Environmentally Friendly Paint – Eco-Friendly for a Greener Environment
Available now, when you are painting your home, is a fairly new product called environmentally friendly paint. It is a very exciting item because of all of its functions that the average person probably isn’t aware of. It is beneficial to the surrounding environment and people. For the city of Seattle, it even helps clean the surrounding air when used on exterior surfaces and siding. We live in an age of concern for nature and friendly goods that don’t promote any more pollution. This paint is becoming increasingly popular and maybe even a necessity.
Certain environmentally friendly paints actually absorb carbon dioxide from the air as they continue to harden. Some contain natural lime, which acts as a fire retardant. We’ve all heard of traditional house paints that are harmful and dangerous. VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are found in older paints and release toxins into its surroundings. These toxins are even harmful to plants so imagine how they affect humans or animals! Imagine how much cleaner the air in your home would smell and be by using these paints. In a nursery this would be a definite plus. Add the natural fire retardant properties and you have a perfect paint for baby the entire family.
Seattle and the Washington state area have always been on the forefront of environmentally conscious ideas. Having such a beautiful natural environment to live in creates the desire to preserve it. Everyone is benefited when surroundings are safe and healthy. The air we breathe in is a very important part of our health. SBS (sick building syndrome) can be directly caused by the vocs in some paint. Environmentally friendly paint still fights mold, mildew, and fungus, like older paints. Zinc oxide is one natural substance that is a fungicide in eco-friendly paint. The difference is the older paints contain toxic biocides that can continue to seep for five years after application.
It seems that it is increasingly apparent that we, as the earth’s citizens, have a responsibility. We are to be good stewards in all of our habitats. Becoming aware of and using environmentally friendly paint certainly seems like a step in the right direction for anyone. In Seattle, in our homes, businesses, and everywhere, it is an advantage to begin using these eco-friendly paints. The benefits are immediate now and our future generations will thank us!
Authentic Home exterior paint has a lifetime warranty and is a low VOC, very high premium paint formulated for the Great Northwest. You would be hard pressed to find a comparable paint at any price. This is a terrific way to protect your Authentic Home.