Conventional varnishes and paints contain volatile elements that damage the environment, our health, and our pet’s.

Only vegetal and mineral components are used in the production of the ecologic paints.
These ingredients are harmless during production, application and waste.

Main Advantages

As already stated above, these paints do not contain toxic substances, such as biocides or plastics; for that reason, their environmental impact is less damaging than synthetic products.

Going Green paints complete and exceed quality standards. They do not cause toxic volatile gases that harm the environment and our health.

150 natural, renewable, biodegradable substances, that do not produce toxic gas emanations, are used during its production.
A great deal of this substances are harvest nearby the paint factory to reduce transporting energy cost.
Some of the materials used in production are oils and vegetal derivates, such as bee wax, tree leaves, caseine, plants and metal oxide and recyclable products.

Trischler & Partner, of Frieburg, Germany studied the environmental impact of “going green paints”. The result showed, that a 2000sq ft house, find out that 12.000 jules of energy consumption, 80 m³ of emissions, 100.000 l of residual water, 170 l of solid residue are 560 kg of carbon dioxide were saved by not using conventional paints.

These ecologic paints form a porous layer that allows walls to breath.
Water steam and humidity don’t build up, as happens with conventional paints. Therefore, the wall paint does not chapped.

This characteristic, prevents fungus and bacteria, to grow.
Which warranties a more hygienic and good standing condition paint.

Ecologic paints are also fire retardant and don’t produce toxic gases, while burning.

They make easier the re-paint job, as they don’t have to be removed.
You can paint over the old paint layer, on walls, ceilings, painted papers, wallpaper, fiber paper, cardboard, gypsum, clay, bricks or blocks.

They come in a wide variety of colors.

Wood protection

Wood as a living element, absorbs and looses humidity. Depending on temperature it dilates or it shrinks.

Ecologic Varnishes go along with wood changes. That means that theydo not crack or chapped.
On the other hand, synthetic varnishes or sealers, create a superficial layer, that isolates wood from the exterior.

Synthetic varnishes form a rigid layer, that gets chapped, due to the interior tension cause by dilatation and contraction. Living wood exposed to aggressive elements that deteriorates its look.
Then it becomes necessary to remove old varnish and reapply.

Vegetal oils have the advantage to penetrate the wood and protect it from the inside. These elastic products, protect wood and allow it to expand and contract in a natural manner, prevent wood from chapping. Giving wood a longer lasting , low maintenance finish.

Myth:

Cabinets should be limited to neutral colors, so that will blend to other decorative compliments, furniture in the same space

Truth:

Cabinets can be any color. Is a matter of combining it with other pieces in the same space. Either in a harmonious, monochromatic, contrast way. Make your composition you will get an original personalized room.

Myth:

The proper way to arrange furniture in a room are in right angles or parallel to the walls or edges.

Truth:

Furniture placement in different angles will give a spectacular space solution and an original design.

Myth:

Due to the shrinking or by being affected by humidity, fabrics should be kept at a minimum in the bathroom

Truth:

As long as they are not constantly exposed to water, most fabrics can easily been incorporated to a bathroom design

You can create a great wall in a matter of minutes: Paint circles (a cookie cutter makes an excellent template) randoml on your wall and then glue buttons to the center of the circles. Silver circles with gold buttons add a formal touch, while funky buttons over bright circles of color will give that wall spunk and personality. For an added touch buy polka dot shams and add buttons. The end result will be an unusual and buttoned-up room.

Take a large “antique” style picture frame and place it over the center of your mirrored wall. This can be achieved with glazier adhesive or by hanging it from the ceiling using a decorative braided rope, which can be found in most fabric stores. Using a lightweight frame will insure an easy installation.

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If you can not afford to designate a room in your home as a work area, consider converting a closet. This natural space affords one great feature: Your special area can be easily hidden by closing a door. For those who work at home, converting their “spare room” closet into a compact office area by building in all the required amenities can save both dollars and space. And do not forget to save a small area of the closet for Mom and Dad to hang their clothes.

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As a temporary fix you can diminish the scratches with a refinishing stick or a magic marker close to the color of the table´s finish. Rub the marker on the scratched areas, blend with a damp cloth and wax. To further cancel those tell-tale sighns of use and age, try a simple cover-up. Wonderful trays of metal or wicker are available in a variety of sizes at shopper-friendly prices. They not only serve a a cover-up, but are per feet for transporting beverages and snacks. Who knows, you might keep your used table after all-my sister did.