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Green House Painting
South Jersey homeowners can now breathe easier
  Chances are, you already know that the air inside your home can be 5 to 10 times worse than outdoor air pollution, even if you live in a city.
And although the contamination cannot be attributed to any single source, the interior paint you choose plays a significant role inside a typical home.
Many mass produced paints contain solvents, toxic metals and volatile organic compounds or VOCs, that contribute to smog, ozone depletion and poor indoor air quality. You can smell these unhealthy fumes in a freshly painted room, but what you can't smell is the off-gas release that can continue for up to 5 years from all painted surfaces.
Young children, elderly or chemically sensitive people are particularly susceptible to these gases.
So if indoor air quality and health are your number one priority, then "green" paint alternatives should be your choice.
Basically, you have only 3 options to choose from, and which one you pick will depend on how much you are willing to compromise in terms of paint performance, durability and color selection in order to breathe easier:
1. Zero-VOC paints
PROs:- Can be purchased in most major paint stores
- Wide range of color choices
- Easy to apply
- Come in flat, satin or gloss finishes
- Durable
CONs:- Still contain a low level of VOCs and other toxic ingredients - but under 10g/l, which is as good as it can get with the larger paint companies (compared to 5-10% VOCs in regular water-based and 40-60% in solvent-based paints)
- Darker colors contain more VOCs than lighter ones
2. Clay paints
PROs: - Contain soy, water, mineral pigments and plant-based ingredients
- Biodegradable
- Readily adhere to most interior surfaces
- Work as odor-absorber
- Suede-like finish
CONs:- Fewer color choices - mostly earth-tones
- Difficult to apply
- Cannot be washed, scrubbed or wiped down
- Available only in a matte finish
- May require a protective sealer-topcoat for durability
3. Milk paints
PROs:  - Contain only safe, natural ingredients
- The best choice for pregnant women, newborn babies and people with allergies, asthma, or multiple chemical sensitivities
- Organic and completely biodegradable - the most enviromentally benign paint you can find
CONs:- Limited color choices
- Sold in a powdered form and must be mixed before use
- Come in a matte finish only
- Produce a somewhat uneven/distressed type of finish
- May require a protective sealer-topcoat for durability
We eat, sleep, play and work indoors - but now you can make a healthier choice when it comes to selecting paint for your next project.
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