Question from jenbooks
Last week I had a soundproofing firm come install a second set of interior windows in my livingroom to lessen city noise. I’m chemically sensitive. Though I tested this relatively nontoxic caulk on a piece of cardboard ahead of time (it’s Pecora–and is an acrylic latex that supposedly cures by evaporating water and is used in schools because low VOCs) it is really bothering me and I can’t work at my desk. I realize testing 2 inches is not the same as living with about 30 feet of caulk around windows.
Its curing very slowly because it’s winter and because I guess by its nature does not cure as fast as stinky ones. Nonetheless it’s affecting me and maybe won’t really cure for months.
What is the best sealant I can put over it to help myself? It is paintable. AFM says put hardseal. I don’t want to make ANY mistakes and want to seal it thoroughly.
I’m very disappointed this happened as I thought the caulk was okay when I tested a small amount.
Thanks.
Debra’s Answer
Unfortunately, I can’t tell you for sure, for sure, for sure, what to use that you won’t react to. I’d probably recommend the AFM HardSeal. That would do it, if you don’t react to the HardSeal. Many people with MCS tolerate AFM products, some do not.
We use Eco-bond Adhesives and caulks on all of our chemically sensitive build projects. The are the only completely non-toxic products out there. AMF makes a good caulk but we found Eco-bond is safer, bonds to more surfaces and is infact lower priced. I highly recommend you compare them before you buy.
Jason W
Carpenter