Sustainability has become a key focus in the decorating industry and, according to a recent survey, 71% of professional decorators are now regularly asked to use sustainable paint options. In response to this growing demand, Dulux Decorator Centre is committed to working with decorators to provide them with the products and services they need to enhance sustainability across their projects. In this guide, Duncan Lochhead, Commercial Sustainability Manager at Dulux Decorator Centre, looks at how decorators can boost sustainability through simple but impactful actions.
Embrace Low VOC Paints Solvents are used in paints to aid the application and drying processes, but they also emit harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs are chemicals that evaporate into the air at room temperature and react with nitrogen oxides to form greenhouse gases. They create a distinctive chemical smell and prolonged exposure to elevated levels can cause irritation, headaches, nausea, and allergic reactions.
Opting for water-based products with lower VOC content for walls and trim can help to reduce emissions and improve indoor air quality. Thanks to modern technologies, the water-based products available on the market today are just as good as or even better than solvent-based alternatives.
There are also solutions available that are 99.9% VOC free1. For example, Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt offers great opacity, excellent coverage, a smooth flow and a quality finish – and Dulux Trade Diamond Matt delivers outstanding durability – as well as offering sustainability benefits.
Choose Durable Products Decorators can also help to improve sustainability by reducing the need for frequent redecoration. Every time a space is painted, emissions are produced. As such, choosing durable products that deliver a long-lasting, quality finish will not only please the customer but also help to improve sustainability across a building’s lifetime too.
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