Glue odor in home

[Martman100]

How do you mechanics that do home table repair deal with the odor and danger of the odor of cement in residential services. I have my rails prepared for the new cushions but it is 20 degrees here so ventilation is tedious to say the least with the wife and kids. I have a propane heater in the garage so the fumes of the cement would create a really big bomb. That I am not so interested in being a part of to be honest.

If you replace cushions on a residential job in the winter months how do you handle the fumes? My pilot light to my water heater and furnace are way too close for my comfort in my basement.

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[realkingcobra]

How do you mechanics that do home table repair deal with the odor and danger of the odor of cement in residential services. I have my rails prepared for the new cushions but it is 20 degrees here so ventilation is tedious to say the least with the wife and kids. I have a propane heater in the garage so the fumes of the cement would create a really big bomb. That I am not so interested in being a part of to be honest.

If you replace cushions on a residential job in the winter months how do you handle the fumes? My pilot light to my water heater and furnace are way too close for my comfort in my basement.

Thanks for any suggestions.

I've replaced cushions in the back of my box truck with the back door closed, and with a propane heater going....you'd have to have a LOT more fumes than that to make an explosion:grin:

Glen

 

[A-1 billiards]

How do you mechanics that do home table repair deal with the odor and danger of the odor of cement in residential services. I have my rails prepared for the new cushions but it is 20 degrees here so ventilation is tedious to say the least with the wife and kids. I have a propane heater in the garage so the fumes of the cement would create a really big bomb. That I am not so interested in being a part of to be honest.

If you replace cushions on a residential job in the winter months how do you handle the fumes? My pilot light to my water heater and furnace are way too close for my comfort in my basement.

Thanks for any suggestions.

When ever you work with any solvent base glue, a respirator (with appropriate filter medium) is a must IMO. A small fan at floor level venting out will also greatly reduce the build up of fumes. If it's so cold you can't vent, wait for a warmer day. Better safe than sorry.

When I replace any cushions, residential or at a commercial establishment, I follow the same process as above. My preferred way is in my shop under ideal conditions, whenever possible.

Good luck
Jay

 

[A-1 billiards]

As Glen states, the fumes have to be more concentrated before an explosion becomes the big worry. READ and FOLLOW safety instructions on the product and you can't go wrong.