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Paints & Coatings

Paints and coatings add colors, textures, and protection to the surfaces they cover. The primary green issue for these products relates to their chemical make-up – mainly the VOCs (volatile organic compounds) they contain, and how those VOCs affect people when they off-gas into the air around us, especially during and right after application. How well they perform is also important; there’s little point to using a low- or no-VOC product that you’ll have to recoat prematurely because it didn’t stand up to wear.

Different types of paints and coatings contain widely varying levels of VOCs, from zero grams per liter up to hundreds of grams per liter. If you need to meet specific VOC limits – for LEED credit, for example – be sure to check the exact requirements before choosing a product. In general, choose the lowest VOC level that will give the best performance. A knowledgeable painter is an excellent source of information about paints that wear well.

Helpful resource: Healthy Building Network www.healthybuilding.net

 
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AFM Safecoat Watershield
Safecoat WaterShield is a clear, versatile, controlled penetration water repelling sealer which provides an invisible barrier against water and resists oils, grease and similar liquids. It is fast drying, has...
 
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American Clay Plaster
American Clay Earth Plasters are a natural, environmentally friendly way to finish any interior. Non-toxic and made in the USA, these plasters are an alternative to cement, acrylic and...
 
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Benjamin Moore Natura
Zero VOC water based paint from Benjamin Moore
 
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Bioshield Aqua Resin Stain Finish
BioShield Healthy Living Aqua Resin Stain Finish is a solvent-free water-based, Zero VOC, low-drip, resilient wood stain finish for interior and exterior applications. Aqua Resin Stain Finish is based...
 
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Boomerang Recycled Paint
Boomerang products are made from unused portions of recovered domestic paint and stain remains. In order to guarantee the quality of Boomerang products, about 1% of new material is added...
 
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Citrus Shield
Citrus shield paste wax cleans with the power of real orange oil, and protects with a strong, hard protective coating of carnauba wax. Use citrus shield to polish your furniture...
 
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Ecotrend Collagen
ECOtrend Collagen Natural Interior Paint is a zero VOC, virtually odorless formula that doesn't compromise on performance. It dries fast, has excellent adhesion and provides a durable finish. ...
 
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EXTERIOR WALL Ceramic InsulCoat R:E
CERAMIC INSULCOAT- EXTERIOR WALL is a strong, tough coating, formulated with "CERYLIUM", a proprietary formula of precision blended, high performance ingredients in a complex, 100% acrylic suspension with superior...
 
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Green Planet Clay Paints
Our paints are fundamentally unique. While there are many zero VOC paints on the market today, Green Planet Paints® is the first to move beyond petroleum toward a truly...
 
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Mythic Paint
Mythic® paint is a non-toxic, ultra low odor paint that provides the durability and coverage you expect from a premium paint without the off-gassing VOC’s and cancer-causing toxins that...
 
 
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