{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"A Substrate Soliloquy ","description":"I imagine you've heard an episode or two of this show, so you may know that we always emphasize surface preparation and testing as keys for a successful project, no matter the task. &amp;nbsp;The surface that a sealer, coating, floor covering, etc, is going on, is called a &quot;substrate&quot; and we will always insist that the substrate is in the proper condition before covering it up. &amp;nbsp;So what exact IS a substrate made of and how should you prepare it? &amp;nbsp;Thats what we tackle today. &amp;nbsp;Its not a sexy show, but its uber important for you and your construction team to be able to speak the same language. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Substrates we discuss: Earth Concrete (basement) Concrete (slab on grade) Concrete (elevated deck) Concrete (decorative surface) Concrete (Vertical) Drywall&amp;nbsp; Wood (framing) Wood (subfloors) Wood (sheathing) Wood (cabinetry &amp;amp; millwork) Wood (flooring) Wood (exterior decking\/fencing) Wood (exterior siding) Wood (misc) Metal (interior) Metal (exterior) Vinyl Flooring Carpeting Existing Painted Surfaces (interior) Existing Painted Surfaces (exterior) Fabric ","author_name":"Non Toxic Environments Home Health &amp; Wellness","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ntelive.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/10229066\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/10229066"}