Looking for a low-stakes way to design for the health of your client? Start with your paint selection. Going the extra mile when sourcing paint, from low VOCs to third-party Certification, can help eliminate the risk of breathing in toxins from airborne chemicals—for clients and installers. Consider the following criteria when sourcing sustainable paints for your next project.
Get familiar with VOCs
Many common interior products—including certain paints, varnishes, and disinfectants—contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These compounds, which act as solvents to give paint its desired consistency, are released into the air as they dry. And though most VOCs dissipate into the air once the paint has dried, they can continue to offgas small amounts for months and even years to come.
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