According to the EPA your home's indoor air quality can be 3 to 5 times more toxic than the air outside. Now your thinking how can this be possible? It's possible, because toxins are being released by the paints and finishes throughout your home. These toxins can harm your health, and the environment by getting into landfills and groundwater systems. What are VOC's? VOC stands for volatile organic compounds, and are used to help dry and cure the paint faster. When you walk into a freshly painted home and smell the paint odor you can contribute that to the VOC's. The toxins that are being released by the VOC's cause the new paint smell. With no or low-VOC's you can still get the same effectiveness as a regular paint with little or no smell, but it might take a little longer to dry. Ultimately the decision is up to you, but keep your health and the environment in mind the next time you choose a paint.
For more info on VOC paints read the following article https://www.ecobroker.com/misc/articleview.aspx?ArticleID=38 on EcoBroker. As always, if you have any questions contact us at info@archwoodproperties.com or call 214-923-0261.
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