by Brett Thomas | Oct 19, 2026 | PerfectPrimer
Old floors can hide a sticky problem underneath! Black mastic is a dark glue used to hold floor tiles in place. Some older types contain black mastic asbestos, which can be harmful if disturbed and released into the air. Removing this glue is difficult because it...
by Brett Thomas | Oct 17, 2026 | PerfectPrimer
Black mastic removal and encapsulation are two ways to deal with old flooring glue that may contain asbestos. Removal takes the glue away, while encapsulation covers it with a special coating to help prevent exposure to harmful fibers. If your floor contains black...
by Brett Thomas | Oct 15, 2026 | PerfectPrimer
Old flooring adhesive can make a straightforward flooring renovation surprisingly difficult. The safest approach to preparing asbestos mastic for a new floor coating is to leave it undisturbed, assess its condition, and apply an appropriate encapsulating primer only...
by Brett Thomas | Oct 14, 2026 | PerfectPrimer
Old concrete floors can hide a risk that is not easy to see. Some old floor tiles and black adhesives contain asbestos, a material that can harm health when tiny fibers enter the air. Asbestos encapsulation helps manage this risk by sealing the material instead of...
by maverick@digitalguider.com | Aug 27, 2026 | PerfectPrimer
Old concrete can get a fresh new look when it is prepared the right way. To prepare old concrete for a decorative resurfacing system, first inspect the surface, remove dirt and grease, deal with old coatings, repair cracks and damaged spots, make sure the concrete is...
by maverick@digitalguider.com | Aug 25, 2026 | PerfectPrimer
Does your basement floor look like it is sweating? Those tiny drops of water can be a sign of condensation or moisture moving through the concrete. If you ignore the problem, it can lead to bad smells, mold, peeling coatings, and damaged flooring. The good news is...