Nah, they’re not. I’ve just found a great article in the New York Times. Stephen Treffinger has test-driven a few makes of VOC paints. Have a read here. As you will see, some of them are quite reasonably priced. There is no reason to go on using toxic paint any more. It’s not just the painter who is risking with his health, it’s the people who will live in the house. Did you know that majority conventional interior paints will continue emitting volatile substances for many years. Even after they’ve dried out.
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I think more people should start using VOC paints. If they knew what they were doing to their health with regular paints, they’d probably change their minds. There’s no reason not to switch really, and they’re not that expensive.
Exactly. Some of the conventional “bad” paints, especially the branded ones, are even more expensive than eco paints. I agree – there’s no reason to go on using violent chemicals inside your home! After all you and your kids will be living there.