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Take extra measures to ensure your painting project is an environmentally safe experience. The best quality acrylic paints are products that contain low or no volatile organic compounds (otherwise known as VOCs). These products reduce the emissions of VOCs into the home which improves indoor air quality and reduces urban smog. Check the labels on the cans for LEED certification to ensure you are using a low VOC product. LEED certified products are considered “green” or “environmentally-friendly.”

Following are tips for “green” painting:

Use all the paint.

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Painting windows and trim is a popular DIY project with many homeowners because it gives us an opportunity to do something rewarding, improve our home and save money.

It’s important to remember however that painting windows, doors and trim with oil based paints is an involved process and requires more steps and care than simply painting interior walls with latex based paints. Because of this added complexity and cost, it’s wise to take the proper steps to ensure the job is done right and reduce the risk of wasted time and money.

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