How to Find No VOC Paint

You don't have to suffer with stinky paint that pollutes the air in your home anymore. Paints containing VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) pollute the air, water, and soil. They can cause respiratory problems and even cancer in extreme conditions. VOC paints off gas compounds for usually a full year, so just because the smell is gone does not mean that the pollutants are gone. This article lists some resources for no VOC paints so you can have a more green eco-friendly home.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Benjamin Moore has a paint named Eco Spec® which is a no VOC paint. It costs around $32 per gallon. You can purchase it at Ace Hardware Stores and other retailers.

2. 

   Sherwin Williams has a paint named Harmony® Interior Latex that is zero-VOC. It costs around $40 per gallon. You can purchase it at Sherwin Williams stores.

3. 

   Mythic paint has no VOCs. It costs about $50 per gallon. It is not readily available locally, however you can purchase it online with free shipping in the continental US.

4. 

   ICI/Dulux has a no VOC paint named Lifemaster 2000. It costs around $35 per gallon. You can purchase it at ICI/Dulux stores.

5. 

   Pittsburgh Paints has a no VOC paint named Pure Performance. It costs around $37 per gallon. You can purchase it at Pittsburgh Paint Stores.

6. 

   Kelly Moore has a no VOC paint named Enviro-Cote. It costs around $33 per gallon. You can purchase it at Kelly Moore stores.

7. 

   Olympic Paint has a line of paints named Premium that have no VOCs. They cost around $20 per gallon and are readily available at Lowe's and other retailers.

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   Home Depot sells Freshaire paint that has no VOCs. It costs around $37 per gallon.

Tips & Warnings

• Check online for the ratings and reports of these paints to see which is best for your project.
• Different sheens of the same paint will cost more or less, so the prices shown are an estimate for eggshell paint at the time the article was written.
• There are many other no VOC paints available, however many are harder to find.

Resources

• How to Select a Paint Color for Your Ceiling
• How to Select a Paint Color for a Tray Ceiling
• How to Select Paint Colors For Your Home
• eHow Going Green Guide

[hollie1974]

on 1/21/2009 I had no idea they made these! That is awesome! We will be painting this spring and will be looking in to this! Added to favorites and thanks!

[sunshine11219]

on 12/8/2008 good tips

[kerrylf]

on 12/8/2008 Thanks Elizabeth, I have added that one.

[chasingthebull]

on 12/8/2008 We definitely need to protect our environment for our children. Great article. 5*s

[ElizabethLeigh]

on 12/8/2008 Home Depot also has a no VOC paint called Freshaire. I painted my entire house with it. I only use no VOC paint, so thanks for tips on finding other brands!