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I keep reading how low VOC levels is in indication of a paint's environmental friendly credentials. Not so! It's possible to have a paint which is full of toxic chemicals and have low VOC.

Eco Paint Review – Earthborn Pro Aqua Eggshell

Posted by Tom on Sat, 17 October, 2009 - 21:29 – Add new comment

Pro aqua eggshell by Earthborne is an interior and exterior water based eggshell paint for wood. Although it can be used for exterior work, I don't, I prefer to use oil based product instead such as Holkham linseed oil paint or Osmo opaque wood stain. I do intent to do some exterior testing but I'll be the guinea pig and test it with my own home.

Does It Need Painting

Posted by Tom on Sat, 12 September, 2009 - 08:31 – Add new comment

We seem not to be able to leave things be. It's as if we speak to a object and say "look as you are?

Why use Eco Paints

Posted by Tom on Sat, 1 August, 2009 - 17:34 – Add new comment

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According to World Health Organisation professional decorators are 40% more likely to contract lung cancer.

Lining Paper, Do You Need It?

Posted by Tom on Sat, 4 July, 2009 - 11:36 – Add new comment

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Many a time, when on interior decorating jobs, I find myself removing loose
lining paper. What often starts off with a loose corner ends up with the
removal of all the paper. When the paper is off, I often I can't see a reason why lining paper was used in the first place.