Sydney Painters and Environmentally Friendly Paints
Non-Toxic Paints
According to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) of Australia, Indoor Air is considered one the top five hazards to human health. Paints and finishes are among the leading causes as they release low level toxic emissions into the air for years after application. The source of these toxins is a variety of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which, until recently, were essential to the performance of the paint.
New environmental regulations and consumer demand have led to the development of low-VOC and zero-VOC paints and finishes. Most paint manufacturers now produce one or more non-VOC variety of paint. These new paints are durable, cost-effective and less harmful to human and environmental health.
Sydney Painters uses environmentally friendly paints from the Enviro product range from major painting suppliers.
The benefits of using Enviro paints are:
- They benefit everyone, especially those with allergies and chemical sensitivities.
- Reduces landfill, groundwater and ozone depleting contaminants.
- Low-VOC products perform well in terms of coverage, scrubability and hideability (covering flaws on previous coats).
- Easy cleanup with soap and warm water.
- Low odour during application; no odour once cured. No off-gassing.
- Painted areas can be occupied sooner, with no odour complaints.
- Cleanup and disposal greatly simplified.
