As a Greenpainter, Joel’s Painting prefers to use low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paints for interior acrylic work, and water-based interior enamel equivalents. Plant and mineral based paints are also available and can be used on request.

VOCs are petroleum-based solvents that evaporate from paint while it is drying. These compounds are one of the causes of paint odors. The VOCs are released into the environment for up to 5 years after application which means that you are still breathing in these paint fumes long after the paints have dried. These fumes reduce air quality in your home and also result in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Conventional acrylic paints have around 3-7% VOCs while conventional oil-based enamel paints have between 35-50% VOCs. Low VOC acrylic paints have less than 1% VOC (untinted) and enamel equivalents contain around 8% VOC (untinted). Like conventional paints, low VOC paints are washable and stain resistant and come in a huge range of colors. Low VOC paints have virtually no paint fumes and odors that may trigger breathing discomfort or asthma.

View these websites for more info on a few of the Green products we use...

• Glidden - Lifemaster
• Sherwin Williams - Harmony
• Benjamin Moore - Natura

What makes Joels Painting “green”?

1) We are LEAD certified and a responsible contractor trained by the EPA in environmental low impact laws.

2) We also help the environment by keeping what gets tossed in to the landfill at a bare minimum.

3) We offer high quality low or zero VOC paint.

4) Help you achieve the look you want while being environmentally sensitive and health conscious.