We're always on the lookout for new products -- and when they're eco-friendly, we consider that a bonus. So when we stumbled across Green Planet Paints, we were intrigued by the claim on their website.
Green Planet Paints are all-natural, plant-based interior paints that are so safe the company claims you can bathe in them. Wow - talk about an inventive sales pitch! We have to admit - we were a little tempted to fill up the tub with a couple of gallons of eggshell and have a nice, relaxing soak. Instead, we'll leave the paint where it belongs -- on our walls!
So what's the secret of Green Planet Paints? They combine mineral pigments with plant chemistry, creating a sustainable formula that's completely VOC-free. The paint is as high-performance as other interior brands, meaning you don't have to worry about sacrificing quality for non-toxicity.
We've talked on the site before about using natural hydraulic lime to refresh your home's masonry. If you're thinking about a paint project within your home's interior, consider lime wash paint, which evokes a plaster-like feel and is an ideal way to create an aged aesthetic.
Lime wash paint results in an aged, velvety finish that adds an Old World look, enhancing an older home or nicely contrasting with more modern surroundings.
If you're interested in the look of lime wash, you have a couple of options. Valspar carries a textured lime wash finish that you can apply on top of a base coat in any number of techniques, including sponging, color washing and fresco. This is ideal for those seeking the flexibility to choose from any base coat color while still incorporating the look of lime wash.
KILZ has introduced a zero-voc interior/exterior primer, sealer and stainblocker called KILZ Clean Start. It's also low odor and and water based and cleans easily with soap and water.
If you plan on re-painting a wall you should definitely take the time to use a primer to ensure the best adhesion and performance of your paint as well as to make sure you get the desired color.
KILZ Clean Start is currently available at Walmart and Home Depot for $21-$25 per gallon.
Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Twitter as we'll announce our KILZ $100 Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway that you can use to buy some KILZ Clean Start or use for any other home improvement products.
Disposing of paint is always a chore and now that you've spent the warmer days of autumn getting to all those paint projects you meant to do all summer, your garage, basement, or shed probably looks an awful lot like the photo above. (That's my personal stash of used and empty paint containers from three years worth of projects and reno.)
But what's a responsible DIY'er to do with so much potential waste? If you have a septic system, paint disposal is of a particular concern so as not to disrupt the delicate bacterial balance within the tank. Never fear, we have the solutions to all of your paint container disposal questions.
