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Can Green Glue be used in floors?

Green Glue FAQ
Absolutely, in fact when used in floors, Green Glue yields a double benefit - it helps with both impact (footstep) noise and airborne sound, and is very effective at both. Green Glue may be used between layers of subfloor, between subfloor and tile backer board, and between thinset mortar and the surfaces below. You may be able to use 2 layers of thinner subfloor if convenient.
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Can Green Glue be used in conjunction with decoupling techniques?

Green Glue FAQ
Yes, and better performance can be had. For walls the preferred decoupling methods are double studs > staggered studs > modern sound clips > resilient channel. For applications where low frequency isolation is important, resilient channel is not recommended.
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What is Green Glue and how does it work?

Green Glue FAQ
Sound travels as a wave through the air. It’s an airborne vibration. The waves hit a wall or ceiling and the energy becomes structure-borne. Unless the wall or ceiling material is damped, the vibration will travel through the building framing and exit somewhere else as sound again.
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Is Green Glue toxic?

Green Glue FAQ
No. Green Glue is water based, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, and very low in VOC (<5grams per liter / compliant in all 50 states and worldwide). As with all products, paints, glues, and so forth, you should use proper precautions and read the MSDS before using Green Glue. Green Glue has a mild odor, typical of latex products. This odor is not dangerous and will dissipate completely given time.
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Is Green Glue a fire hazard?

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No. Green Glue has been fire tested, and can be utilized in fire-rated walls without affecting the rating of the wall.
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Can radiant heat be used with wide pine floors?

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With radiant heat, the temperatures the floor temperatures tend to be stable and low. These are favorable conditions for wide pine floors. It is best to use material that has low humidity from the beginning. Probably not, if the building will be energy efficient. While heat will tend to rise, you are asking one floor to do the work of two and you may want to over design the first floor.
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Can I use Green Glue with only one layer of drywall?

Green Glue FAQ
No. Green glue needs to be a constrained layer, meaning that Green Glue is sandwiched between to rigid, dense layers of building material. There is no limit to how many drywall / Green Glue layers you can utilize, and performance will improve as the # of layers goes up. You can save valuable $$$ by using slightly less Green Glue in each damping layer if your walls are to have more than 2 layers of drywall. For floors, you can use any common materials (cement board, OSB, plywood, etc.)
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Should I use conventional adhesive along with Green Glue?

Green Glue FAQ
No. The presence of rigid, low-damping materials alongside Green Glue between layers is not desirable
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How does Green Glue compare to other techniques?

Green Glue FAQ
We have same-lab, 3rd party data answering this question directly. See our technology page for the details.
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Can TIMBERMATE be used on floors?

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TIMBERMATE is ideal for filling cracks, gaps, and nail holes in floors. TIMBERMATE will enhance the grain on the floor. As it does not shrink, sink, crack or fall out it is highly recommended for all floors.
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Can the tiles be used on floors?

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No, we do not recommend using our tiles on floors. They are not designed for that amount of load and will likely become dented.
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Can your gelcoat be used in shower floors?

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Can stone be used on bathroom floors?

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Most natural stone products are very suitable for bathroom floors but should be sealed with a penetrating sealant before use. Naturally split surfaces are most popular because they provide better traction. If there is concern about how slippery the surface may become check the surface treatment (natural split surfaces are generally safest) and refer to wet pendulum slip resistance test results (V = very safe is the best category).
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What is glue streaking?

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This composite image shows glue streaking on two stereographs. This is most prominent on the wall of the vertical structure next to the ferry Solano (left) and on the roof of the San Francisco residence (right).
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Do you sell glue?

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No, we just give out advice here. A few of our pages have links to sites that sell glue. We aren't sponsored by a glue maker(s) either.
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What is 'glue ear'?

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Glue ear' is a condition which arises when a young child's inner ear become blocked through colds, 'flu or ear infections. It is also known as 'conductive hearing loss'. 'Glue ear' is the main cause of acquired dyslexia, as a child is not able to hear spoken speech clearly enough to distinguish the separate sounds which make up each word. It is essential at an early age for the brain to be able to hear the separate parts of each word and to learn to recognize these sounds.
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What size trowel should be used for glue down carpet?

Carpet FAQ's
Dependent on carpet backing. This call must be made by 1) the carpet manufacturer and, 2) the adhesive manufacturer.
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What kind of glue can be used to fix Twinson?

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This will optimize the adhesion of the glue on the profile. If necessary, the same can be done for the support on which the profile will be glued.back to list
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Where can I buy more glue, used for the jigsaw puzzles ?

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We currently use the Rollataq system which has excellent durability and ease of use. A gallon of glue will cover approximately 800 11"x17" prints at a cost of 6? or less each. The glue may be obtained from your local graphic supply wholesaler. They have an inexpensive hand applicator to larger motor driven applicators in the 12", 24" and 36" ranges. Prices vary depending upon the wholesaler. The glue may be purchased directly from the Daige Inc.
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Do I use nails or screws in conjunction with Green Glue?

Green Glue FAQ
Yes. Audio Alloy recommends the use of screws in accordance with local building codes. Screws assist with the compression of the Green Glue layer into a thin film.
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What are the floors in the Museum made of?

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The floor in the central hallway was originally made of brick, but was replaced with concrete in 1885. A second concrete floor was laid in 1949, shortly before the building became a museum. The floors on the second story were originally made of wood. Visitors today to those galleries are standing on quarter-sawn pine, which was also installed in 1949.
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How is glue made?

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Elmer's Glues are chemical based. They are made or formulated from chemicals which are synthesized (created by Man). These chemicals were originally obtained or manufactured from petroleum, natural gas and other raw materials found in Nature. The exact formula and specific ingredients used in making Elmer's products are considered proprietary information, therefore, we cannot share those with you.
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Are Computer Floors only used in certain types of projects?

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Originally they were only installed in computer rooms. However, in the past 15 years they have evolved into the general office area and are now being designed into a project throughout the facility. Office buildings, schools, hospitals, Internet facilities and libraries are a few of the applications utilizing access flooring.
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What type of floors can STEP Warmfloor? be used under?

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STEP Warmfloor? provides such even and gentle heating that it can be used under almost any flooring including carpet, vinyl, laminate, marble, stone, tile and even under wood.
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Can SkimStone be used on garage floors? How about my driveway?

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We've done a series of Hot Tire Pick-Up tests in our lab with excellent results, i.e., no pick-up. However, the SkimStone Protective Sealer (a pure waterborne urethane coating) can be penetrated by anti-freeze and some automotive fluids so drips and spills must be promptly wiped up. Garage floors are typically very smooth and sealed to prevent dusting, which makes them easier to keep clean.
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