Have you ever wondered what chemicals are included in the manufacture of standard house paints? Or what causes the fumes you smell in a freshly painted room? Eco paints don’t contain the VOC’s, solvents and other chemicals which go into ordinary house paints. It’s not just about reducing unpleasant fumes and considering the effect on the environment, there is also an important health aspect. Long term exposure to paint chemicals and solvents has been linked with serious health risks.
There has been a fashion trend towards the use of traditional ‘heritage’ paint colours in recent years that goes hand in hand with the rise of natural, environmentally friendly brands. For most people who already go eco shopping for their food, clothes and cleaning products it’s a natural extension to buy eco paint for their walls.
Matt and silk emulsions produced by Auro UK, give an excellent finish, come in a wide range of contemporary colours and are solvent free. When you are eco shopping for paints on our website you will also see environmentally friendly alternatives to gloss paint for both wood and metal. They are available in a choice of hues and perform well both indoors and outdoors. Auro UK also produces natural thinners, anti-mould products and lime-casein powder paint, all of which are available through our online ethical shop.
If you are concerned that the lack of chemicals in these products means they are more likely to go mouldy in humid rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms, there is no need to worry. New developments in eco paint production mean that they perform just as well as their non-eco counterparts, whilst using natural ingredients.
There aren’t many ethical shops like ours in the UK where you will find a full range of environmentally friendly decorating products. At AllThingsGreen we have thoroughly researched the market and found the very best eco paint and related products available for you.
