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We finished our kitchen remodeling in June. The flooring and cabinets were purchased from Green building supply. We couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you to a great team at Green building supply!

We had a great visit to the showroom and worked with a helpful salesperson to pick out awesome natural wool carpet. Unfortunately we cannot find anyone in the area willing and able to install the carpet we have selected. I contacted Green Building Supply by phone and email numerous times but no one has responded with any suggestions. We are very disappointed as we spent a day driving out to the showroom and were excited about our selection only to discover that we won't be able to use it for a home a few hours away :

Joel Hirshberg (the head of GBS) is a real gem! Consummate professional, very detail-oriented, willing to go above and beyond to communicate with you on the phone, earn trust, and compete on price. Very pleasant experiences on their site. Ordered samples and those came quickly, nice to get a sense of what's on offer. After waffling between 2 choices, Joel called me up on a Saturday and talked me through a bunch of considerations for a good 40+ minutes.

Eventually decided on one, and when I called in to do the order by phone, Joel helped me out there too! Enthusiastically satisfied customer, I feel I'm in great hands for shipping, install, and long-haul care. Hope I get to use GBS again soon!

The cork flooring we bought had laminate issues right out of the package. Used the good one's but they started peeling. The owner had the nerve to say this was improper installation. Terrible.

Online order was pretty much what I ordered. Good products, good price, could be faster on delivery. Edit: I should say that the Owner does have overnight shipping, I wasn't in a hurry to get the shipment so it wasn't a huge deal. I think Amazon just has me spoiled on free super fast delivery.

Well still working on this project since January. I followed to the word all instructions on the can. Now, the treated areas 4 month later look dry and thirsty, mat finish. I decided to sand off those sad surfaces with a 320 grit. Just to cut the ridges off. And have a smooth surface (I'm dealing with hard wood). I applied a 3rd coat of that oil to see.

The result so far is encouraging. I am finally getting a "Sheen" a Depth in the finish and a presence. Probably a 4th application might make it perfect. I hope. Will keep you posted. About the star rating. Well for now I am giving it 3 stars. I think the product is good but the instructions could be better. Or more honest. You can't get away with just 2 coats! I have 35 years in wood working.

The staff were wonderful and patient and answered my millions of questions without angst. The flooring I selected was Amorim Wise Waterproof Cork in Sprucwood. It is gorgeous. However, it is not as durable as the information provided from GBS made it sound. It dents very easy and does not spring back as I was told cork would. It also damaged very easily when my cabinets were being installed.

Overall it looks and feels fantastic but I am worried about its longevity in a home with young kids. Only time will tell. 5 stars for the service but 3 stars for the product for an average of 4 stars here.

Fantastic resource for those trying to build "green" and avoid harmful VOC's! Building our Passive House --- air tight, high levels of insulation, and managing IAQ --- meant seeking out building products that were both durable and environmentally friendly. Something that's still not easy to do close to home in local stores here in the Chicago suburbs.

You can read about our project here: www [dot] kimchiandkraut [net] We used their M-1 sealant (black, white, and clear) for areas on our charred cedar siding as well as the interior of our home for wood trim and around bath fixtures. We also used several Safecoat products, including their Acrylacq in black for our kitchen cabinets, as well as their Concrete Paint for a "splatter" technique finish on our basement floor.

I also used the Safecoat paint for my steel beam in the basement to great effect. In fact, my one regret is not using the Safecoat series of paints for all of my interior painting needs. Instead, I used Benjamin Moore's pricey Aura line and was mostly disappointed in the lack of quality. If I was building again, I would definitely use their website even more. Can't recommend them enough! Keep up the great work!

Awesome seller. Best price and free shipping. No tax. Can't believe what a fantastic experience. Will add photos of this incredible product when finished.