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Colourful and healthy

Colour is important to bring a room together, however, pink or blue is not the only question. Here, health aspects are important, too. The wrong type of paint may emit harmful chemicals. Look for low or no VOC paint as well as natural pigments if possible. The “Low VOC” symbol or the “EU-Flower” or the “natureplus” label, that certify the health aspects along with other quality criteria, should give you some guidance.

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Top 7 Tips

  • Choose water based paints with no or very low solvents (VOCs – Volatile Organic Compounds)
  • Look for ecolabel and labels like “Low VOC“
  • Use mechanical tools to remove paint; search for low VOC paint removers
  • Do not spray paint
  • Air the room during and after renovation
  • If your home is old (built before the ’60) and paint is flaking ask a specialist to check if it contains lead. Removing lead paint improperly can increase the hazard by spreading lead dust around the house. Peeling, chipping or chalking lead based paint is a serious hazard and needs immediate attention
  • Avoid paints with claims of being anti-mould as these are very likely to contain biocides.