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Safecoat Paints & Primers 
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Auro Paint 
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Green Paints & Coatings Know-How
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Of all of the low-toxic materials one could choose, low-toxic paints and coatings are an important and relatively easy selection to make. To do so is to take a big step toward creating a healthy home environment for you and your family. |
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 The Trouble with Latex: Why Common Paints Can Be Harmful, and What You Can Do About It
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Advice From GreenHomeGuide
This buyer’s guide summarizes the environmental pros and cons and durability of the three major categories of wood stains: natural oil, acrylic or urethane, and water-based. Use it to find the best stain for your specific situation.
by GreenHomeGuide Staff, 11/28/06
Advice From GreenHomeGuide
Buyer’s Guide to Clear Finishes
This buyer’s guide compares and contrasts clear finishes on their environmental and health qualities, and includes selection tips. Use it to find the best clear coating for your specific situation.
by GreenHomeGuide Staff, 11/21/06
GreenHomeGuide Overview
Low- or no-VOC is synonymous with green paints and coatings. According to the EPA, VOCs can cause respiratory, skin and eye irritation; headaches; nausea; muscle weakness; and more serious ailments and diseases. But what exactly are VOCs, and how can you reduce their impact on your project?
by GreenHomeGuide Staff, 06/02/06
GREENHOMEGUIDE MATERIALS OVERVIEW
Selecting Healthy and Environmentally Sound Stains
This guide helps you choose the best stains for beautifying and protecting wood surfaces while minimizing environmental and health impacts.
by GreenHomeGuide Staff, 08/23/05
GREENHOMEGUIDE MATERIALS OVERVIEW
Selecting Healthy and Environmentally Sound Finishes
This guide helps you choose the best finish for floors and other home surfaces while minimizing environmental and health impacts.
by GreenHomeGuide Staff, 08/16/05
GREENHOMEGUIDE MATERIALS OVERVIEW
Selecting Healthy and Environmentally Sound Paints
A new coat of paint or stain can make a room feel fresh again, but it often has the opposite effect on the air quality in your home. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), paints, stains and other architectural coatings produce about 9 percent of the volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from consumer and commercial products, making them the second-largest source of VOC emissions after automobiles.
by GreenHomeGuide Staff, 08/09/05