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Friday, May 29, 2009

Eco-paints

There are many paint brands that are virtually free of nasty, fume-producing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Conventional paints release low-level toxic and headache-inducing emissions for years after application.


Devine Color
~start at about $30/gallon

Devine is a small line of richly colored paints, with a thick texture like yogurt (so that fewer coats are needed).
This paint is so easy to work with, and it really does go on like rich yogurt! The coverage is fantastic, and the paint wipes easily off brushes. It has a beautiful, subtle sheen and the color changes with the light of the day. I used it in my San Diego house, and I've convinced my mom to use it in her house in LA too. My parents love the color! This is my favorite eco-friendly paint so far.



Tried and true colors:
Devine Delicate Wall Finish in Olive




Benjamin Moore Eco-Spec
~ $34/gallon
An awesome all-around paint. The sweetish-smelling semigloss and eggshell finishes provide a highly durable, washable surface, ideal for the bathroom or a kid's room. The only drawback: no dark, saturated tints (which have a higher VOC content).


Yolo Colorhouse
~$35/gallon
Has an excellent consistency, pleasant finger-paint-like odor and zero VOCs. If you're looking for a nice selection of off-white colors, look no further! The Air series has lovely pastel shades of white that you apply on top of hospital-y white walls to warm up but still brighten any room.

Yolo only comes in only 40 colors, but all of them are earthy and gorgeous, and the company offers poster size color swatches ($4.99 each).

Tried and true colors: YOLO Colorhouse® Inside Palette in Air.02