Consumers can now buy paints that emit little or no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) which are carcinogenic carbon-based chemicals that evaporate easily and contribute to indoor air pollution. These paints are more expensive than the traditional paints that have been used in the past, but the cost is not deterring many who want to go ‘green’. After all once painted, it does not have to be done again for quite a number of years.

The newer Eco-paints are more durable, washable and not only that it is found that they are lasting longer than the older products. The lime washes have proven to be very popular and have excellent properties. These paints are water based as opposed to the previous petroleum-based oil solvents.

Here are some links for finding out about low-VOC products and stockists:

• eartheasy
• Greenopia
• Benjamin Moore Paints

Eco paints are labeled so look for them that have little or no formaldehyde, ammonia or acetone as these non-petroleum compounds do adversely affect indoor air quality.

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