Greening your Painting Project - EcoMom LV Tip of the Week.

I have been painting a LOT this past week and of course always thinking green. So here are few TOP TIPS for Greening your Painting Project.

1. Purchase low or Zero VOC paints. I like AMF Safecoat.
   
2. If due to the size of the project low or zero VOC paint is not "cost effective" add 5 drops Young Living Purification essential oil per 1 gallon of paint this will neutralize the paints VOC's
3. Between days of painting instead of rinsing everything out just wrap the brushes, roller and pan with plastic wrap. Be sure to save the plastic wrap so you can use it again for the same project. I used the same plastic wrap all week and then threw it out when the project was done. This method saves TONS of water.
4. Before you start check out Green Building Supply. This is one of my favorite websites for all home improvements. If you have any questions give them a call they will answer all your questions.
   
5. Use old cotton rags or t-shirts as clean up rags or use them to apply paint as faux finishes
6. When cleaning brushes and supplies use hot water. It will take less water if it is hot.
7. Put some Basic H2 in water to clean your brushes. Leaves the brushes soft and clean.
8. When painting even with zero or low VOC paint, ALWAYS open windows and turn on fans.
9. Recycle or save any unused paint. www.freecycle.org

Go ahead and welcome spring with some new paint and green your painting project.