Paints and Stains

PAINTING
Many considerations of paint have to deal with interior air quality issues. This being the case, many companies have started to make low or zero VOC product lines. It should be realized that most zero VOC paints still use colorant systems that contain VOC’s. So the more that you as a customer customize the coloring of the paint, the more emissions will be present.

For a paint to receive a GreenSpec rating it must have VOC levels of less than 50 grams per liter. To learn more about GreenSpecs and paints follow this link.
http://www.greenspec.co.uk/html/materials/wallpaints.html.

Today it is becoming more and more common for paints to be made from minimally processed plants and minerals; a consumer may notice these products contain relatively high levels of VOCs. These VOCs tend to be relatively less dangerous than the VOCs released by petrochemical made paints. Choosing not to use petrochemical made paints will minimizes projects embodied Co2 emissions.

We have found some great videos and shows discussing what makes a painting product environmentally friendly. Check You Tube

Paint Product Resources:

Locally: Talk to the folks in Eureka at the Alternative Building Center. They can be reached by calling (707) 445-4733.

Another option for Environmentally friendly paints, stains, and clear coatings for decks and out barns, is Solutions on the Plaza in Arcata. They can be reached by calling (707) 822-6972

Below is a link to a great resource that rates paints, gives them a
Green Seal of approval and has composed a list there approved paints.

http://www.greenseal.org/findaproduct/paints_coatings.cfm

Green Painting Tips

http ://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Painting—Environmentally-Friendly-Painting-Tips&id=749759

http://www.ehow.com/how_4765070_choose-ecofriendly-paint.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2862610/ecofriendly_painting_tips.html?cat=6

Green Painting Products:

This is a directory of companies that carry paint product lines
that either have low/zero VOC levels and/or are made from
biodegradable mediums and/or are derived from petrochemical
properties. We want to also recommended surfing the web for additional paint options.

Interior Paints

Aglaia Natural Paint www.ecohaus.com

Air-care Odorless Paints www.coronadopaint.com

American Pride High Performance Zero VOC www.americanpridepaint.com

Best Paints www.bestpaintco.com

Exterior Paints

Best Duracryl Exterior Paint www.bestpaintco.com

Eco-House Mineral Silicate Paint www.eco-house.com

Ecological Interior / Exterior Paint www.innovativeformulations.com

EverKote 300 www.edisoncoatings.com
Safecoat Exterior Satin Enamel www.afmsafecoat.com

Silacte Mineral Silicate Paint www.silacote.com

Exterior Stains