Off-Gassing

[Che]

Carpet And Adhesive

adhesives are included in the test

[Peter Kodner]

Che said Carpet And Adhesive adhesives are included in the test

Although the info is good and all here should know where to find it, the thread was about carpet off gassing. Further, carpet and adhesives are tested separately, not as a combined unit.

[mike sliwinski]

If I pre-cut this polyester ( tufted cut pile ) apartment carpet a day or two before, it will off gas enough of the fumes, in the shop, to keep me head ache free for the drive, but if I cut and pick-up the same day, my head becomes numb on either side with-in minutes, even with the windows open. Not a good way to start your day, this stuff is the complete opposite of Green ! Help !!

~Mike

[Che]

Ok thanks Peter

Peter Kodner said Although the info is good and all here should know where to find it, the thread was about carpet off gassing. Further, carpet and adhesives are tested separately, not as a combined unit.

[FlooringGirl]

mike sliwinski said If I pre-cut this polyester ( tufted cut pile ) apartment carpet a day or two before, it will off gas enough of the fumes, in the shop, to keep me head ache free for the drive, but if I cut and pick-up the same day, my head becomes numb on either side with-in minutes, even with the windows open. Not a good way to start your day, this stuff is the complete opposite of Green ! Help !! ~Mike

You're that sensitive to certain carpets and still lay it for a living? That really amazes me!

Tia

[mike sliwinski]

FlooringGirl said You're that sensitive to certain carpets and still lay it for a living? That really amazes me! Tia

Hi Tia and thanks for stating the obvious, sometimes the answer is so close it can bite you or kiss you ! I need Trust and less Fear to make a change and this trade has a hold on me, so I stay, for now.------ Maybe a Bus driver Massage therapist ( Women only ) or Juggling instructor Stay Tuned !

On a busy week I'll install three days, then bind, repair or measure on the other two, it's all I know, it's in the blood ! Maybe Literally it provides me with purpose, so I cope with the sensitivity.

~Mike

[FlooringGirl]

mike sliwinski said Hi Tia and thanks for stating the obvious, sometimes the answer is so close it can bite you or kiss you ! I need Trust and less Fear to make a change and this trade has a hold on me, so I stay, for now.------ Maybe a Bus driver Massage therapist ( Women only ) or Juggling instructor Stay Tuned ! On a busy week I'll install three days, then bind, repair or measure on the other two, it's all I know, it's in the blood ! Maybe Literally it provides me with purpose, so I cope with the sensitivity. ~Mike

My stepdaughter used to come in the store, touch a carpet sample and immediately break out in a rash! It's just hard to imagine someone working with it all the time that has such sensitivity ...

Tia

[rusty baker]

I knew an installer in KC, who developed an allergy to carpet after installing for a few years. He would get hives.

[mike sliwinski]

Hey Tia, I'm so glad that I Amaze ! with my Sensitivity !

Just did an apartment yesterday, with the Extreme Smelly Carpet, but I took anti-inflammatory in the am and actually felt good the whole day + more focused !

by the way, I remember reading about a job opportunity for ya, did that pan-out in gold or with crushed marble dust

Have a good one !

~Mike

[FlooringGirl]

mike sliwinski said Hey Tia, I'm so glad that I Amaze ! with my Sensitivity ! Just did an apartment yesterday, with the Extreme Smelly Carpet, but I took anti-inflammatory in the am and actually felt good the whole day + more focused ! by the way, I remember reading about a job opportunity for ya, did that pan-out in gold or with crushed marble dust Have a good one ! ~Mike

Not sure which job opportunity you are talking about? I'm always running my mouth - it's kind of a depressing week, I'm on vacation and got a phone call from one of my coworkers that upon my return, we are getting yet another pay cut. That will be the ninth. My sales haven't dropped much at all during these cuts, and I'm not happy. Especially since it will affect my husband if I choose to change careers.

Tia

[mike sliwinski]

FlooringGirl said Not sure which job opportunity you are talking about? I'm always running my mouth - it's kind of a depressing week, I'm on vacation and got a phone call from one of my coworkers that upon my return, we are getting yet another pay cut. That will be the ninth. My sales haven't dropped much at all during these cuts, and I'm not happy. Especially since it will affect my husband if I choose to change careers. Tia

Sounds like a " Business Topic " to me ! Loaded with lots of questions :

Here's one to get started. If employees are asked to sacrifice with pay cuts in a bad economy, then wouldn't it be fair to reward them with profit sharing in a vibrant economy ?

~Mike

[Jon Scanlan]

Years ago we used to have mice living in the retailers carpet stores which came in from outside. Nice and warm with all those rolls of carpet. You never see one nowdays There must be something in the carpet they don't like.

[Jon Scanlan]

mike sliwinski said Sounds like a " Business Topic " to me ! Loaded with lots of questions : Here's one to get started. If employees are asked to sacrifice with pay cuts in a bad economy, then wouldn't it be fair to reward them with profit sharing in a vibrant economy ? ~Mike

Are we ever going to see those vibrant days again? Just listening to the news here all the countries all over the world, even China, don't sound like they are doing to well

[Lo Down]

Che said The Carpet & Rug Institute has a Green Label or Green Plus regarding the VOCS off gassing of the carpet Green Plus is the best but a natural fiber like Wool with a Jute backing would be the best I believe little to none. Go with a green plus or a natural fiber

What about my wool allergy? I itch just thinking about it... but luckily wool hasn't bothered me for a number of years now.... knock on wood.

Jon Scanlan said Years ago we used to have mice living in the retailers carpet stores which came in from outside. Nice and warm with all those rolls of carpet. You never see one nowdays There must be something in the carpet they don't like.

.......or maybe because us humans are tightening our belts, people are not throwing out table scraps like they used to and the meece are havin hard times too.

Jon Scanlan said Are we ever going to see those vibrant days again? Just listening to the news here all the countries all over the world, even China, don't sound like they are doing to well

The news thrives on sensationalism............ don't pay them no nevermind and things will improve.

[hookknife]

Lo Down said .......or maybe because us humans are tightening our belts, people are not throwing out table scraps like they used to and the meece are havin hard times too.

It is spelled myce or myces Lo