Shopping for paint online should be just as easy, if not easier, than shopping for paint in a brick-and-mortar store. Through our simplified and informative shopping experience and concierge service, we’ve eradicated the following difficulties often encountered in big box stores: • The nearest store doesn’t have the color you’re looking for. • You’ve found […]
Since you’re reading this post, you know that your choice of building materials and finishes has an impact on our environment. But did you know it also impacts your indoor air quality? Traditional cabinetry is made with engineered and pressed woods that use formaldehyde in the resin that binds the bits together. Why does that […]
This article was written by our friends at Jesus tables. We are very proud of the fact that they use ECOS Paints’ stains, paint, and varnishes on all their beautiful tables. Jesus tables are an excellent example of true woodworking craftsmanship and we think you will love the tables that they share with you in […]
‘Tis the season for giving and gifting! If you’re like us, you’re seeking eco-friendly gifts, avoiding wasteful plastic packaging, and maybe even trying to find something that promotes small businesses and sustainability. Luckily, it’s easier than ever before. An increasing amount of people have small online businesses that are making hand-crafted items – perfect for […]
Wood stain can take a drab piece of wood and give it depth, enhanced grain appearance, tone and color – and it’s a method that’s been used by woodworkers for hundreds of years. Originally, wood stain was made from rather simple things – like letting a rusty nail soak in vinegar to make a brown stain. […]
For those of us who lean towards green, home remodeling and design can be a bit of a challenge. While you can find organic food in nearly every grocery store these days, sustainable home furnishings are still far from being the status quo. The good news is that they are indeed becoming increasingly accessible and […]
Here at ECOS Paints we care passionately about both our products and the people that use them. Our paints and finishes were originally designed for people with multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), asthma, allergies, and issues with everyday chemicals. For twenty five years we’ve provided solutions for these people and today we’re sharing the story of one, […]
Did you know that people in the U.S. spend about 90 percent of their time indoors? Even more surprising is the fact that even in the smoggiest urban areas, indoor levels of pollutants may be 2 to 5 times – and occasionally more than 100 times – higher than outdoor pollutant levels. According to the […]
Do you buy organic foods? Organic body care products? How about organic cotton? Whatever your organic priorities are, you might be wondering what organic paints are. How can paints possibly be organic? Well, like many marketing terms, there’s actually not a standard, regulated definition or certification program for organic paints in the U.S. Still, at […]
We love hearing from our customers and seeing how they use our products and today you get to meet one! Drew Gahafer is a woodworker, furniture maker, and artisan living in Lexington, KY who specializes in live edge furniture, using reclaimed and 100% sustainable wood. He has a store on etsy called KentuckyLiveEdge and we […]
