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VOC in paint is the chemicals that many wall paints contain. VOC stands for volatile organic compounds, and are harmful chemicals that are released into the air when you paint the walls of your home. What’s worse is that these chemicals are released a long time after your paint dries due to a process called off-gassing. This article is going to be discussing VOC in paint and ultimately why you should avoid it.  Why is there VOC in paint? Firstly, we wanted to cover the background of VOC in paint, starting with why paint even contains VOCs in the first...

Today we are going to be discussing our guide to a toxic free home, focussing primarily on wall paint. Toxic free paint is one of the easiest changes to make when it comes to opting for a non toxic home, this is because it doesn't affect your lifestyle significantly. There are many household products that release toxins into the air in your home which can have a negative impact on your health but can also be detrimental to the environment. This guide aims to make you more aware of the toxins in your home and the changes you can make...

Choosing a wall paint when decorating your home can be difficult, for example you have to decide which colour and what brand? On top of that, the challenge of finding a good quality paint that is safe for your family makes it all the more difficult. As more and more people are becoming aware of our social responsibility, paint has been highlighted as an area of concern. For those who don’t know, your standard wall paint contains toxic chemicals called VOCs which stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. This article will explore the key differences between VOC paint and VOC free...

So, you’ve just added a fresh coat of paint to your walls and the smell is considerably unpleasant. You may be wondering, what on earth is the cause of these nasty smells? We have worked hard to create odorless paint and during this time we have learned a lot. This article will explore the smell of paint and the cause behind it.  Here is why typical wall paint leaves nasty odors lingering in your home and the risks associated with it: Chemicals The main reason why fresh paint can leave a strong odor is due to the chemicals it contains....

You may or may not be aware that many household paints are toxic. We have put together this article to share the 7 reasons why we suggest changing to non toxic paint alternative. Just some examples of why we think you should switch are that: your typical wall paint can be bad for the environment, full of chemicals and nasty smells. Switching to a non toxic paint helps to minimise these issues. 7 reasons to change your wall paint to non toxic paint It's Better For The Environment First of all, non toxic wall paint as the name suggests is...