Low or no Voc (Volatile Organic Compound) house paints are great since they have little odor and limit harmful chemicals in the air. But tinting the paint often defeats the purpose by adding unwanted VOCs back into the paint.

To make sure the air in your home is VOC-free, use factory-tinted no VOC paint, or paints that use a VOC-free colorant, such as Freshaire Choice paint.

Watch the video above to find out more.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

Do you remember this simple trick? Nothing here . . . and now there is! I know, it’s a pretty cheesy effect, but it’s how some paints are handling their volatile organic compounds or VOCs. They go through all the trouble of a manufacturing process that removes any VOCs from the paint, but once you add the tint, there they are again.

There are more companies making low-VOC paint, so you should still have plenty of colors to choose from without adding additional tint. Just remember, when you purchase a low or zero-VOC paint, you need to choose one with a pre-mixed color you can live with. If you have the Paint Pro add any tint, you’re defeating the purpose and, paying a little more for something you’re not getting.

Making sure those VOCs disappear may not be as exciting as pulling a rabbit out of a hat, but it’s still a great vanishing act.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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