A List Of Non-Toxic Paint For The Home

Zero-emission paint is more expensive than regular paint — but it’s worth it for the health benefits. Interior paints can release toxic emissions into a room for months or even years.

Look for paints that are “zero VOC” — or better — paints that are “zero-emission”.

Volatile organic compounds (“VOCs”) are chemicals that are harmful when inhaled.

Zero VOC and Low Emission Wall Paints

• Benjamin Moore Natura Paint — zero-VOC and zero emissions — this the greenest paint offered by Benjamin Moore
• Benjamin Moore Aura Paint — a zero-VOC paint line
• AFM Safecoat — a very safe line of paint from AFM — founded thirty years ago specifically for chemically sensitive customers
• Clare Paint — all Clare paint is low odor, has zero VOCs and colorants, and is Greenguard Gold certified
• Green Planet Paint — features plant- and mineral-based formulas — no colorants that have VOCs (which is how many low- and no-VOC paints end up with the chemicals in their ingredients)
• Auro Paints — somewhat expensive, but very high quality non-toxic paint
• Backdrop Paint — is low-VOC, odorless, and holds a Greenwise certification
• Magnolia Paint — Joanna Gaines’ paint line — low VOC and completely made of acrylic
• Valspar Paint — zero-VOC, 100 percent acrylic, and Greenguard Gold certified for air quality
• Retique Chalk Paint — a traditional chalk-based paint — non-toxic
• Rust-Oleum Simply Home Interior Wall Paint — another chalk-based paint
• Bioshield Paint — offers clay and chalk paints
• Behr Premium Plus Paint — low emission paint, Greenguard Gold Certified for low chemical emissions.