If you’re choosing paint for your home, you might feel overwhelmed by all of the choices and the technical language might leave you feeling confused. And what about Low VOC Paint? What does that even mean? Do you need it? Our residential painters in Toronto can help you to understand your options and help you to choose the right paint for your home.
VOC?
VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. And while that sounds very scientific it’s not actually all that complicated. VOCs are responsible for the “fresh paint” smell, but even after the smell has faded away and the paint has dried, these chemicals continue to spread through your home. VOC levels inside a home are often 10 times higher inside than outside. The problem is, VOCs can contribute to breathing problems, headaches, and nausea, so more people are looking for ways to limit the amount of VOCs in their Toronto home.
Low VOC Paint?
Low VOC paint is a good first step in reducing the impact of these chemicals on your home, but you’ll want to do a little additional reading when choosing your paint. “Low” in this case isn’t a standardized measure, so it’s just in comparison to other types of paint. It’s still an improvement, and Low VOC paint is a bit easier to work with than No VOC paint. Depending on the location in your home and your needs, a Toronto residential painter may be able to suggest the best type of paint for a given room.
No VOC Paint?
No VOC paint is becoming more widely available, allowing homeowners to keep the amount of VOCs in their home to a minimum. Residential Painters are your best bet when applying No VOC paint, because it dries much more quickly than regular paint. A professional can make sure that your walls still look perfect. No VOC paint offers more options for non-toxic and environmentally friendly paints. Some of them even come in recyclable plastic containers!
Low VOC Paint and No VOC Paint are available in a wide range of colours, so you won’t have to sacrifice your vision for your home. A residential painter in Toronto can help make sure that you can choose a paint that is right for the health of you and your family, and ensure that it’s applied properly. Your walls are the backdrop to your space, so make sure that you start with something that is perfect. If you’d like to learn more about becoming a residential painter, contact IUPAT today.
