Paint / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...paint peeling and flaking, or is it firmly bonded to the brick? The age and type of paint will determine the best and safest approach. In older homes, the paint is often oil-based, which is more challenging to remove than modern latex or water-based paints. Healthy and non-toxic paint removal methods For those priorit...

...painted with a natural clay paint that's easy to make, economical, and gives a beautiful, soft, adobe-like look. I get compliments from all my guests! Shop for non toxic natural pigment paints here  Aside from the aesthetics of natural paint, the health benefits are huge. Most people don’t realize the amount or duratio...

...paint an old cedar deck to make it look new and last longer. Staining or painting an old weathered cedar deck can be quite different than staining a new one. First, pressure wash the deck to remove the old gray color and all the build up of grit and stains. Try to always blast the water with the direction of the grain ...