How to recognize the safer paint option, especially for people with asthma and allergies?

The Allergy Label is a sign that the paint meets the Allergy label criteria. The Allergy Label helps consumers to choose a paint that does not generally irritate or sensitize skin nor respiratory problems, or trigger odor sensitivity symptoms. Products must not contain high emissions, fragrances, generally sensitizing or irritating ingredients, and nickel. Allergy Label® is issued by the Finnish Allergy, Skin and Asthma Federation.

Allergy-labeled products should be considered first in choosing paint for people with sensitivities, allergies, and asthma. It is important to remember that allergies are always individual, and some may also be sensitized to a substance that is generally well tolerated. The Allergy label is not a guarantee that the products are suitable for everyone.

How to evaluate paint sustainability?

The main purpose of paint is to protect and prolong the life of materials and act as a barrier against environmental conditions. For many, painting is also an affordable and fast way to decorate and remodel a home. But the question is, how to do this as sustainably as possible, when it is not always easy to identify which paint is more sustainable than another? With this article, we want to help you understand what the most relevant sustainability features of paint are and how you can evaluate them before purchasing.