Have you ever experienced burning eyes, a dry cough, headaches, or dizziness after being around fresh paint? If so, it\'s not surprising. Standard paints contain high levels of volatile organic ...

When choosing paint, it's becoming evident that the contents might not always be exactly what it says on the tin! Many claim to be 'eco-friendly' or contain low levels of VOC's (Volatile Organic ...

The harmful effects of VOCs on indoor air quality have received a lot of attention in recent years. In response, paint manufacturers have formulated a wealth of low- or no-VOC coatings. Here’s how to ...

Using natural materials allows painted surfaces to release moisture naturally and is a great way to bring the outdoors in. Natural oil paints typically are made with linseed oil and a natural solvent, ...

Most paint is made from petroleum, and contains an array of chemicals. But some paints are different. Unearthed Paints (unearthedpaints.com), a largely online company based in Louisville, sells ...

Worries about indoor pollution are prompting some people to think twice about what they put in their homes–even paints. “The Natural Paint Book” (Rodale, $24.95) by Lynn Edwards and Julia Lawless ...

A couple paints a dark green wall using rollers - PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock Whether you are trying to be more conscious about the chemicals in your house or are just looking for a unique ...

Oil paint is suitable for exterior surfaces, and you can clean oil-painted surfaces regularly without damaging the paint. (You’ll need to use a solvent to clean brushes and equipment.) Oil paints can ...

Michroma ® is a newly expanded line of color solutions from Givaudan Sense Colour that is helping companies achieve those close, vibrant matches to synthetics with lower usage rates, especially in fat ...