Zero voc/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Painting with zero VOC paint from Benjamin Moore
Paints, finishes and natural coatings

Choosing safe paints

...zeroVOCpaint from Benjamin Moore , which is alsozeroemissions but which has been superceded. Some paint companies will offerzeroVOCpaint but neglect to tell you that there are other dangerous chemicals as well asVOCs in the colourants. Be sure to enquire about this, Benjamin Moore is one brand we know that is e...

DIY Natural Earth Pigment Paint, Making it at Home is Easy
Healthy indoor air quality

DIY recipe for natural healthy paint

...zeroVOCproducts) is applied. The odor is only noticeable for the first few days after the paint dries, but the toxins continue to off-gas for 3-5 years afterwards. According to the environmental standard Green Seal, only 50% of theVOCpaint emissions in a new coat of latex paint are emitted in the first year. The ...

Interior solid pine door
Doors and trim

Interior finishing

...VOC-free.VOCs will continue to release toxic fumes for years after application. Water-based sealants and adhesives will be less toxic, and while silicone has a heavy ecological footprint in production, it's inert and harmless after it dries. Choosing interior doors: Reclaimed doors Pros : Reusing materials d...

Drywall and construction dust
Cleaning and maintenance

Tips for keeping air clean during renovations

...VOCfree. Buying 'lowVOC' paint is a bit like buying 'light' cigarettes, whereaszeroVOCis more like quitting. It's not that much more money forzeroVOC, and watch for the colourants as well - some brands advertize that they havezeroVOCS在他们的颜料中,但没有提到他们存在于颜料中……

MDF Formaldehyde Free Alternatives - Made from Rice Stalks
Healthy indoor air quality

The formaldehyde-free MDF non-toxic alternative made of natural rice-stalks

...VOC稻草中纤板是一种利用农业废弃物生产的产品,目前价值非常低,由于缺乏营养价值,甚至不能作为饲料使用。任何时候有机废物被转化为可用材料时,它就会固碳。

90 year old red pine refinished with zero VOC floor oil
Paints, finishes and natural coatings

How to find a healthier wood finish

...VOCs per can of water based polyurethane; compare that with a lowVOCpaint which will have about 50 grams, orZeroVOCpaint which will have... wait for it...zero! (excluding perhaps a low level in the coloring if separately tinted.) Oil based floor finishes & varnish are high inVOC's: If there is a 'pro' to oil ...

Non-toxic building materials can improve home air quality
Healthy indoor air quality

Maintaining healthy indoor air quality

...zeroVOCpaints Choosing formaldehyde andVOCfree new furniture How to create a healthy home office with Biophilic Interior Design Find more about green home construction in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages - Also, learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here . ...

DIY cork flooring pros, cons & installation guide with video
Flooring and stairs

Cork flooring installation - the eco-friendly flooring choice, with "how to" video

...ZeroVOCGreenForce adhesive from Bostik. We thank them both for taking part in this project, helping us reach our target of LEED Platinum while creating a healthy and beautiful interior living space. For more home building inspiration, check out our newest concept house, the LEED V4 Platinum Wakefield House with sol...

Healthy indoor air quality

The impact of ambient fragrances on our health

...VOCs) after one hour of diffusion. Similar results were found in a study conducted in the United States. All products tested emitted at least one type ofVOC, and a quarter of theseVOC根据美国法律[4],这些有毒物质被列为潜在有毒物质。是否有安全天然的环境香氛产品?是的,但是他们……

Hemp fibreboard and Hemp insulation - the Green Building choice
Wood and organic materials

Hemp building supplies

...VOCs. Hemp Coreboard on the other hand, is non-toxic and does not contain formaldehyde and toxic resins. Coreboard is also manufactured using a sugar-based binder, therefore hemp building products can help contribute to cleaner interior air quality in homes. To meet industrial safety standards, a salt-based fire-r...

Marmoleum is a non-toxic eco choice for flooring
Flooring and stairs

Marmoleum: a healthy and durable flooring option.

Remember linoleum? Meet marmoleum! Remember linoleum, that durable but boring material found on most kitchen and bathroom floors of older homes? These days, its called marmoleum and it comes in bright colors and faux finishes. Whatever name you call it, it’s generally considered both the greenest and healthiest floo...