TOP PAINT COMPANIES THAT OFFER ECO-FRIENDLY OPTIONS

 

You have already cleaned and decluttered your house. Now you are ready to neutralize the décor. If you are like most people, selecting paint colors is very confusing and overwhelming, even when not selling a home. Here are a few of the more popular paint manufacturers and some suggestions for collections from that company.

There are way too many colors to list here. Just keep in mind that darker, richer colors are best used as accents, while lighter or medium-toned colors can be used in larger amounts. Remember too that light doesn’t mean just white or beige. There are plenty of shades of blue, green, gold, orange, and brown that work great for staging.

I selected paints that are low or zero-VOC. Most of these manufacturers may offer other lines that are also low or zero-VOC. With any paint, it’s important to note that certain colors in a zero-VOC paint line may not be zero-VOC. Always ask first.

1. Sherwin-Williams: I love the HGTV Home Collection from Sherwin-Williams. You can pick a theme and all the colors in that category work well together, so you can mix and match with confidence. Good choices for staging are the Neutral Nuance and Coastal Cool themes. Most of the colors in the HGTV Home Collection are zero-VOC.


2. Valspar: Valspar Ultra is a great choice because this is paint and primer in one. It is zero-VOC, and stain and mildew-resistant.


3. Behr (from Home Depot): Behr Premium Plus Ultra is also paint and primer in one. It’s mildew-resistant and has a stain-blocking formula. Many are zero or low-VOC.


 
Behr offers many low or no-VOC paint lines.
Copyright 2010 by Anne Hornyak 




4. Olympic: Olympic Premium is a zero-VOC formula that’s available in any color. It’s stain resistant.


5. Benjamin Moore: Benjamin Moore Natura is a no-VOC line of paint. There are an unlimited number of colors available. It’s 100% acrylic.


6. Glidden: Glidden’s Brilliance Collection 2N1 is paint and primer in one. The paint is mildew-resistant and either low or zero-VOC.


 
 This paint and primer in one makes painting easier.
Copyright 2011 by Dawn Camp




7. Yolo Colorhouse: All paints made by this manufacturer are zero-VOC. They are available online, as well as at certain retail stores. Check their website to find local retailers.


8. Mythic: Mythic Paints are also all zero-VOC. They are stain-resistant. Paint can be purchased online or at select retailers. To find a local store, visit their website.


 
All Mythic paints are zero-VOC.
Copyright 2008 by Reader of the Pack


9. Dutch Boy: Dutch Boy Platinum and Dutch Boy Refresh are both zero-VOC paints. Platinum is paint and primer in one. Refresh is mildew-resistant.


10. Pratt & Lambert: Pro-Hide Green Interior Latex is zero-VOC. Visit their website to find a local retailer.

All of these companies offer a wide range of colors that work great for staging your home. Also, many retailers will match colors, either from another manufacturer, a paint chip, or an object you bring in, such as a blanket. Painting is one of those inexpensive staging tips that can give you a great return on your investment.