Info on paint and carpet

[gbdb_kcb]

Hi All,

I posted a few days ago regarding the question to place carpet and what paint to use. I did learn a few things and wanted to pass them on. We looked into the Green Plus carpet. It is supposed to be the lowest in VOC; however, it does not specify. I emailed their customer service to ask them and am waiting for a response. so I will let you know when I find out; as well as, what the pads are made and coated with, as I saw a post on this board regarding pads being harmful. I never would have though of that, so thank you so much. Also, regarding paint, we went to Sherman Williams and they have zero VOC with all light colors. When adding tints at both Lowes and Sherman WIlliams, the tints still have VOC's. Low but they are still in there. I just wanted to post this because a label that says ZERO VOC's should be exactly that, not, well... it is if you don't use this or that. Oh, and one more thing, both Sherman Williams and Olympic have Primers that without tint our ZERO VOC. Sorry again if all already know this, I am trying to post what I learn and want to share. Have a great day!

[Greywings]

Great job and Karma to you for doing your homework! Also for sharing what you have learned because it seems the information changes frequently as new products are developed and released. Ventilation is always a good idea.

[rbpittman]

Thanks for Sharing! The information on VOC paints does change on a daily basis it seems and I'll be looking to paint my living room and hallway when it stops raining and I can open the windows for ventilation. While the birds won't be near these areas, they are still in the house.

Robin

[aropple]

Great info -- does the paint have any fumes at all? I'd like to work on my bird room this summer, and can't really move the bird cages to another location (unless they go cageless in a spare room upstairs, but that is carpeted and I can only imagine the mess...!) Thansk,
Amy