Real Estate Corner — Remodeling savvy Innovations in paint

Significant innovations in paint during the past 20 years have led to fascinating interior and exterior applications.

Today, home owners can use paint to generate solar power, light up a hallway, waterproof a basement and even draw on the walls with no fear.

If youre thinking about painting your home, knowing whats new in paint technology may be helpful in deciding how to move forward with your next project. Here are just a few new and innovative products to keep in mind while you plan:

Keep it green with low- or no-VOC paint

Todays biggest trend is the increased availability of low- or no-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint choices. Just about every major paint manufacturer has at least one line now.

These paints protect consumers from a number of health issues associated with VOCs, and contributes to improved indoor environmental quality, which is one key goal of the green building and remodeling movement.

Paint that stays durable and clean

Driven by consumer demand, manufacturers of interior and exterior paints have developed paints that are easy to apply, durable and cinch to clean. One uses ceramic technology an infusion of ceramic microspheres into a high-quality acrylic resin to create a paint extremely resistant to stains and scuffs, and washes well without damage to quality or appearance over time.

User-friendly containers

Although they have not gained significant popularity due to the cost of production, plastic paint containers that feature twist-off lids, side handles, and easy-pour spouts give consumers a more convenient and less messy way to get the job done. These containers are usually pretty lightweight and easier to store than typical steel paint cans.

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Real Estate Corner -- Remodeling savvy Innovations in paint