If you're staying home this holiday weekend and tackling some paint projects you're in luck. A few retailers and paint manufacturers are offering some Labor Day deals and discounts on paint.
Behr is offering $5 off 1 gallon and $20 off 5 gallons.
Sherwin-Williams is offering 30% off paints and stains
Now that September has arrived, we're officially kicking off paint month here at C&H! We'll be bringing you the latest paint tips, tricks and news, as well as sharing some of our favorite resources to make sure your paint project goes as smoothly as possible.
Feel free to share your own paint projects with us--you just might see them on the blog! Maybe you experimented with color, painted an unconventional surface or have a favorite go-to brand or tool. Whatever it is, let us know either in the comments or by e-mailing editor@charlesandhudson.com.
Happy painting!
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If you're eager to get a head start on next year's home improvement and decorating projects, you may want to consult Behr Paint's 2011 Color and Design Trends forecast.
According to the company, "The versatility of paint is the focus of 2011 Behr color trends. Beyond just color applied on the wall, paint is the perfect prescription for revitalizing other decor items as well."
VOC's (volatile organic compounds) are carbon based compounds that readily vaporize into the air and as they enter the air they produce ozone which causes indoor air pollution and can lead to many nasty health issues including nausea, headaches, irritable eyes. VOC's have also been linked to cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia.
That is why the push for low VOC and zero VOC paints is so huge. Zero VOC paint can cost $30-$50 a gallon but low VOC paint is more inline with the price of regular paint and is much more environmentally friendly than traditional paint.
When shopping for Zero or Low VOC paint look at both the base and the colorant levels of lbs/gal or g/l of VOC. VOC levels are expressed in pounds per gallon (lbs/gal) or grams per liter (g/l). Interior paint is given a Green Seal if it has a VOC content less than 50 g/l (for flat sheen) or 150 g/l (non-flat sheen).
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