|
COLOR 101
- Why Color Matters
|
Considering how color makes you feel and what it says about
you, is it any wonder that color is one of the most important
decorating decision you'll make?
Color is a language. Color is one of the most
fulfilling elements in our lives. Color can attract your attention
or change your mood. It speaks to who you are, how you feel
and where you're going. At Sherwin-Williams, we can help you
put together the perfect colors for your life.
Color is one of the first things you notice
when you walk into a room. Is it any wonder that color, and
how you use it, is one of the most important decorating decisions
you'll make in your home? Inside your home, the latest colors
and the way they're applied give voice to your personality and
décor.
Color sets a mood. From floor to ceiling,
paint color reflects your style and makes a personal statement
of what home means to you.
- Color unites one-of-a-kind accent pieces with manufactured
items throughout your home.
- Electrifying hues, inspired by technology, bring a touch
of whimsy to spaces that also feature natural carved wood,
woven textiles and wrought iron.
- Bright colors are further enhanced when paired with large
areas of negative space.
|
- Article courtesy of Sherwin-Williams
|
|
|
............................................................................................................................................................................................................ |
|
|
THINKING GREEN - Non-Toxic Paints
|
Indoor air is three times more polluted than outdoor air,
and according to the EPA, is considered to be one of
the top 5 hazards to human health. Paints and finishes are among
the leading causes.
Paints and finishes release low level toxic emissions into
the air for years after application. The source of these toxins
is a variety of VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds) which, until
recently, were essential to the performance of the paint.
New environmental regulations, and consumer demand, have led
to the development of low-VOC and zero-VOC paints and finishes.
Most paint manufacturers now produce one or more non-VOC variety
of paint. These new paints are durable, cost-effective and less
harmful to human and environmental health.
Types of Non-Toxic Paints and Finishes
- Natural Paints and Finishes - These are paints made from
natural raw ingredients such as water, plant oils and resins,
plant dyes and essential oils; natural minerals such as clay,
chalk and talcum; milk casein, natural latex, bees' wax, earth
and mineral dyes. Water-based natural paints give off almost
no smell. The oil-based natural paints usually have a pleasant
fragrance of citrus or essential oils. Allergies and sensitivities
to these paints is uncommon. These paints are the safest for
your health and for the environment.
- Zero VOC - Any paint with VOC's in the range of 5 grams/liter
or less can be called "Zero VOC", according to the
EPA. Some manufacturers may claim "Zero-VOC's",
but these paints may still use colorants, biocides and fungicides
with some VOC's. Adding a color tint usually brings the VOC
level up to 10 grams/liter, which is still quite low.
- Low VOC - Low VOC paints, stains and varnishes use water
as a carrier instead of petroleum-based solvents. These certified
coatings also contain no, or very low levels, of heavy metals
and formaldehyde. Low VOC paints will still emit an odor until
dry. If you are particularly sensitive, make sure the paint
you buy contains fewer than 25 grams/liter of VOC's.
DWS Painting offers responsible options that meet the most
stringent requirements without sacrificing durability. For more
information please call (530) 272-8244.
|
- Article courtesy of Earth
Easy
|
|
|
............................................................................................................................................................................................................ |
|
|
RECYCLING PAINT
|
Once your painting project is finished...As with any painting
project, latex paint is often purchased in greater quantities
than needed. Rather than dispose of the leftover paint, it can
be used or reprocessed to make a high-quality, economical, recycled
paint for use in place of standard latex paint.
The average household stockpiles 1 to 3 gallons of excess paint
per year, according to several studies. In California, unless
latex paint is reused or recycled, it it considered a hazardous
waste and must be disposed of in a Class I hazardous waste landfill.
Landfilling is an unnecessary expense because leftover paint,
in most cases, is still a usable product. Purchasing recycled
paint creates a market demand that helps build a convenient
collection infrastructure.
HOW TO RECYCLE PAINT:
Take all your leftover oil-base, latex and paint related products
to the McCourtney Road Transfer Station for recycling. That
includes aerosol spray paint cans that are not empty. It's free!
|
- Article courtesy of Nevada County Recycles
|
|
|
|
|