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T Paul Sek Eco-Friendly Painting - Santa Cruz, CA - Green Home Guide by USGBC
T Paul Sek Eco-Friendly Painting 831-588-4080 A full service eco-friendly painting company serving the Monterey Bay area for over 20 years. Specializing in Non-Toxic Alternatives, Zero-Waste Practices & Improved Air Quality Techniques. Creating Safer & Healthier Environments, Weather / Pest Proofing & Increasing Energy Efficiency. Being dedicated Eco-Friendly Painters we only use Premium, Durable & Safe Interior & Exterior Primers & Paints - (Latex, Clay or Soy-based). Solid, Semi-solid & Transparent Stains & Finishes for all substrates (Wood, Stone or Concrete). Earthen Plasters & Eco-Stucco - Heat Reflective & Energy Efficient Coatings - Citrus-based Solvents - Biodegradable Cleaners - Enzyme-based Mold Mitigators & much more! T Paul Sek Eco-Friendly Painting has successfully completed over 70 green home projects since 2008. All projects are qualified above LEED standards. A key project consists of a project where all finishes used are safe & durable - entirely non-toxic & either zero or ultra low VOC finishes (paints, stains, sealants, etc.) T Paul Sek Eco-Friendly Painting's first green home project was completed in 2003. Owners T Paul and Debbie Sek, as well as entire crew are Certified Green Building Professionals (CGBPs) through Build It Green. As of September 2008, we have 5 staff members accredited as CGBPs. T Paul Sek Eco-Friendly Painting is affiliated with a multitude of both national and local green organizations such as USGBC, Build It Green, Monterey Bay Green Business Program, Central Coast Green Building Directory, Green Living in Santa Cruz Seminar Series & Green Body & Mind non-profit organization.
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Matt Holland - Green Home Guide by USGBC
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Debbie Sek - Green Home Guide by USGBC
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Green Apple Painting - Freeport, NY - Green Home Guide by USGBC
Green Apple Painting 516-426-0791 New York Green Apple Painting is leading the way in the use of non-toxic, earth-friendly paint and stain products. Now, not only will you receive the most quality paint service money can buy, but you will also feel good about your contribution to our earth's preservation and cleanliness.
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How can I limit harmful offgassing from a recent coat of "non-green" paint? - Green Home Guide by USGBC
Answered by Nick Cope: Before I answer your question, I think it best to briefly describe VOCs and offgassing for readers who are not aware of these issues. VOCs (...
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I am having trouble painting Padauk wood. Can you help me find the right oil primer? How long will it take to outgas? - Green Home Guide by USGBC
Answered by Rick Goyette: I was intrigued by your question and decided to do some research. Not having any experience with this type of wood or with paint that peels ...
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Can you recommend a durable, nontoxic clear satin sealer for unfinished bamboo kitchen cabinet doors? - Green Home Guide by USGBC
Answered by Joel Hirshberg: AFM Safecoat makes several good clear satin sealers that may be applied to any wood or bamboo surface. The Acrylacq is like a lacquer s...
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Prudential California Realty - Santa Barbara, CA - Green Home Guide by USGBC
Prudential California Realty 805-570-0265 I am a Realtor with a GREEN designation from the National Association of Realtors. I not only provide a warm, honest and personal approach to buying and selling real estate, I also strive to be a resorce to my clients to help them live more sustainable lives. I strive to run my own business in a sustainable way and offer my clients network of local service providors who can assist them in living a "green lifestyle". When listing a home with "Green" features I am able to market it in a knowledgeable and creative way so it attracts the most viable buyers.
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I cannot live in my house due to offgassing from paints and primer applied over a year ago. - Green Home Guide by USGBC
Answered by Joel Hirshberg: Bonnie, I'm sorry to hear of your troubling experience. Although it is quite common, fortunately, there are solutions. We have spoke...