Green Paint & Coatings Questions

Is there a reason to paint over non-eco-friendly paint with low-VOC paint?

— Eva Denver, CO

William Fry

Answered by William Fry

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Construction Company

May 27, 2010

Can the no-VOC paint by Freshaire be mixed with Glidden's interior flat latex paint? I need to lighten the no-VOC color.

— Susan Keller, TX

Answered by William Fry on August 26, 2010

Can you recommend a nontoxic weatherproofing that I could apply to my rabbit hutch?

— Colleen Maynard, MA

Answered by William Janhonen on August 9, 2010

I want to buy a truly natural varnish. Any brand name or retailer in the Bend, OR, area?

— Diane Whitmire Terrebonne, OR

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP on August 8, 2010

Can my wood floors be refinished with a UV floor finish? How does it work? Is there a real health benefit?

— Heather Blue Springs, MO

Answered by David Edwards PhD on June 10, 2010

Is there a reason to paint over non-eco-friendly paint with low-VOC paint?

— Eva Denver, CO

Answered by William Fry on May 27, 2010

I recently found organic linseed interior paint from Solventfreepaint.com. It seems this paint is very natural. How would you rate it?

— Mary Cordaro Southern California Areas, CA

Answered by Mary Cordaro on May 16, 2010

What are the best no- to low-VOC wood stain and clear finish products for baseboards and casing?

— sarah sumner Durango, CO

Answered by Andrew Pace on May 4, 2010

We just installed aluminum-clad/pine windows and a pine ceiling. What is the greenest and best-quality clear stain to use?

— Angela Wyble Talent, OR

Answered by Rick Goyette on April 26, 2010

My husband made me a stained and varnished oak breadbox. Any bread I put in it has a funny taste. How can I fix it?

— Victoria Atkinson Conway, MO

Answered by Bill Bradbury on April 25, 2010

I am building a rabbit hutch out of pine and wondering what kind of waterproofing or sealer I can use that's safe for rabbits.

— jonathan Charlotte, NC

Answered by Bill Bradbury on April 25, 2010

How long does offgassing continue after applying normal paint?

— Elana Campbell Longmont, CO

Answered by Douglas Drew on April 1, 2010

My floors were coated with oil-based polyurethane three years ago. Should I apply a low-VOC water-based coat over it or is offgassing done?

— Kim Stern Greenwich, CT

Answered by Bill Bradbury on March 14, 2010

I want a green substitute for Minwax. I need to protect and match pine window frames to a teak panel interior. Any suggestions?

— Tom Shoemaker

Answered by Bonnie Pickartz on March 2, 2010

There is alot of info regarding "low or no voc" in paint and/or primer. What is the rate per million to qualify for low?

— Doug Gillikin

Answered by Andrea Vollf, LEED AP ID+C on January 14, 2010

How can you tell if it is truly a "green paint" from start to finish?

— Ellen Wallingford, Rockport, ME

Answered by Victoria Schomer on September 17, 2009

 

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