Paint plays an important role in personal health. This fact is often misinterpreted by commercial subcontractors Seattle working on your home renovation project, who use paint that is cheap but hazardous to your family’s health. Experts at United Signature believe that paint plays an important role in aesthetics as well as the psychological well-being of the household members. Today we look at how a specific type of paint should always be chosen irrespective of the cost involved.
Why Paint Matters For Health?
When a commercial construction subcontractor Seattle is working on the interior of a house, paint seems to be the least important item on the list. The lower value of paint is placed both on aesthetics and the health. Many conventional paint release VOC or volatile organic compounds that are seriously injurious to human and animal health. These compounds are dry in nature and can cause dizziness, headaches, respiratory issues and even forms of cancer if exposed to humans for a long period of time. Homes in Seattle are usually air sealed to improved air quality but VOC in paint can make the home air quality worse without external affects. This is why choosing the right paint is so important for any commercial subcontractor Seattle.
What is VOC?
VOC or Volatile Organic Compounds are carbon-based chemicals that dissolve in air and form vapors easily. They are the biggest component of internal air pollution, which usually the building subcontractor Washington usually disregards while choosing the paint. These compounds remain in the home air for several weeks and make life dangerous for inhaling the same air. Some of the common chemicals in VOC include:-
- Formaldehyde — an irritant and known carcinogen
- Toluene — linked to neurological effects
- Xylene — can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation
The compounds create are more horrible, combined effect of air air-sealed home and Seattle’s high humidity weather. Therefore, your building subcontractor Washington needs to be extra careful while selecting home building materials as well as the paint, which should always be low-VOC.
Is low-VOC necessary?
It is not a 100% mandatory requirement by law but you have to take care of your own health. Some of the benefits of switching to low-VOC paint include:-
It might cost you some extra money but nothing in comparison with the health benefits that a low-VOC paint has. Research shows that these low-VOC paints are also weather resistant, which means they last longer saving your money in the long run.
- Improved Indoor Air Quality: Fewer odors and less chemical “fume” after painting
- Reduced Allergy and Asthma Symptoms: Especially valuable for children, seniors, or anyone sensitive to pollutants.
- Better Sleep and Cognitive Function: Clean air supports better oxygen flow and concentration.
- Long-Term Health Protection: Lower risk of chronic respiratory and neurological issues caused by prolonged exposure to VOCs
Reading The Fine Print Matters
All commercial subcontractor Seattle is not the same and hence can make mistakes is choosing a low VOC paint. Therefore, you must always read the fine print on the paint bucket. This reading coupled with research, can assist you in navigating through the fine print and selecting the right low-VOC paint. Never just go for the label that says low-VOC and always look out for the following:-
- Green Guard Gold: Indicates strict limits on chemical emissions for sensitive environments like schools or hospitals.
- Green Seal GS-11: Ensures low VOCs, minimal heavy metals, and sustainable manufacturing.
- EPA Safer Choice: Focuses on formulations free from carcinogens or toxic solvents.
Right Paint = Home Comfort
There is no doubt about the fact that choosing the right commercial subcontractor Seattle will bring out the best renovation result. Similarly picking out the right paint for Seattle based property will bring about the best health benefits. These benefits might be subtle for bringing a big enough difference for you to care. A home painted with low-VOC or zero-VOC products feels different — fresher, calmer, and more alive. It reflects a conscious investment not only in your property’s aesthetics but also in your family’s everyday well-being.
If you are looking for a team of experts that will not only select the right low-VOC paint but also apply it to perfection, then you can always knock on United Signature’s door here!!
