The Low Down on VOC Free Paints
So, you are thinking about adding a splash of color, maybe you are getting a room ready for a new child or repairing some old walls. Being the mindful person you are, you’re probably considering one of the many Low/No VOC paints we see on the market today. I’m here to help you weed through the labels and find the truth regarding these paint options.
Typical household paint may contain upwards of 300 known toxic chemicals (half of which have been linked to cancer) and a total of more than 10,000 total chemicals. Yikes. VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are the worst offenders in the paint chemical category. VOCs continue to seep out into the air we breath for many years after being placed on a surface. How’s that for “new nursery smell”? (Image by Napalm Filled Tires on Flickr under CreativeCommons.)
