Clay Based Paint ~ A Healthy Alternative

A healthy alternative to traditional paints are clayed based paints. Made from a mix of ingredients but based around clay and water, these products offer health benefits such as:

# [they] minimises condensation and deters fungal growth such as mildew
# [they are] water-borne, VOC free, low odour
# [they are] highly breathable, making for a more comfortable living environment and minimising the impact of damp
# [they offer a] beneficial impact on health for many allergy and asthma sufferers 
from earthbornpaints.co.uk

It gives a lovely tactile finish, that has the warmth and the comfortable feel of an unglazed pot and provides an ultra matt, flat finish. As it’s <em>water-borne</em> it washes easily off the brush or roller and a further major benefit is that there is no strong odour during or after application of the paint, just a gentle wiff of clay.

Whilst a little more expensive than a standard emulsions, it compares favourably with premium brands.

One Response to “Clay Based Paint ~ A Healthy Alternative”

  1. Ramona Flick Says:
    September 30th, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    its has a beautiful livinq quality, my daughter has used this. Where can i get this in Detroit Michigan?

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its has a beautiful livinq quality, my daughter has used this.

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