Non-toxic Paint - Does It Really Matter?

Mar 11

You’ve made some serious life changes in order to bring the best into your home for you and your family. Between swapping out plastic for glass, tap water for filtered, and conventional vegetables for organic, you understand why these things matter. Why should your paint be any different?

Whether you’re prepping the nursery for your soon coming little one, or your getting a whole house refresh, the toxic VOC fumes in your home have a part to play in your health.

What’s a VOC?

The first thing you need to understand is what the heck VOCs actually are. VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. But don’t be fooled by word “organic.” These fumes are anything but safe. VOCs are emitted as gases as chemical pollutants into the air. When exposed to them you end up inhaling them in through your mouth and nose.

What’s the big deal if I breathe them in?

According to the American Lung Association, breathing VOCs can cause irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, headaches, loss of coordination, visual disorders, nausea, memory impairment, difficulty breathing, damage to liver, kidney and central nervous system, and in long term exposure, even cancer.

What’s the solution?

The solution is simple (well, sort of). It’s important to find a paint that has zero VOCs. Some companies are trying to make the shift to low VOC paints, but the reality is, low VOCs are still harmful. As a professional painter, the paint that I use and highly recommend is Ecos Paint. This company didn’t just make a low VOC paint as a side thought, but they actually exist as a completely non-toxic paint company. But if you, like millions of others, are not interested in a DIY paint job, it’s important to hire a professional painter who knows and understands the importance of non-toxic painting. This includes the tools and products use to prep, prime, paint and clean up when painting your home.

Your home is your safe haven. Don’t cut corners when it comes to using toxic paint in your home. Non-toxic paint matters. Your family’s safety matters. You matter.