Health & Safety
How to create a healthy home environment
Allergy Friendly Renovation Tips for Homeowners
When you take care to seal off sources of debris, wear the right equipment, keep the windows open, and use better quality materials like air purifying paints, you'll have a home renovation that's more allergy friendly. For more information on the benefits our air purifying paints or zero VOC primers can provide, please contact us today.
Sneaky VOCs: Common Sources of Volatile Organic Compounds in Your Home
The scary truth is that you may not always recognize the dangers lurking in your own home. Now that you know the common culprits of VOC exposure, you can take steps to make your family a lot healthier in the long run.
Dangers of Paint Fumes for Pets & Tips to Keep Them Safe
Do you want to start a painting project but have furry friends to worry about? We’ve listed the dangers of paint fumes for pets and tips to keep them safe.
Three Things That Should Be on Your Allergen-Free Maintenance Checklist
Before you begin to repaint the rooms in your house to accommodate those family members with allergies and sensitivities, let's review the three things you should be aware of as you buy your next can of paint.
What Are VOCs?
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are substances that evaporate at room temperature, and they are commonly found in building materials and household products.
Eco Friendly, Organic Paints Help Your Health
Do you know what's in the paint in your home, office, or travel destinations? At this time, so many people are becoming aware of their environmental footprint and the ingredients they are consuming, but environmental awareness and health impacts of paint often slips through the cracks.
On Chemical Sensitivity And VOCs, Opt For Non Toxic Interior Paint
Home redecoration is no small task. Refurbishing and rearrangement of household items aside, there is also color palette to consider. When redecorating, according to a survey conducted in 2017 on interior design trends, over a third of participants stated that they would choose a neutral color palette. As expected, this would likely require some wall repainting. The customer’s best bet for picking out paint that results in a safe, quality painting job? Opting for VOC free, eco friendly paint. Non toxic interior paint will always be your best bet when decorating your home.
Breathe In The Air: Understanding The Most Common Household VOCs
According to the EPA, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gases emitted from certain solids or liquids. The concentrations of these chemicals are consistently higher -- up to 10 times higher -- indoors than outdoors primarily due to their presence in common household products. Since some cause adverse health effects, the best way to ensure your family is protected is to do your best to remove their sources from your home.
Why Non Toxic Paint Is Best For Your Home
If you're about to paint your home, have you chosen your paint yet? If not, make an effort to choose non toxic paint. Read on to find out why all of the best low VOC paint options are better to use for your home than traditional toxic paints.