A Simple Guide to Eco-Friendly Paints

If you are thinking of updating the interior or exterior paint of your home, you should consider using eco-friendly paints. Eco-friendly paints are less toxic than regular paints and offer great splatter resistance. And surprisingly, these paints are still affordable.

What Does Eco-Friendly Mean?

Eco-friendly products are products that do not contain chemicals that are harmful to our environment. You can find eco-friendly options in many products like cleaners and even paint. If you are looking to protect the environment, only use paints that are NOT full of harmful chemicals. That way, you can breathe in clean air while also preserving the environment.

Top toxic paint ingredients to be aware of:

  • VOC – Volatile Organic Compounds – these chemicals evaporate at room temperature and could cause many health issues. This is why you want to look for low or zero VOC paint options. Health issues that can be caused by the paint going through the process of releasing gases, which could take a couple of weeks, include: nausea, dizziness, eye irritation, heart damage, lung damage, kidney damage and even cancer. Unfortunately, paints with VOC can contaminate indoor and outdoor areas. In fact, two-thirds of the VOC emissions recorded in California have been found to be caused by paint!
  • Pigments – usually the color of paint contains chemical pigments that are toxic. Try to look for all natural pigments in natural paint.
  • Fungicides & Biocides – toxic fungicides are used to prevent mildew from growing. Biocides are used to preserve the paint and extend the shelf live. These types of chemicals can linger in the air up to 5 years after application and can impact both indoor and outdoor areas. Like all paint, paints with these chemicals should be disposed of properly as these chemicals have the chance of getting into groundwater.

Things to look for:

First, always read the ingredients in the paint you are looking to purchase! You will be able to find many eco-friendly options at Lowe’s & Home Depot. Check the label and look for low or no VOC, low biocides and use only natural paints with natural pigments.

Tip:

Latex paint has low biocide & VOC levels, making it a lot safer of an option than oil-based paints, especially for interior use!

 

We proudly use Sherwin Williams and other fine paints that offer eco-friendly options. We also use only the best tools and techniques for all residential and commercial jobs. East Valley Painters, serving Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Chandler, and east valley cities for the past 30 years.

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What to Expect When Updating the Paint on Your Home’s Exterior

When updating the exterior paint of your home, it isn’t a spur of the moment project. Whether you are doing it yourself or hiring a residential painter, you will need to do some planning and preparation. But if you are doing it yourself, you have more work in store for you. Here are some tips on how to plan it and how long you can expect the process to take.

Plan!

The first thing to do is decide on the paint color! Are you looking to give your home a fresh coat of the same color? Or do you want something new? Look into the latest trends and talk with experts to help you decide on the right color. And of course, use only the highest quality paints and tools. Once you decide the color, you will be able to have your paint and supplies ready to start the process.

Prep!

Once you are done planning the colors and have things ready, it is time to prep your home. Clean away any pollen, dirt, loose paint and extra debris with a pressure washer. This job should only take a few hours, but it will take about 1-2 days to dry. If you have wood siding, this will take longer to dry, more like around 3 days. To be on the safe side, always plan for a full day of prepping and about 1-2 days for drying.

Paint!

Now, it is time to start adding that paint! If you apply the paint right and carefully, it should only take about 2 to 3 days to dry. Remember to start your project early in the morning when it is cooler out, especially if you are painting during the summer months. Also, always look at weather conditions to make sure that you are in the clear to avoid any unwanted painting disasters from mother nature. It might take an additional half of a day to remove any tape and clean up the supplies.

From start to finish, you are looking at about 5 to 7 days to complete the project. Luckily, high quality paint is expected to last about 8 years, especially in the state of Arizona. We may see some dust storms from time to time, but we do not usually see severe weather that damages the home’s exterior.

 

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Painting Your Home: Prioritizing Rooms

Thinking of painting multiple rooms? It may not be as easy as you think. You will actually need to strategize and plan ahead for a smooth painting process. That means picking which rooms to paint first and which rooms to save for last. Check out this most effective room order for when you want to update the pain in multiple rooms throughout your home.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

You will want to paint your bedrooms and bathrooms first thing and get them out of the way. This is because you want your bathroom to be available for use and you want to be able to use your broom to sleep in and for a place to go to keep the paint fumes out when you’re painting the rest of your house.

Kitchen

The kitchen is another room you won’t want to paint first as well. This is because you don’t want your food like your fresh produce to go bad and you will still be able to use your kitchen. This means you will not be forced to eat out for days. The kitchen needs to be a room that is easily accessible like your bathrooms.

Living Room or Den

Since the living room or den is going to be one of the largest rooms to paint in your home, it will also be one of the most difficult and takes the longest to complete. You will want to cover your furniture or remove it out of the room completely. This can cause a mess, which is why having your bedroom done before hand is a good idea so you can use it to escape the mess and paint fumes.

Laundry Room

You are going to want to wait and paint your laundry room last. Make sure to wash all of your clothes first and never leave any clothes in the room while you are painting because you never want your clothes to smell like paint. This is another reason why having your bedroom done first will be helpful, so that you can keep your clothes in there while working on your laundry room.

Tip

If you are not choosing to use a safer paint option that cuts down on the paint fumes, you will want to light a candle or open your windows to air out the house and reduce the smell of paint.

 

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Color Trends for Your 2018 Interior Design Plans

A new year brings new trends and a fresh new look to the interior design of your home. And in 2018, stunning colors are expected to fill your space with all of the right feels and styles. Color plays an important part in your décor and this year, make sure you are adding the right hues.

You may have already noticed that black is back in style. It has been growing in the recent year with no slowing down in sight. Especially since the color can be added practically to any bedroom, bathroom or kitchen. Adding a few black accents throughout your home will add an elegant and edgy look to your space.

Residential PainterBerry hues like strawberry red, blueberry and raspberry pink are another way to give your interior design a facelift. The great thing about these colors is that you can go bold with more red tones or subtler with light shades of pink. These softer berry colors can add an extra feeling of warmth while still making a statement with your décor.

For a more sophisticated and calming look, go with shades of blue and green. These colors are known to infuse your area with mellow vibes and offer more of a cooling feeling. Plus, it is a great neutral and natural look for bedrooms.

Different shades of gray are going to be popping up even more this year. These tones can be used many different ways to enhance your interior décor with many options like a stony purple-gray shade or more of a cool blue-gray shade.

If you are looking for more of a warmer look for 2018, you can never go wrong with adding different beige tones to your interior design. These shades of neutral are a stunning compliment to any room in the home.

Wanting to go bold this year and hire a residential painter to add these colors to your walls? Contact East Valley Painters today for a free estimate!

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Increase Property Value by Updating Your Home’s Exterior Paint

If you are considering to put your home on the market, you might want to think about ways to increase your property value with home improvement projects. The value of your home can depend on a number of thing, but in the end, it can rely heavily on the appearance of your home and that includes the exterior paint.

Buyers do not want to worry about having to deal with expensive repairs or home improvements when purchasing a home. A new paint job is just one less than for buyers to have to worry about. Plus, since the appearance of your home plays a large role in the property value, many times you will be asked the last time you painted. If it happens to be recent, this is a beneficial selling point that could increase the value easily. It is worth spending the extra money to hire a residential painter so you know the job is getting done right.

Color is important and can make the house look more appealing by making it look larger with light-colored shades or making it look smaller with dark-colored shades. It often reported that more buyers are attracted to light colors like neutrals, whites and creams. So, be mindful when choosing the main colors of your home along with the trim colors.

Keep in mind the balance of the colors of your home’s exterior paint. Try to keep darker colors at the bottom of the property to avoid a top-heavy feel. This can be accomplished by using deep-colored shrubs in front of your home. Also, pay attention to the color of your door. This happens to be a big first impression to buyers.

Since Arizona sees some serious heat most of the year, it is important to protect your vinyl siding from heat damage by using the same color or even a lighter color.

It might be a big investment at the time, but updating your home’s exterior paint can really pay off when selling your home or when you need to compete with other properties in your neighborhood. Consumer Reports report that updating your home’s exterior paint can increase the property value by 2-5 percent. Focusing on the paint of your exterior is an affordable way to significantly increase your property value, especially when compared to vinyl siding installation.

If you are looking to hire a great residential painter to do all of the work to upgrade your home’s exterior paint, call us today for a free estimate at 480-688-4770.

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