It is a worrying thought that solvents originating from paints in daily use are emitted into the air and is not something we would actually want to happen. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs for short) are creeping into the our surroundings. This could result to a number of bad effects; for example, it can cause the ozone to deplete, it can add to the problem of smog and also the big one; it can contribute towards global warming. Global warming issues mean that people are trying to find more alternatives in their choice of paints. The initial popularity of eco friendly paints failed to impress when they initially entered the market during the 1990s.
Since consumers are now becoming conscious of the environmental problems, will eco friendly paints be more popular? These types of paints have been found in some hotels however most of the Scottsdale hotels and La Jolla hotels have not used these paints. Those with expertise in painting need to be converted. The contradicting opinions mean that, according to some of these paint experts, paints that have the volatile organic compounds are more superior. These experts also maintain that these eco friendly paints also require additional coats in order to achieve the same finish as normal paints, and that they don’t last as long. The public are making the switch to environmentally friendly paints to avoid health related conditions such as headaches and asthma so the paint makers need to take account of this.
A answer to the issue is to make use of latex paints that are water based, containing acrylic resin which works as a binder. They are believed to be Earth friendly and being water based don’t have VCOs. The water based attribute of latex paint means that painting on iron is a problem due to rusting. No matter the drawback, latex paints are becoming more and more popular with consumers.
How paint is created and where it comes from, all goes to define if it is environmentally friendly. There are some paints that have Titanium Dioxide which can cover other paints because it is really white in color. Titanium Dioxide is made using a couple of processes that result in weak sulfuric acid being produced. How the acid is discharged is environmentally harmful as the sea is its ultimate stop.
Another issue with Titanium Dioxide is that it reacts to sunlight, resulting in smog, when utilized as an outer coating. The reality that carcinogens could cause cancer is a serious concern since it has a link with Titanium Dioxide. Even though these concerns are known Titanium Dioxide nevertheless continues to be widely used in paints.
Eco friendly paints is going to become widely used as we begin to realize the damaging effects that everyday paints have on our health and in our environment.
