We take it for granted, that new paint smell. It smells fresh and clean—the end of decorating project and the start of a fresh new look for your home. But that smell is toxic. It’s a sign of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including acetone, xylene, toluene, benzene and formaldehyde. It’s toxic and it’s fully avoidable.
Our interior paints have a 25 year range warranty. We have no hesitation in guaranteeing the quality of the paints, and when applied correctly, the beautiful finish in your home should last for many years.
Volatile organic compounds are gases released from paint, from a range of commonly used toxic chemicals in interior house paint. These chemicals include toluene, xylene, ethyl acetate, formaldehyde, methylene chloride and glycol. While the bulk of the harm is caused while the paint dries, the first few weeks afterwards, and when the paint is removed/ sanded back, we just don’t know the long term effects.
The VOCs in fresh paint can cause eye irritation, an itchy throat, dizziness, headaches, fatigue and problems breathing. For some people, the problems can persist for weeks after application. For people exposed to VOCs regularly, like painters, there is evidence to suggest serious long-term health problems with the liver, kidneys and nervous system.
Studies done suggest that using green building materials can reduce harmful impacts on human health by more than 50%. Our eco-positive paints are one step in the right direction.
With years of commercial and residential painting experience, we have the skills to get the job done right. We walk through your home with you and assess the current state of the interior and the steps we need to take to ensure a good quality finish. We talk to you about what you want and combine that with our years of experience and knowledge to create the perfect outcome. We can help you with the colour choice too—we know that some people find it overwhelming.
We work with you to create a painting schedule that works with your life. We can go room-by-room so there’s minimal disruption, or get the entire house done as quickly as possible, whatever works for you.
Not only are our paints eco-friendly, but our whole process of prepping your home is too. If the old paint needs to be removed, we use a vacuum sander so that the paint particles end up safety disposed of, not in your environment.
The standard of our work is impeccable. We leave the house in immaculate condition—and this is just part of our standard service. Contact us today for your free, no obligation quote.
Specialty undercoat or pigmented sealer: With fantastic adhesion to almost any substrate, this undercoat ensures your top coat looks amazing. This undercoat uses natural raw ingredients to create this adaptive sealer, primer and undercoat. Works on timber (not cedar), vinyl wallpaper, painted surfaces, glass, some plastics and well-primed metal surfaces.
Wall, ceiling and feature paint: Using plant oils, earth clay and tree resins, this paint looks fantastic on, and you know there’s no harmful VOCs. It’s highly durable, washable, and comes in any shade you want, even matching standard commercial paints. Whether you want light or dark colours, there’s a high quality option to choose from.
Enamel paint: For wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens, we recommend this VOC free, solvent free enamel paint. It uses plant oils and resins to make a highly durable, washable, water-repellent finish. Available in a range of light colours in a low sheen as well as gloss or semi-gloss finish. Its natural elasticity makes it an ideal finish for timber, as it moves and breathes with the natural expansion and contraction of the wood.
Gib primer/ sealer: For a new build or rebuild, this primer and sealer sets your gib-board up for the perfect finish with the wall and ceiling paint. Using natural oils, resins and other natural ingredients, this product seals the gib and ensures your project will be a success.
Whether you have questions about the paint, the service, or your need a quote, drop us a line. We are happy to make a time to see you, or just have a chat on the phone.
