Green Paint & Coatings Questions

We are trying to determine the best criteria for selecting an exterior paint.

— Daniel Portland, OR

Joel Hirshberg

Answered by Joel Hirshberg

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April 28, 2012

Has anyone used Kelly Moore's zero voc paint products and had reactions to them?

— Susan Richardson, TX

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on April 30, 2012

We are trying to determine the best criteria for selecting an exterior paint.

— Daniel Portland, OR

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on April 28, 2012

When is it safe to live in our home? We had a company refinish ours wood floors. They used two coats of polyurethane.

— Eric Feldmann Elmhurst, IL

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on April 13, 2012

Will Bin Zinsser No VOC latex primer and an enamel latex reduce or stop out gassing from a previous layer of pro-block oil based primer?

— Tom Des Moines, IA

Answered by Mark Crisconi on March 28, 2012

I cannot live in my house due to offgassing from paints and primer applied over a year ago.

— Bonnie Parker Tucson, AZ

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on February 6, 2012

Is there a non toxic type of stain or clear coating to put over an older redwood shingle exterior?

— pat Benicia, CA

Answered by Bill Bradbury on January 31, 2012

I'm looking for a (green) wood finish that is non-toxic and environmentally safe.

— Mandy Green Bay, WI

Answered by Bill Bradbury on January 31, 2012

I am thinking of putting up new pine closet doors. Should I seal the wood in some way?

— Hannah B Fischthal Jamaica, NY

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on January 25, 2012

Is there a clear coating/sealant for indoor brick to avoid getting dirty when you brush up against it?

— Jim Medfield, MA

Answered by Rick Goyette on January 18, 2012

I am pregnant and will be moving into an apt that has just been painted with B Moore paint. Is it safe or do we need to repaint?

— AJ McCray New York, NY

Answered by Kirsten Flynn on January 16, 2012

 

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