Whether you’re looking for a couch on Craigslist or that perfect shade of paint, you’ll want to think about toxic chemicals that could reside in products that you choose. This means doing your research and making smart choices.
So how do you choose healthier home improvement products and options?
One place that you can make healthier choices is with paint. According to Health magazine, that strong smell that we associate with paint is actually unhealthy. This smell comes as a result of volatile organic compounds, or VOC’s. These compounds have been said to cause cancer.
This is why paint companies are releasing paint products that have either no- or low-volatile organic compounds. Health says that one excellent product in the way of low-VOC paint is Benjamin Moore’s Aura. This low-VOC product is said to provide excellent coverage with very little odor, and it dries in just an hour. Plus, one coat provides amazing coverage.
Another option is California Paint Elements. This product contains no VOCs. However, Health says a lot of paint will be needed to cover the roller. It is said to have an odor associated with ammonia and takes longer to dry -- four hours.
Yet another choice is Devoe Paint Wonder Pure. According to Health, this paint also contains no VOCs. And it is said to offer great coverage (though not as good as Benjamin Moore products). This paint also dries in about four hours and is offered at a competitive price.