Comments on: Three Certified Eco Friendly, Low VOC Paint Brands

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By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:17:23 +0000

Hi Justin,
I don’t see why eco-friendly paints would be harmful to your pet lizard. Although I am no expert, I know that the Greenguard Children and Schools certified paints emit no toxins into the air. If I were you I would check their site. The paints are safe for babies and places with low air circulation. So I am thinkning they would be safe for your lizard.

By: Joe Barrios

Joe Barrios — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:24:33 +0000

I’m afraid I have no idea. :)

By: Justin

Justin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:17:12 +0000

Are these brands good for pet cages because i need a brand that wont harm my lizard

By: Joe Barrios

Joe Barrios — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:33:03 +0000

Sorry your first comments didn’t show Angie…I have comments set to be moderated. :)

By: Angie Glover

Angie Glover — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:08:02 +0000

I used an eco-freindly paint called ecotrend. They use recycled eggshells for their binder. I thought this was very interesting and decided to try it. I learned that they also use natural minerals to combat mold and bacteria. I believe they are greengaird certified too. My allergies have improved since I painted my house.

By: Tim Raubuch

Tim Raubuch — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:04:20 +0000

Those who are concerned about the environment and want Low or No VOC paint, should also buy from a local paint manufacturer. That way the paint is transported all over the country. In the Pacific Northwest, I always use Horizon Low VOC paint from Rodda Paint. It’s great, durable and leaves no paint smell!

By: adam

adam — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:02:57 +0000

FreshAire received the GreenGaurd as well. Tis on their site. They are fairly new so that may have something to do with it. They are coming up with a Good Housekeeping badge as well. Well im pretty sure to get “VOC FREE on your can all you need is for that base to be VOC free, the colorant is where some damage can be done and someone not in the paint world would probably never know that…

By: Joe Barrios

Joe Barrios — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:38:15 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion! I think Consumer Reports based their findings on the finished paint product and not just the base–and I’m sure Green Seal and GreenGuard wouldn’t permit such a glaring oversight…but the more choices available the better.

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:05:21 +0000

There is also the FreshAire Choice. From my research most of the “VOC Free Paints” are just a gimmick. The actual base is VOC free but they just add all the VOC’s right back with the colorants. The FAC uses a dry packing colorant system. Its actually really cool to see them drop it in (at Home Depot) check it out. its worth talking about