A Splash of Sustainablity
As sustainable lifestyle trends continue to gain predominance, home improvement projects are no exclusion from the movement. While we all know that paint is a great way to update and personalize your dwelling, it is also a great opportunity to begin a holistic approach to improving the air quality in your home.
One acronym that should perk up your ears when discussing air quality is “VOC,” which stands for volatile organic compound. Simply put, VOCs are present in vapors that develop as the paint is drying. Most latex paints are lower in VOCs, but some are specially-formulated, like Sherwin-Williams GreenSure designated products. These products are low in VOCs; provide exceptional durability and stain resistance; and many are low-odor too.
“Taking steps to improve indoor air quality can be as simple as using a zero-VOC product like Harmony Interior Latex,” said Steve Revnew, director of product development for Sherwin-Williams. “This paint is low in odor and offers great coverage. Using less paint and painting less frequently are also important when you’re thinking ‘green’.”
Quality can’t be overlooked when using low-VOC paint products. Duration Home Interior Latex is a low-VOC offering that provides outstanding durability and wash-ability, making it a good choice for high-traffic areas like kitchens, baths, hallways and children’s rooms.
Paints that are low in VOCs aren’t just meant to freshen up the indoors – such paints are also available in exterior coatings, such as Resilience Premium Exterior Latex. As an added bonus, there’s no need to worry about rain in the forecast with this product, which allows freshly painted surfaces to develop resistance to moisture in about two hours.
Remember that choosing a sustainable paint means more than just what is on the inside of the can. Sherwin-Williams offers several of its products in containers made up of 100 percent post-consumer recycled material. Additionally, the specialty paint retailer is investing in operational efficiencies, waste reduction and natural resource conservation at its facilities throughout the world.
For help with improving the air quality in your home during the painting process, or any other painting questions that you may have, call an expert at Five Star Painting 1-888-5STAR99. For more information, visit Sherwin-Williams or your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams paint store.
