Indoor Air Quality
It's highly unlikely that painting or being around paint fumes while you're pregnant will harm your unborn baby, as the risk from our modern water-based paints is very low. However, to minimise the risk, we recommend using our <a href="https://www.tikkurila...
When you are painting with children, use a paint that does not release harmful compounds even when used for an extended period. Tikkurila's range of products includes both paints and lacquers that meet these requirements and are suitable for painting...
VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound and these contribute to atmospheric pollution when they evaporate (while you're painting). There are chemicals used in all industries that are classified as VOCs, from paints and building materials to soaps and...
While low VOC paint lines are widely available and used, they still contain the chemicals mentioned above and off-gas harmful fumes, though less than traditional paint products historically. The main differentiator for zero-VOC paint is that no VOC chemicals...
Tikkurila have a range of zero VOC paints for interior use. See the full offering <a href="https://www.tikkurila.co.uk/all-products/shop-by-category/zero-voc-products.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>
Building materials for interior use, such as paints, can be classified according to the compounds they emit into the air.
Applying for an eco-label is always considered when new products are being developed.