Green Stone & Tile Questions

Are there any VOCs emitted when tiling with a ceramic tile and sand and cement? Is there a type of cement that has no VOCs?

— Emily Dempster East Jewett, NY

Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS

A Kitchen That Works LLC

January 13, 2012

Are there any VOCs emitted when tiling with a ceramic tile and sand and cement? Is there a type of cement that has no VOCs?

— Emily Dempster East Jewett, NY

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on January 13, 2012

What "green" sealant would you recommend for tile in my entryway?

— Janice Smithfield, RI

Answered by Jason Kliwinski on February 27, 2011

If my intention is to adhere to green building principles, should I use natural stone or manufactured stone?

— Mike Tulsa, OK

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on July 3, 2010

Are engineered stone (quartz) countertops really green?

— susan Fort Lauderdale, FL

Answered by David Edwards PhD on June 5, 2010

Where can I find radon testing equipment for granite countertops? And what are safe levels?

— Lorraine Windsor, CA

Answered by Bill Bradbury on June 1, 2010

What is the greenest tile I can use for my home in South Africa?

— Sietse van der Woude Young America, MN

Answered by Polly Osborne, AIA, LEED AP on April 25, 2010

My daughter and I are considering granite countertops for each of our homes. As a cancer survivor, is this a good choice for us?

— Eugenia Michel

Answered by Susan Davis on February 26, 2010

Is limestone tile a sustainable choice for a pool and patio surface?

— Lynne Latham, Los Angeles, CA

Answered by Cassandra Adams on November 20, 2007

Is there locally quarried stone near Southern California?

— Caroline Kaplan, Mission Viejo, CA

Answered by Tracy A. Stone on September 5, 2007

 

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