Frequently Asked Questions
I painted my room with a non toxic paint but still smelled an odor. Is that bad?
— Don’t worry, when you clean something with vinegar water, do you smell vinegar? If you spilled a cup of coffee on the counter, would you smell coffee? Just because the paint has an odor doesn’t mean that toxic off-gassing is occurring.
Are there eco paints for the exterior?
—Absolutely. You can now paint your entire house with an eco paint and expect the same durability and performance as conventional products.
Can I use non toxic paint in the bathroom?
—Yes. You can paint high-humidity areas like kitchens and bathrooms with the same durability and performance as conventional products.
Is eco paint safe for babies?
—Yes! You can relax your concerns and paint your house using eco-paint with a baby in the room. Send us an email if you have any questions.
Do I need a primer?
—Depending on the surface to be painted, you may need a primer. You may have guessed already: there’s eco primer. But for most applications (i.e. raw wood, plaster, drywall) eco paint can be used as a primer AND topcoat, so there’s no need to go through the process of changing brushes and buckets to switch from primer to finish paint, which saves time.
Is there any eco-paint for metal?
—Yes.
Can I paint over vinyl?
—Yes.
Can I paint over a surface that’s been previously painted with oil?
—Yes! You can paint over oil with certain non toxic paints. Always prepare the surface as you would before using any paint; with a light sanding and, if the surface is greasy, a de-greasing with a natural de-greaser.
I have a rust problem, what can I do?
—You can convert the rust to primer using a non-toxic eco product, then paint the surface any color you like.
Why haven’t I heard of these products before?
—Some of these materials are hundreds of years old, others are the result of cutting edge technology (that’s been in the testing process for many years) and which have only recently become available to the general public.