Low/No VOC Paint - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

MJM · 08-17-2007, 05:36 PM

I have a customer who wants to use a low/no VOC paint for the interior of her home. I have not had any experience with these paints. Can anyone tell me how they compare to the regular premium paints as far as durability, ease of application etc... Thanks

George Z · 08-17-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MJM

I have a customer who wants to use a low/no VOC paint for the interior of her home. I have not had any experience with these paints. Can anyone tell me how they compare to the regular premium paints as far as durability, ease of application etc... Thanks

They are comparable to second or first line paints.

We use B. Moore Ecospec a lot but it tints up to base 3 only.

Farrow & Ball is top line paint (very expensve too)

PPG Pure Performance is great.

No limitations at all.

MarvinWilleyJr · 08-17-2007, 07:33 PM

We are using a paint called Lifemaster by ICI...it's a low VOC paint. It brushes out nice, and rolls good too. It's just expensive.

George Z · 08-18-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MarvinWilleyJr

We are using a paint called Lifemaster by ICI...it's a low VOC paint. It brushes out nice, and rolls good too. It's just expensive.

How expensive?
It costs about $30.00 Canadian here.

The Farrow & Ball I mentioned above is about $80.00

MarvinWilleyJr · 08-18-2007, 08:39 AM

Have to look it up, but I believe it is alittle over 30 a gallon.

Flikka · 08-18-2007, 09:03 AM

I'm partial to Farrow & Ball myself....goes on like a dream and yes it is expensive but well worth all the benefits. Says me.

George Z · 08-18-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Flikka

I'm partial to Farrow & Ball myself....goes on like a dream and yes it is expensive but well worth all the benefits. Says me.

I like them too.

Tmrrptr · 08-21-2007, 01:27 AM

We've used SW harmony line of low voc.
Its fine.
client was SO happy there was no paint smell !
2 coats works well.
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