Decorating The Infant Nursery? Use Low Voc Paint!

You should understand how moisture damage occurs, learn how to prevent future damage, and know how to repair present damage with waterproof paint.

Check for interior surface damage in such moisture-prone areas as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, attics and basements.

Certain types of paint can be excellent vapor barriers, helping to keep moisture from permeating walls and ceilings. Many Top Secret Coatings products work well as moisture barriers and there are now special vapor barrier primer (TS-401 Vapor Guard Primer) and waterproof paint (TS 100 1 Part Epoxy, TS-2, TS-4) available as well.

Waterproof Paint

Traditional paints contain volatile organic compounds also known as VOCs.

Easier clean-up with soap and water

Easier disposal options

Less odor during application and usually no odor once the paint is dry

Non toxic or Natural Paints

Many of the paints are now available at mainstream home improvement stores as well as at local specialty paint stores. Types of Non toxic PaintsLow VOC: These paints use water instead of petroleum to carry the paint. To be considered Low VOC, a paint may only contain 250 grams of VOC per liter. You can search for natural paints online.