Eco-Friendly Paints

It seems that everything around us is “going green” and the importance of being eco-friendly touches so many aspects of our lives today.  So what does “eco-friendly” paint actually entail?

Eco-friendly paint is considerably less toxic than your average paint.  Many paints contain VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which are a class of chemicals that evaporate readily at room temperature.  Paints & finishes are known to release low level toxic emissions into the air for years after it is applied.  According to the EPA, indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air and paints & finishes are part of the cause.

Today, there are new environmental regulations for VOC levels in paint, which are much lower than before.  Choosing an "eco-friendly" paint means that you will be limiting the amount, if any, of harmful toxins being released into the air.  The quality is just as good as the industry standard and definitely won't break the bank.  These paints are very much cost effective & also much more environmentally sound.  You can find out more information on VOC levels on the label of the paint can or by referring to the MSDS Sheets.

There are a variety of non-toxic paints & finishes to choose from.

Natural Paint:

Natural Paints, which are paints made from raw materials such as plant oil, resin & water, other natural minerals such as clay or chalk as well.  Here are some references below for these paints:

The Real Milk Paint Company:  www.realmilkpaint.com/

A wide variety of non-toxic paint made from milk protein, lime clay & other earth pigments

Livos: www.livos.us/

Livos is the oldest industrial manufacturer of ecological paints, pils & laquers in the world.

Eco Design's Bioshield Paint: www.bioshieldpaint.com/

One of the oldest manufacturer's of natural paints & finishes.

Green Planet Paints: www.greenplanetpaints.com/

Manufacturer of plant based paint, zero VOC & non-toxic

Zero VOC -

Paint with VOC's in the range of 5g/L or less can be classified as "zero VOC according to the EPA.  Although some companies claim "zero-VOC's" these paints may still contain colorants, biocides & fungisides with VOCs.  Even if these are added, such as a colorant, the level of  VOC's is higher but still considered to be low.  Here are some references for these paints:

Best Paint Company:  www.bestpaintco.com

Zero-VOC interior paints, primers, faux glaze & varnish.  Low-VOC exterior paints.

Enso: www.dunnedwards.com

Very low odor, zero-VOC & glycol free interior paints

Sherwin Williams: www.sherwin.com

The Harmony line of Zero-VOC low-odor latex interior paints.

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Low-VOC paints, stains and varnishes are water based as opposed to petroleum-based.  The harmful emissions are lower than solvent-borne coatings.  These also contain no or very low levels of heavy metals & formaldehyde.  Here are some references below:

Bejamin Moore Aura: www.myaurapaints.com

Low VOC, covers most surfaces in a single coat

Bejanmin Moore Saman: water based wood stains

Miller Paint: Acro solvent-free interior acrylic line

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