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Low-VOC exterior stain keeps decks and fences looking good and green
Ready Seal, a semi-transparent exterior wood stain and sealer, launched a new formula with a lower VOC level that meets standards in all 50 states. The new formula from Texas-based Ready Seal now has …
| A paint developed in the Philippines that literally cleans the air in a room will be available in the United States. KNOxOUT™ Air Cleaning Paint developed by Pacific Paint (Boysen®) Philippines, Inc. will be distributed ithrough … | |
 | "It smelled so good on the wall that our client's dog ate a bite out of it!" said Kelly. Had that been traditional paint that dog may have required medical care. Kelly continued to explain that keeping things healthy and fun in a home is always a … |
 | Torn between the Devine Date or the Devine Almond to repaint your bedroom? There's a new tool to help select just the right color of zero-VOC interior paint from Devine Color. Devine Color is available in 209 trend-proof luminous hues organized into … |
 | A lot of people know to look for low- or zero-VOC paints for painting interiors. But do you know what those terms really mean?There are two types of ratings for VOC levels. One is the amount of VOCs or volatile organic compounds, contained in the … |
 | When it comes to building houses, more and more people are going green—choosing designs, technologies and materials that save energy, reduce operating costs, and improve quality of life. In the resort town of Waterville Valley, New Hampshire … |
 | The paint industry has undergone some major shifts in recent years. New regulations limiting the use of various chemicals has helped make safer products available, but it's hard to know what paints offer high performance and green benefits. To help … |
| Tired of having a headache when you paint a room? Or do you have a family member who is sensitive to chemicals? Look for the latest in low-VOC paints for your green home. Sherwin-Williams has launched its enhanced Harmony Paint, with a formulation … | |
 | Before we know it we will be welcoming in the new year and embarking on fresh sustainability trends. What those trends will be and which ones will be truly popular is yet to be seen, but what we do know is that in 2012 we saw many sustainable design … |
 | The Emmy award-winning reality program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition returns to ABC this holiday season with four special episodes, including the Bastrop County, Texas build featuring an innovative new green home designed through a collaboration of … |
| Downtown Tucson, Ariz. has another LEED-Certified Green building: Sentinel Plaza. The facility opened in August 2012 for low-income seniors moving from an existing building on the east end of downtown Tucson. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC … | |
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Why Looking for "Low-VOC" Paint Isn't Enough
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) are chemicals found in paint, building supplies, furniture, cleaning supplies and many other products; these chemicals have an atmospheric photochemical reaction that …Type: White PaperSponsored by: ROMA -
Three Alternatives to VOCs in Paint
VOCs in paint post serious health risks for those exposed regularly. Learn what alternatives exist.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
How to choose eco-friendlier paint
Choosing low- or no-VOC paints can increase the air quality in your home, and cause less health effects than traditional paints.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Finishing the Home Interior
Finishing the interior of a new home to meet green building objectives involves installing energy and water efficient appliances, and using non-toxic paints and sealants for walls, woodwork, floors …Type: Fact SheetSource: YouthBuild USA for the DOL TA Collaborative -
Your Guide to Low-VOC and Zero-VOC Paints
When it comes to comparing paint for its green qualities, the lower the VOC number, the better. The lowest VOC amounts are generally found in light colored, flat, latez paint, but to learn about …Type: Fact SheetSource: Better Homes and Gardens
