Here are 7 quick paint tips towards a greener home.

1. Try to use only latex paint. Oil based paints have the most volatile organic compounds Latex paints emit far fewer. They also do not require paint thinner or other solvents for cleaning.

2. Check ingredients and look for a Green Seal, a certification from an independent, nonprofit organization that performs environmental evaluations. Their recommendations for VOC levels: For flat paints, 50 grams/liter for interior paints and 100 for exterior. For non-flat paints, 150 for interior and 200 for exterior.

3. Minimize the testing of colors. I have visited many homes where homeowners have tested 10 or 15 colors trying to find the perfect shade.

• Buy the smallest quantity you can when testing. Many paint stores now carry very small sample       containers.

• Visit a paint store which carries multiple lines of paints. You’ll save on gas.

• Hire a decorator to choose your colors. You’ll save on trips to the paint store and need not test paints at all!

4. Prepare surfaces properly. This includes cleaning walls so that paint adheres as best it can. Don’t forget to fill holes and repair as needed, too. Good prep decreases the amount of paint you need and make the paint last longer and the job look better.  

5. Choose good quality paint.  Better quality paints often get better coverage and hide the underlying finish.  This can often result in a one coat application instead of two. Try to purchase just enough paint for the job and paint only where necessary. Not sure how much you need?  Try a paint calculator:

Home Depot Paint Calculator,   Lowes Paint Calculator,   Dunn Edwards Paint Calculator

  6. Got leftovers? Store some leftover paint for touchups and dispose of the rest properly. Oil based paint should be considered hazardous waste, so please don’t throw a can in the garbage or dump excess down a drain. Contact your local municipality for collection times.

7. Make sure to ventilate. Don’t confuse the terms low or zero VOCs to mean completely harmless. Even green products release trace amounts of chemicals to the air that some may find irritating. Open windows, use a fan to decrease dry time, but remember fumes should never be allowed to circulate through a building’s HVAC system. Also, try to leave the house for a while after you paint.We are glad to have you join Acoustic Removal Experts in these efforts and urge everyone to look for ways to protect and preserve the environment.

Acoustic Removal Experts has provided premium residential and commercial painting services to Corona property owners since 1984. We specialize in those painting and remodeling jobs that have to be “perfect” the first time.

Corona Interior Painting

Thinking about giving the interior of your home or property in Corona a new fresh look?  Acoustic Removal Experts can typically prep and paint the interior of a home in one or two days, minimizing disruption and inconvenience. Want to replace a “popcorn” acoustic ceiling with a modern texture? We can remove the old acoustic, spray the new texture and apply fresh paint in two days as well. Add new recessed lights and you’ll be amazed at how great your property can look!

Corona Exterior Painting

No other single investment can add so much to the appearance and value of your property in Corona than new exterior paint. Exterior paint is also the first line of defense against the elements and destructive insects. Maintaining exterior paint can add decades to the life of your property, and it’s one of the better investments you can make. Waited a little too long before painting? Acoustic Removal Experts is a fully-licensed and insured general contractor, and can make any needed repairs as part of the painting service.

<h3>Corona Commercial Properties</h3>

Acoustic Removal Experts can paint your commercial property as well as your home. We have experience painting professional offices, retail stores, apartment complexes, and university campus buildings, and can work around your business hours.

Riverside Popcorn acoustic ceilings were a popular room treatment in the 1960′s and 1970′s. Unfortunately many popcorn ceilings contain asbestos, a mineral that in recent years has been found to pose an extreme health hazard when breathed. Jason Guthrie Painting and Acoustic Removal Experts are licensed and certified for the safe removal, handling, and disposal of popcorn asbestos ceiling materials in Riverside. Once removed, we replace the old popcorn ceiling with a fresh, modern texture and repaint, usually in one or two days. Thinking about upgrading your room lighting? The addition of new recessed light fixtures is the perfect finish to your redecorated room, and as a general contractor, we can add the lights and any required rewiring while replacing the ceiling texture saving you time and money.

Yorba Linda Popcorn acoustic ceilings were a popular room treatment in the 1960′s and 1970′s. Unfortunately many popcorn ceilings contain asbestos, a mineral that in recent years has been found to pose an extreme health hazard when breathed. Jason Guthrie Painting and Acoustic Removal Experts are licensed and certified for the safe removal, handling, and disposal of popcorn asbestos ceiling materials in Yorba Linda. Once removed, we replace the old popcorn ceiling with a fresh, modern texture and repaint, usually in one or two days. Thinking about upgrading your room lighting? The addition of new recessed light fixtures is the perfect finish to your redecorated room, and as a general contractor, we can add the lights and any required rewiring while replacing the ceiling texture saving you time and money.

Jason Guthrie Painting and Acoustic Removal Experts has provided premium residential and commercial painting services to Fullerton property owners since 1984. We specialize in those painting and remodeling jobs that have to be “perfect” the first time.

Fullerton Interior Painting

Thinking about giving the interior of your home or property in Fullerton a new fresh look? Jason Guthrie Painting and Acoustic Removal Experts can typically prep and paint the interior of a home in one or two days, minimizing disruption and inconvenience. Want to replace a “popcorn” acoustic ceiling with a modern texture? We can remove the old acoustic, spray the new texture and apply fresh paint in two days as well. Add new recessed lights and you’ll be amazed at how great your property can look!

Fullerton Exterior Painting

No other single investment can add so much to the appearance and value of your property than new exterior paint. Exterior paint is also the first line of defense against the elements and destructive insects. Maintaining exterior paint can add decades to the life of your property, and it’s one of the better investments you can make. Waited a little too long before painting? Jason Guthrie Painting and Acoustic Removal Experts is a fully-licensed and insured general contractor, and can make any needed repairs as part of the painting service.

Fullerton Commercial Properties

Jason Guthrie Painting and Acoustic Removal Experts can paint your commercial property as well as your home. We have experience painting professional offices, retail stores, apartment complexes, and university campus buildings, and can work around your business hours.

The perfect (and least expensive) time to upgrade your room lighting is while your popcorn acoustic ceilings are being removed and replaced. Most lighting installations can be done in a single day. Acoustic Removal Experts and Jason Guthrie Painting is a fully-licensed general contractor and can easily replace your dim and dated fixtures with a variety of recessed, track, background and other lighting treatments. You’ll be amazed at how new lighting can open up a room and change its appearance. Take a look at our video slide show, and the pictures below to get an idea of the potential that your room has!