/ 202 HOMES / east valley living
green
paint it
Eco-friendly
Wall Colors
by Kimberly Gunning
Photography by Color Fx
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t’s safe to assume most people would
not voluntarily roll on a gallon of
carcinogens and formaldehyde to
their bedroom walls. But in many cases,
that’s exactly what we’re doing when we
paint our favorite colors onto the walls of
our homes.
Lately, traditional paints have
been under fire as our society slowly
moves toward “green living” or ecofriendly alternatives. Green options
are becoming increasingly popular
amongst homeowners and professional
painters. “It’s [eco-friendly paint] that
is safer for kids and the elderly, and
anyone with sensitivity to fumes,” says
Owner and President of Color Fx Kiel
Nahs of Chandler.
According to Nahs, these
environmentally friendly paints
minimize the risk of allergic reactions
and can reduce the likelihood of asthma
in children. These “green” paints can also
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reduce the risk of headaches, nausea,
fatigue, sinus irritation and skin rashes
caused by inhaling conventional paints.
They can also greatly reduce indoor
air pollution that can lead to serious
medical conditions.
How does it work? Eco-friendly paints
use water as a base, whereas conventional
Benefits
of Eco-friendly Paint
• Minimizes the risk of allergic
reactions and skin rashes
• Reduces the likelihood of asthma
in children
• Can minimize effects of
headache, nausea, fatigue and
sinus irritation
• Greatly reduces indoor air
pollution