathroom, and I am very nervous that I won't be able to

tolerate the products. Can anyone tell me brand names for the

following products that I might be able to tolerate or give me any

hints about using them. If you can, please be specific about the

names, numbers, brands, and where I might be able to buy them if you

can.

The workman is going to take some ceramic tiles off the wall around

the faucets, put some fresh waterproof sheetrock in, put the tiles

back, and caulk.

1.Grout - He is planning on using portland cement, but I need to get

some without formaldehyde or other additives.

2.Liquid Nails - I don't even know what this is for, but I think he

can do the job without it. Comments would be appreciated though.

3.Caulk - He says I should use latex, because I became very sick when

I used G.E. Silicone I Window & Door 100% Silicone Rubber Sealant, P-

1326, Stock No. GE112A (sick for weeks), as well as G.E. Mildew-

Resistant Silicone II 100% Silicone Sealant, P-1287, Stock No.

GE5070. My biggest fear is the caulk.

4.Sheetrock - He wants to use dark blue sheetrock that is

waterproof. The waterproofing is what worries me, because I can't

tolerate any of it even on my clothes, but I don't know what this

waterproofing agent is. He says the sheetrock is made of lime and

paper only, with no chemicals or glue. He doesn't know anything

about multiple chemical sensitivities though.

5.-AFM Safetycoat 3 in 1 Adhesive - I bought this from NEEDS to use

on the back of some old plastic tiles that are falling off the wall

but not in the tub area, but I haven't tested it yet. Has anyone had

any experience with this product? It looks like it's not strong

enough for the ceramic tile though.

I have been terribly sick from mold in the past, but remediation in

my bsement literally saved my life, and I am much better.

I need to call him by about 8:00 p.m. EST tomorrow night, which is

Tuesdy, Nov 2. However, if you can't contact me by then, I would

appreciate information at a later time, because I may not be able to

do this if I can't tolerate the materials on Wednesday.

Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

FAIR USE NOTICE:

This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always been

specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material

available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political,

human rights, economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc.

We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as

provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17

U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to

those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information

for research and educational purposes. For more information go to:

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use copyrighted

material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use', you

must obtain permission from the copyright owner.

[Guest guest]

My firwt quewswtion is whats his hurry? If you have another bathroom to

use then he can wait and not pressure you.

>

> 1.Grout - He is planning on using portland cement, but I need to get

> some without formaldehyde or other additives.

AFM makes this

>

> 2.Liquid Nails - I don't even know what this is for, but I think he

> can do the job without it. Comments would be appreciated though.

>

No clue

> 3.Caulk - He says I should use latex, because I became very sick when

> I used G.E. Silicone I Window & Door 100% Silicone Rubber Sealant, P-

> 1326, Stock No. GE112A (sick for weeks), as well as G.E. Mildew-

> Resistant Silicone II 100% Silicone Sealant, P-1287, Stock No.

> GE5070. My biggest fear is the caulk.

>

THe smell eventually goes away but why risk it...I think AFM makes it.

> 4.Sheetrock - He wants to use dark blue sheetrock that is

> waterproof. The waterproofing is what worries me, because I can't

> tolerate any of it even on my clothes, but I don't know what this

> waterproofing agent is. He says the sheetrock is made of lime and

> paper only, with no chemicals or glue. He doesn't know anything

> about multiple chemical sensitivities though.

>

If you can get him to WAIT. Have them air out the sheetrook for a while.

Then MAKE him coat it with safe coat. AS I beleive the waterproofing is

on one side only. I dont know of ANY sheetrock that is not make with

formaldehyde as the glue being used. HE can always do this. Air out

regualr sheetrock. then coat it with safe coat to seal in the offgassing.

Then either cover it with the foil type wrapping (can't remember the name)

to mkake it *water proof*.

I made my contractor sign a form that if he didn't use safe products that

I approved of and I got sick I he acknowledged he was liable for any

medical situations that occurred becasue of his non compliance. Amazing

how fast he ourchased products taht I wanted.

> 5.-AFM Safetycoat 3 in 1 Adhesive - I bought this from NEEDS to use

> on the back of some old plastic tiles that are falling off the wall

> but not in the tub area, but I haven't tested it yet. Has anyone had

> any experience with this product? It looks like it's not strong

> enough for the ceramic tile though.

>

99.99999999999% of their stuff is made for chemcially sensitive people.

I would trust them over anything else.

www.afmsafecoat.com download their building supplies pdf file and let

him

find what he needs.

> I have been terribly sick from mold in the past, but remediation in

> my bsement literally saved my life, and I am much better.

>

> I need to call him by about 8:00 p.m. EST tomorrow night, which is

> Tuesdy, Nov 2. However, if you can't contact me by then, I would

> appreciate information at a later time, because I may not be able to

> do this if I can't tolerate the materials on Wednesday.

>

> Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> FAIR USE NOTICE:

>

> This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always

> been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such

> material available in our efforts to advance understanding of

> environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific,

> and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use'

> of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US

> Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the

> material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have

> expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for

> research and educational purposes. For more information go to:

> http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use

> copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go

> beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My firwt quewswtion is whats his hurry? If you have another bathroom to

use then he can wait and not pressure you.

>

> 1.Grout - He is planning on using portland cement, but I need to get

> some without formaldehyde or other additives.

AFM makes this

>

> 2.Liquid Nails - I don't even know what this is for, but I think he

> can do the job without it. Comments would be appreciated though.

>

No clue

> 3.Caulk - He says I should use latex, because I became very sick when

> I used G.E. Silicone I Window & Door 100% Silicone Rubber Sealant, P-

> 1326, Stock No. GE112A (sick for weeks), as well as G.E. Mildew-

> Resistant Silicone II 100% Silicone Sealant, P-1287, Stock No.

> GE5070. My biggest fear is the caulk.

>

THe smell eventually goes away but why risk it...I think AFM makes it.

> 4.Sheetrock - He wants to use dark blue sheetrock that is

> waterproof. The waterproofing is what worries me, because I can't

> tolerate any of it even on my clothes, but I don't know what this

> waterproofing agent is. He says the sheetrock is made of lime and

> paper only, with no chemicals or glue. He doesn't know anything

> about multiple chemical sensitivities though.

>

If you can get him to WAIT. Have them air out the sheetrook for a while.

Then MAKE him coat it with safe coat. AS I beleive the waterproofing is

on one side only. I dont know of ANY sheetrock that is not make with

formaldehyde as the glue being used. HE can always do this. Air out

regualr sheetrock. then coat it with safe coat to seal in the offgassing.

Then either cover it with the foil type wrapping (can't remember the name)

to mkake it *water proof*.

I made my contractor sign a form that if he didn't use safe products that

I approved of and I got sick I he acknowledged he was liable for any

medical situations that occurred becasue of his non compliance. Amazing

how fast he ourchased products taht I wanted.

> 5.-AFM Safetycoat 3 in 1 Adhesive - I bought this from NEEDS to use

> on the back of some old plastic tiles that are falling off the wall

> but not in the tub area, but I haven't tested it yet. Has anyone had

> any experience with this product? It looks like it's not strong

> enough for the ceramic tile though.

>

99.99999999999% of their stuff is made for chemcially sensitive people.

I would trust them over anything else.

www.afmsafecoat.com download their building supplies pdf file and let

him

find what he needs.

> I have been terribly sick from mold in the past, but remediation in

> my bsement literally saved my life, and I am much better.

>

> I need to call him by about 8:00 p.m. EST tomorrow night, which is

> Tuesdy, Nov 2. However, if you can't contact me by then, I would

> appreciate information at a later time, because I may not be able to

> do this if I can't tolerate the materials on Wednesday.

>

> Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> FAIR USE NOTICE:

>

> This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not always

> been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such

> material available in our efforts to advance understanding of

> environmental, political, human rights, economic, democracy, scientific,

> and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use'

> of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US

> Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the

> material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have

> expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for

> research and educational purposes. For more information go to:

> http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use

> copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go

> beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright owner.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Saralee,

Thanks so much for your reply. I did know about the NYC business,

and I have already talked to them. I am interested in getting other

opinions. It was very nice of you to reply.

fas

--- In , " Saralee Rosen " <homerose@c...>

wrote:

> I don't know where you live, but check out this web site:

http://environmentaldepot.com/. This is a company in New York that

specializes in chemically safe construction materials. Now they also

have a location in Texas. You can call them to get more specific info.

>

> Here is contact info from the website:

>

>

> For the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States, contact:

>

> Environmental Construction Outfitters of New York

> 901 E 134th St.

> Bronx, NY 10454

>

> T: 1.800.238.5008

> F: 718.742.5140

> E: info@e...

>

> NEW! For Southern States, contact:

>

> Environmental Depot, Inc.

> 9914 Highway 290 West

> Austin, Texas 78736

> T: 512.288.6161

> Toll Free: 877.258.6161

> F: 512.288.6166

>

> All products offered are available via mail order.

>

>

> Saralee Rosen

> homerose@c...

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: freshairseeker2

>

> Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 2:37 AM

> Subject: [] Bathroom Repairs - Help Needed Today If

Possible

>

>

>

>

> I am new to this site. I am having some repair work done in my

one

> and only bathroom, and I am very nervous that I won't be able to

> tolerate the products. Can anyone tell me brand names for the

> following products that I might be able to tolerate or give me

any

> hints about using them. If you can, please be specific about the

> names, numbers, brands, and where I might be able to buy them if

you

> can.

>

> The workman is going to take some ceramic tiles off the wall

around

> the faucets, put some fresh waterproof sheetrock in, put the

tiles

> back, and caulk.

>

> 1.Grout - He is planning on using portland cement, but I need to

get

> some without formaldehyde or other additives.

>

> 2.Liquid Nails - I don't even know what this is for, but I think

he

> can do the job without it. Comments would be appreciated though.

>

> 3.Caulk - He says I should use latex, because I became very sick

when

> I used G.E. Silicone I Window & Door 100% Silicone Rubber

Sealant, P-

> 1326, Stock No. GE112A (sick for weeks), as well as G.E. Mildew-

> Resistant Silicone II 100% Silicone Sealant, P-1287, Stock No.

> GE5070. My biggest fear is the caulk.

>

> 4.Sheetrock - He wants to use dark blue sheetrock that is

> waterproof. The waterproofing is what worries me, because I

can't

> tolerate any of it even on my clothes, but I don't know what this

> waterproofing agent is. He says the sheetrock is made of lime

and

> paper only, with no chemicals or glue. He doesn't know anything

> about multiple chemical sensitivities though.

>

> 5.-AFM Safetycoat 3 in 1 Adhesive - I bought this from NEEDS to

use

> on the back of some old plastic tiles that are falling off the

wall

> but not in the tub area, but I haven't tested it yet. Has anyone

had

> any experience with this product? It looks like it's not strong

> enough for the ceramic tile though.

>

> I have been terribly sick from mold in the past, but remediation

in

> my bsement literally saved my life, and I am much better.

>

> I need to call him by about 8:00 p.m. EST tomorrow night, which

is

> Tuesdy, Nov 2. However, if you can't contact me by then, I would

> appreciate information at a later time, because I may not be able

to

> do this if I can't tolerate the materials on Wednesday.

>

> Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> FAIR USE NOTICE:

>

> This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not

always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are

making such material available in our efforts to advance

understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic,

democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe

this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as

provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance

with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is

distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior

interest in receiving the included information for research and

educational purposes. For more information go to:

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use

copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go

beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright

owner.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Saralee,

Thanks so much for your reply. I did know about the NYC business,

and I have already talked to them. I am interested in getting other

opinions. It was very nice of you to reply.

fas

--- In , " Saralee Rosen " <homerose@c...>

wrote:

> I don't know where you live, but check out this web site:

http://environmentaldepot.com/. This is a company in New York that

specializes in chemically safe construction materials. Now they also

have a location in Texas. You can call them to get more specific info.

>

> Here is contact info from the website:

>

>

> For the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States, contact:

>

> Environmental Construction Outfitters of New York

> 901 E 134th St.

> Bronx, NY 10454

>

> T: 1.800.238.5008

> F: 718.742.5140

> E: info@e...

>

> NEW! For Southern States, contact:

>

> Environmental Depot, Inc.

> 9914 Highway 290 West

> Austin, Texas 78736

> T: 512.288.6161

> Toll Free: 877.258.6161

> F: 512.288.6166

>

> All products offered are available via mail order.

>

>

> Saralee Rosen

> homerose@c...

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: freshairseeker2

>

> Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 2:37 AM

> Subject: [] Bathroom Repairs - Help Needed Today If

Possible

>

>

>

>

> I am new to this site. I am having some repair work done in my

one

> and only bathroom, and I am very nervous that I won't be able to

> tolerate the products. Can anyone tell me brand names for the

> following products that I might be able to tolerate or give me

any

> hints about using them. If you can, please be specific about the

> names, numbers, brands, and where I might be able to buy them if

you

> can.

>

> The workman is going to take some ceramic tiles off the wall

around

> the faucets, put some fresh waterproof sheetrock in, put the

tiles

> back, and caulk.

>

> 1.Grout - He is planning on using portland cement, but I need to

get

> some without formaldehyde or other additives.

>

> 2.Liquid Nails - I don't even know what this is for, but I think

he

> can do the job without it. Comments would be appreciated though.

>

> 3.Caulk - He says I should use latex, because I became very sick

when

> I used G.E. Silicone I Window & Door 100% Silicone Rubber

Sealant, P-

> 1326, Stock No. GE112A (sick for weeks), as well as G.E. Mildew-

> Resistant Silicone II 100% Silicone Sealant, P-1287, Stock No.

> GE5070. My biggest fear is the caulk.

>

> 4.Sheetrock - He wants to use dark blue sheetrock that is

> waterproof. The waterproofing is what worries me, because I

can't

> tolerate any of it even on my clothes, but I don't know what this

> waterproofing agent is. He says the sheetrock is made of lime

and

> paper only, with no chemicals or glue. He doesn't know anything

> about multiple chemical sensitivities though.

>

> 5.-AFM Safetycoat 3 in 1 Adhesive - I bought this from NEEDS to

use

> on the back of some old plastic tiles that are falling off the

wall

> but not in the tub area, but I haven't tested it yet. Has anyone

had

> any experience with this product? It looks like it's not strong

> enough for the ceramic tile though.

>

> I have been terribly sick from mold in the past, but remediation

in

> my bsement literally saved my life, and I am much better.

>

> I need to call him by about 8:00 p.m. EST tomorrow night, which

is

> Tuesdy, Nov 2. However, if you can't contact me by then, I would

> appreciate information at a later time, because I may not be able

to

> do this if I can't tolerate the materials on Wednesday.

>

> Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> FAIR USE NOTICE:

>

> This site contains copyrighted material the use of which has not

always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are

making such material available in our efforts to advance

understanding of environmental, political, human rights, economic,

democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe

this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as

provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance

with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is

distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior

interest in receiving the included information for research and

educational purposes. For more information go to:

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml. If you wish to use

copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go

beyond 'fair use', you must obtain permission from the copyright

owner.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sheetrock which has been made water resistant, not waterproof, is still

sheetrock, with paper backing (not water resistent) and water resistant

paper front. There are better alternatives. Cement board, available at Home

Depot, Lowes, and most other building supply stores, is heavier and more

difficult to work with, but much better for holding heavy ceramic tile. It

has no paper to get moldy, and is much better for bathroom use. Another

alternative is a special wallboard from Georgia Pacific which has fiberglass

surfaces instead of paper. It is handled and finished exactly like paper

coated wall board, but is far more mold resistant than any paper coated

material. Check out the Georgia Pacific web site for details.

Solvents in silicone caulk may cause you problems, but if you can get out

of the house for a few days while this is being applied, silicone will last

far longer and give better moisture protection than latex caulk. Its only

drawback is that it will not hold paint should you not like the white color.

Gil

Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2004 07:37:15 -0000

From: " freshairseeker2 " <freshairseeker2@...>

Subject: Bathroom Repairs - Help Needed Today If Possible

I am new to this site. I am having some repair work done in my one

and only bathroom, and I am very nervous that I won't be able to

tolerate the products. Can anyone tell me brand names for the

following products that I might be able to tolerate or give me any

hints about using them. If you can, please be specific about the

names, numbers, brands, and where I might be able to buy them if you

can.

The workman is going to take some ceramic tiles off the wall around

the faucets, put some fresh waterproof sheetrock in, put the tiles

back, and caulk.

1.Grout - He is planning on using portland cement, but I need to get

some without formaldehyde or other additives.

2.Liquid Nails - I don't even know what this is for, but I think he

can do the job without it. Comments would be appreciated though.

3.Caulk - He says I should use latex, because I became very sick when

I used G.E. Silicone I Window & Door 100% Silicone Rubber Sealant, P-

1326, Stock No. GE112A (sick for weeks), as well as G.E. Mildew-

Resistant Silicone II 100% Silicone Sealant, P-1287, Stock No.

GE5070. My biggest fear is the caulk.

4.Sheetrock - He wants to use dark blue sheetrock that is

waterproof. The waterproofing is what worries me, because I can't

tolerate any of it even on my clothes, but I don't know what this

waterproofing agent is. He says the sheetrock is made of lime and

paper only, with no chemicals or glue. He doesn't know anything

about multiple chemical sensitivities though.

5.-AFM Safetycoat 3 in 1 Adhesive - I bought this from NEEDS to use

on the back of some old plastic tiles that are falling off the wall

but not in the tub area, but I haven't tested it yet. Has anyone had

any experience with this product? It looks like it's not strong

enough for the ceramic tile though.

I have been terribly sick from mold in the past, but remediation in

my bsement literally saved my life, and I am much better.

I need to call him by about 8:00 p.m. EST tomorrow night, which is

Tuesdy, Nov 2. However, if you can't contact me by then, I would

appreciate information at a later time, because I may not be able to

do this if I can't tolerate the materials on Wednesday.

Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

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Sheetrock which has been made water resistant, not waterproof, is still

sheetrock, with paper backing (not water resistent) and water resistant

paper front. There are better alternatives. Cement board, available at Home

Depot, Lowes, and most other building supply stores, is heavier and more

difficult to work with, but much better for holding heavy ceramic tile. It

has no paper to get moldy, and is much better for bathroom use. Another

alternative is a special wallboard from Georgia Pacific which has fiberglass

surfaces instead of paper. It is handled and finished exactly like paper

coated wall board, but is far more mold resistant than any paper coated

material. Check out the Georgia Pacific web site for details.

Solvents in silicone caulk may cause you problems, but if you can get out

of the house for a few days while this is being applied, silicone will last

far longer and give better moisture protection than latex caulk. Its only

drawback is that it will not hold paint should you not like the white color.

Gil

Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2004 07:37:15 -0000

From: " freshairseeker2 " <freshairseeker2@...>

Subject: Bathroom Repairs - Help Needed Today If Possible

I am new to this site. I am having some repair work done in my one

and only bathroom, and I am very nervous that I won't be able to

tolerate the products. Can anyone tell me brand names for the

following products that I might be able to tolerate or give me any

hints about using them. If you can, please be specific about the

names, numbers, brands, and where I might be able to buy them if you

can.

The workman is going to take some ceramic tiles off the wall around

the faucets, put some fresh waterproof sheetrock in, put the tiles

back, and caulk.

1.Grout - He is planning on using portland cement, but I need to get

some without formaldehyde or other additives.

2.Liquid Nails - I don't even know what this is for, but I think he

can do the job without it. Comments would be appreciated though.

3.Caulk - He says I should use latex, because I became very sick when

I used G.E. Silicone I Window & Door 100% Silicone Rubber Sealant, P-

1326, Stock No. GE112A (sick for weeks), as well as G.E. Mildew-

Resistant Silicone II 100% Silicone Sealant, P-1287, Stock No.

GE5070. My biggest fear is the caulk.

4.Sheetrock - He wants to use dark blue sheetrock that is

waterproof. The waterproofing is what worries me, because I can't

tolerate any of it even on my clothes, but I don't know what this

waterproofing agent is. He says the sheetrock is made of lime and

paper only, with no chemicals or glue. He doesn't know anything

about multiple chemical sensitivities though.

5.-AFM Safetycoat 3 in 1 Adhesive - I bought this from NEEDS to use

on the back of some old plastic tiles that are falling off the wall

but not in the tub area, but I haven't tested it yet. Has anyone had

any experience with this product? It looks like it's not strong

enough for the ceramic tile though.

I have been terribly sick from mold in the past, but remediation in

my bsement literally saved my life, and I am much better.

I need to call him by about 8:00 p.m. EST tomorrow night, which is

Tuesdy, Nov 2. However, if you can't contact me by then, I would

appreciate information at a later time, because I may not be able to

do this if I can't tolerate the materials on Wednesday.

Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

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Gil,

Thank you so much for your suggestions.

> Sheetrock which has been made water resistant, not waterproof, is

still

> sheetrock, with paper backing (not water resistent) and water

resistant

> paper front. There are better alternatives. Cement board, available

at Home

> Depot, Lowes, and most other building supply stores, is heavier and

more

> difficult to work with, but much better for holding heavy ceramic

tile. It

> has no paper to get moldy, and is much better for bathroom use.

Another

> alternative is a special wallboard from Georgia Pacific which has

fiberglass

> surfaces instead of paper. It is handled and finished exactly like

paper

> coated wall board, but is far more mold resistant than any paper

coated

> material. Check out the Georgia Pacific web site for details.

>

> Solvents in silicone caulk may cause you problems, but if you can

get out

> of the house for a few days while this is being applied, silicone

will last

> far longer and give better moisture protection than latex caulk.

Its only

> drawback is that it will not hold paint should you not like the

white color.

>

> Gil

>

> Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2004 07:37:15 -0000

> From: " freshairseeker2 " <freshairseeker2@y...>

> Subject: Bathroom Repairs - Help Needed Today If Possible

>

> I am new to this site. I am having some repair work done in my one

> and only bathroom, and I am very nervous that I won't be able to

> tolerate the products. Can anyone tell me brand names for the

> following products that I might be able to tolerate or give me any

> hints about using them. If you can, please be specific about the

> names, numbers, brands, and where I might be able to buy them if you

> can.

>

> The workman is going to take some ceramic tiles off the wall around

> the faucets, put some fresh waterproof sheetrock in, put the tiles

> back, and caulk.

>

> 1.Grout - He is planning on using portland cement, but I need to get

> some without formaldehyde or other additives.

>

> 2.Liquid Nails - I don't even know what this is for, but I think he

> can do the job without it. Comments would be appreciated though.

>

> 3.Caulk - He says I should use latex, because I became very sick

when

> I used G.E. Silicone I Window & Door 100% Silicone Rubber Sealant,

P-

> 1326, Stock No. GE112A (sick for weeks), as well as G.E. Mildew-

> Resistant Silicone II 100% Silicone Sealant, P-1287, Stock No.

> GE5070. My biggest fear is the caulk.

>

> 4.Sheetrock - He wants to use dark blue sheetrock that is

> waterproof. The waterproofing is what worries me, because I can't

> tolerate any of it even on my clothes, but I don't know what this

> waterproofing agent is. He says the sheetrock is made of lime and

> paper only, with no chemicals or glue. He doesn't know anything

> about multiple chemical sensitivities though.

>

> 5.-AFM Safetycoat 3 in 1 Adhesive - I bought this from NEEDS to use

> on the back of some old plastic tiles that are falling off the wall

> but not in the tub area, but I haven't tested it yet. Has anyone had

> any experience with this product? It looks like it's not strong

> enough for the ceramic tile though.

>

> I have been terribly sick from mold in the past, but remediation in

> my bsement literally saved my life, and I am much better.

>

> I need to call him by about 8:00 p.m. EST tomorrow night, which is

> Tuesdy, Nov 2. However, if you can't contact me by then, I would

> appreciate information at a later time, because I may not be able to

> do this if I can't tolerate the materials on Wednesday.

>

> Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

>

> _________________________________________________________________

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Gil,

Thank you so much for your suggestions.

> Sheetrock which has been made water resistant, not waterproof, is

still

> sheetrock, with paper backing (not water resistent) and water

resistant

> paper front. There are better alternatives. Cement board, available

at Home

> Depot, Lowes, and most other building supply stores, is heavier and

more

> difficult to work with, but much better for holding heavy ceramic

tile. It

> has no paper to get moldy, and is much better for bathroom use.

Another

> alternative is a special wallboard from Georgia Pacific which has

fiberglass

> surfaces instead of paper. It is handled and finished exactly like

paper

> coated wall board, but is far more mold resistant than any paper

coated

> material. Check out the Georgia Pacific web site for details.

>

> Solvents in silicone caulk may cause you problems, but if you can

get out

> of the house for a few days while this is being applied, silicone

will last

> far longer and give better moisture protection than latex caulk.

Its only

> drawback is that it will not hold paint should you not like the

white color.

>

> Gil

>

> Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2004 07:37:15 -0000

> From: " freshairseeker2 " <freshairseeker2@y...>

> Subject: Bathroom Repairs - Help Needed Today If Possible

>

> I am new to this site. I am having some repair work done in my one

> and only bathroom, and I am very nervous that I won't be able to

> tolerate the products. Can anyone tell me brand names for the

> following products that I might be able to tolerate or give me any

> hints about using them. If you can, please be specific about the

> names, numbers, brands, and where I might be able to buy them if you

> can.

>

> The workman is going to take some ceramic tiles off the wall around

> the faucets, put some fresh waterproof sheetrock in, put the tiles

> back, and caulk.

>

> 1.Grout - He is planning on using portland cement, but I need to get

> some without formaldehyde or other additives.

>

> 2.Liquid Nails - I don't even know what this is for, but I think he

> can do the job without it. Comments would be appreciated though.

>

> 3.Caulk - He says I should use latex, because I became very sick

when

> I used G.E. Silicone I Window & Door 100% Silicone Rubber Sealant,

P-

> 1326, Stock No. GE112A (sick for weeks), as well as G.E. Mildew-

> Resistant Silicone II 100% Silicone Sealant, P-1287, Stock No.

> GE5070. My biggest fear is the caulk.

>

> 4.Sheetrock - He wants to use dark blue sheetrock that is

> waterproof. The waterproofing is what worries me, because I can't

> tolerate any of it even on my clothes, but I don't know what this

> waterproofing agent is. He says the sheetrock is made of lime and

> paper only, with no chemicals or glue. He doesn't know anything

> about multiple chemical sensitivities though.

>

> 5.-AFM Safetycoat 3 in 1 Adhesive - I bought this from NEEDS to use

> on the back of some old plastic tiles that are falling off the wall

> but not in the tub area, but I haven't tested it yet. Has anyone had

> any experience with this product? It looks like it's not strong

> enough for the ceramic tile though.

>

> I have been terribly sick from mold in the past, but remediation in

> my bsement literally saved my life, and I am much better.

>

> I need to call him by about 8:00 p.m. EST tomorrow night, which is

> Tuesdy, Nov 2. However, if you can't contact me by then, I would

> appreciate information at a later time, because I may not be able to

> do this if I can't tolerate the materials on Wednesday.

>

> Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

>

> _________________________________________________________________

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