Can Simple House Paint Increase The Value Of Your Home?

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You have either just moved into your new house or are preparing to sell your home, either way every homeowner knows that painting the walls is one of the first steps in either of the two processes. A fresh coat of paint on your walls, something to match your personal style and décor definitely helps in turning your 'house' into your 'home'.

While color selection is really the main emphasis you set our for when going to your local paint supplier, something that often gets overlooked in the process is the type of paint you are purchasing and whether or not it is safe for the environment. Many people are unaware of the nasty and harmful chemicals that go into household paint. Whether you are preparing to sell a home, or painting for yourself, it is advisable to use eco-friendly paint for the protection of you as well as the future residents of the home.

Older homes tend to have more layers of paint, often times including lead-based paints. Your home inspection should have confirmed whether or not there were significant amounts of lead in your home. You may not be in harm of it anymore, but it would be a good idea to strip away as much of that old paint as you can. When finding a paint stripper that won't harm the environment, you'll want to avoid any products that contain methylene. Most of the paint thinners you'll find at any well known hardware store is going to carry products which are petroleum-based, consisting of methylene chlorine or dichloromethane. Be conscious of what you are purchasing and don't be afraid to ask questions when selling a home.

Secondly, when selecting a type of paint, you'll want to steer clear of any paint that has 'VOC' in it. VOC stands for 'volatile organic compounds' which are dangerous to human health and cause harm to the environment. Studies show that VOC's in higher concentrations are known to have compounding long-term health effects. In paints, these solvents are released into the atmosphere as the paint dries after application. Traditional paint (containing VOC's) contributes to indoor air pollution and the formation of smog in the atmosphere. This harmful solvent lurks around far after the initial painting is complete and has been known to cause side affects such as headaches, dizziness, and irritation of the throat, eyes and nose.

As a growing number of people are becoming environmentally conscious, there are now a number of big name brands coming out with safer, greener products. If your local paint supplier doesn't carry these particular products, I'm sure they will be more than happy to place an order for you. You'll be delighted to know that not only is there every color imaginable to choose from, but it doesn't give off those pungent fumes that most chemical based paints do.

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Need to sell a home in Tulsa? Leo Kingston offers house owners a way to sell their property without closing costs or fees.



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