We just tried our first zero VOC paint. The paint base has no VOCs and the colorant is also free of VOCs. There aren’t many paints on the market that use a no-VOC colorant so I was really excited to try it. I thought the paint was great. It covered well and I was happy with its performance. It does have a bit of an odor but it doesn’t smell like usual paint chemicals. I was happy enough with it that I’m comfortable recommending it, Natura from Benjamin Moore, on this site. One of the greatest things about this paint, unlike other truly zero VOC paints, is that you can tint it to any color Benjamin Moore offers.
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Posted by Elizabeth Brown on June 4, 2009 at 6:15 pm
I’m glad to hear this. How was the finish after painting? I’ve noticed that Harmony (Sherwin Williams low-voc version) is fine but not great.
Posted by Sophia on June 4, 2009 at 9:05 pm
I’m pretty sure Harmony is Sherwin Williams’ no VOC paint. The SW store in my area recommended Duration, their low-VOC paint, over Harmony so that is what we used in six rooms in our house. But it takes about 10 days (in my opinion) for the odor to completely dissipate, which is why I wanted to try a no-VOC paint.
As for the finish with Natura, I was pleased with it. What do you not like about the Harmony finish? I am no paint pro so I can’t tell you much, but the walls looks completely smooth and everything looks “normal” to me.