In this article, we will learn about them eco friendly paints. During the curing and evaporating process, paints release their solvents in the atmosphere. You remember our articles explaining solvents right?
The release of these Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere, can precipitate effects ranging from Ozone Depletion, to smog, and yes, to Global Warming too. Public sentiment has only been getting stronger in the past few years, and unlike the 1990s, where the introduction of Green paints bombed, the latest revolution is not going to end.
The crux of the matter however, is that painting experts maintain that, despite what the marketers say, paints without VOCs dont perform as well as paints that have them. They claim that they require more coats to achieve the same finish, and are not as long lasting.
However, with VOCs being linked to dizziness, and asthma, public demand is only getting stronger, and the industry has no choice but to respond.
One solution, is to use Latex Paints, that are water based, with an acrylic resin acting as a binder. In addition to being environmentally friendly – Water based means no more VOCs...