Bathroom Repairs - Help Needed Today If Possible

November 2, 2004

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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