As awareness around environmental sustainability grows, we find that more and more Brisbane homeowners are opting for eco-friendly paint brands when the time comes for a new paint job for their home. Thankfully, more and more paint brands are following suit. While some brands focus exclusively on sustainable products, others are only offering eco-friendly choices in certain lines. Here we share some facts about sustainable paint products available in Brisbane to help you decide on a paint brand that resonates with your own eco-friendly values.
Painting Brisbane Homes with Sustainability in Mind
Paint that has less of an impact on the environment has grown in popularity throughout Australia. Many homeowners want to do their part for the planet, and painting your home with eco-friendly paint is a great way to lower your individual carbon footprint. There is also greater awareness around the impact of chemicals that used to be found in many paint products upon the home’s inhabitants.
But what makes paint more sustainable than other brands? Here’s a quick breakdown on planet-friendly paint and how it is manufactured.
A Decrease in Volatile Organic Compounds
Volatile organic compounds (or VOCs) are vapour-rich ingredients in paint that are usually oil-based and not water soluble. Paint that’s made with sustainability in mind is manufactured with fewer of these VOCs, making it less impactful on the air you breathe because it doesn’t release chemicals into the atmosphere.
An Increase in Natural and Raw Materials
Sustainable paint is also made with more raw materials that haven’t been chemically manipulated or processed. This makes the paint more biodegradable, meaning it gets absorbed into the ground quicker without adding harmful chemicals to the soil or the atmosphere.
Contains Zero Solvents
Solvents are used to thin paint out to give it its desired viscosity. Eco-friendly paint contains no solvents, because many of these solvents evaporate into the air and can cause all kinds of respiratory issues—not to mention the impact they have on our ozone layer.
Contains No Plastic
Plastic is one of the great enemies of the environment, because it’s not biodegradable and often contains all kinds of chemicals. Sustainable paint is friendly to the planet because it contains no plastic components—a typical ingredient in many paint products.
Why Opt for Eco-Friendly Paint?
A common concern when considering sustainable paint for your Brisbane home is the price. We are sometimes asked the question, “Why should I paint my home with a paint that costs more?” While we appreciate that cost can be a driving factor for some, those who can afford to will often choose an eco-friendly option. Contrary to what many may think, painting your home with a brand that offers sustainable paint products isn’t that much more expensive than using regular paint. On top of this, there are other reasons to go eco-friendly.
Respiratory Conditions in Home Dwellers
Some homeowners go the eco-friendly route when painting their homes because of respiratory problems. Since these paints don’t emit harmful fumes into their homes, they struggle less with the sensitivity of their lungs. Those who have children at home frequently opt for paint products specifically formulated with fewer chemicals because they want to protect their kids from breathing in harmful emissions over a period of several days or even weeks after the house has been painted.
The Impact on Our Environment
There are also many Australians who recognise their responsibility to the planet and opt for sustainable paint brands to lower their carbon footprint. Not only does eco-friendly paint have less of an impact on the environment when it’s applied to your home, but the manufacturing of this paint is also much more sustainable. If more homeowners opted for these types of products, more companies would begin manufacturing them.
No Limitations in Colour Options
Contrary to what some may think, sustainable paint options don’t limit you to a select list of colours. Resene is actually well known for offering a massive range of colours in different shades, so you’ll be spoilt for choice when picking your home’s new colour.
Which Paint Brands Offer Eco-Friendly Options?
One of the brands that focuses almost solely on eco-friendly products is Resene. They are industry leaders in paint sustainability in Australia as well as in other countries. As mentioned, Resene also gives you thousands of different colours to choose from.
Another brand to consider is Taubmans. The National Asthma Council of Australia has officially approved their eco-friendly range of paints as safe for allergy-sensitive individuals and for those who suffer from respiratory conditions.
At Prime Building Painters, we value the safety of your and your family, as well as the environment. Our paint consultants are always happy to advise you on eco-friendly paint brands, so please get in touch if you wish to discuss your options.
Now that you know that you can make a difference even when it comes to repainting your home, consider going the eco-friendly route. Your planet will thank you, and so will your family.
