Comments for DDIY Painting Services http://www.ddiyhr.com We make your home look new again! Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:53:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on 75% Off Your Home Improvements? No Way in Hell! by Marte http://www.ddiyhr.com/31/75-off-your-home-improvements-no-way-in-hell/#comment-52 Marte Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:53:22 +0000 http://www.ddiyhr.com/?p=31#comment-52 There's no huge discount without a huge price increase first. These guys remind me of the mattress stores that always offer 50% off. I could say "Who do they think they're kidding?" But obviously, the tactic works on enough brain-dead people to keep them in business. There’s no huge discount without a huge price increase first.

These guys remind me of the mattress stores that always offer 50% off.

I could say “Who do they think they’re kidding?” But obviously, the tactic works on enough brain-dead people to keep them in business.

]]> Comment on What is VOC Free Paint? by admin http://www.ddiyhr.com/11/voc-free-paint/#comment-24 admin Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:19:30 +0000 http://www.ddiyhr.com/?p=11#comment-24 Yes, the cost of using green products is a real concern. Which is why we like the paint we use. It is on par in cost to a mid-range paint, and still offers a very low VOC content. Yes, the cost of using green products is a real concern. Which is why we like the paint we use. It is on par in cost to a mid-range paint, and still offers a very low VOC content.

]]> Comment on What is VOC Free Paint? by Tyrell Gragas http://www.ddiyhr.com/11/voc-free-paint/#comment-23 Tyrell Gragas Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:05:21 +0000 http://www.ddiyhr.com/?p=11#comment-23 This is true for most people. Most people want to be eco-friendly but for the most part at least currently sometimes going green is not financially a good idea. This is true for most people. Most people want to be eco-friendly but for the most part at least currently sometimes going green is not financially a good idea.

]]> Comment on What is VOC Free Paint? by admin http://www.ddiyhr.com/11/voc-free-paint/#comment-22 admin Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:42:30 +0000 http://www.ddiyhr.com/?p=11#comment-22 VOC free paint is simply paint that doesn't use chemicals that boil off into the air. Two of the more common ones are ammonia and formaldehyde. While paint you will see them rated by grams per liter and I have seen some paint that has ran over 120g a liter. This means that as your paint dries all of those chemicals are going to be boiling off into the air in your home. Not pleasant! Out standard paint is Miller's Acro pure that runs somewhere around 6g per liter. While not 100% VOC free, it offers a huge improvement in air quality over other products without being expensive and still performs exceptionally well. Thanks for the comment Fernando! VOC free paint is simply paint that doesn’t use chemicals that boil off into the air. Two of the more common ones are ammonia and formaldehyde. While paint you will see them rated by grams per liter and I have seen some paint that has ran over 120g a liter. This means that as your paint dries all of those chemicals are going to be boiling off into the air in your home. Not pleasant!

Out standard paint is Miller’s Acro pure that runs somewhere around 6g per liter. While not 100% VOC free, it offers a huge improvement in air quality over other products without being expensive and still performs exceptionally well.

Thanks for the comment Fernando!

]]> Comment on What is VOC Free Paint? by Fernando Stotesberry http://www.ddiyhr.com/11/voc-free-paint/#comment-21 Fernando Stotesberry Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:42:12 +0000 http://www.ddiyhr.com/?p=11#comment-21 I have looked at eco-friendly alternatives, so far I have installed solar panels on my home but while looking for a electric car I find the cost doesnt justify it for me. While I am passionate about making green choices whenever possible it is up to people like you and I to spread awareness and let the companies know there is a demand. Your website looks popular and I think you can help influence society with your insight and eco tips. by the way I found your site by searching DDIY Painting Services » What is VOC Free Paint? and you were the first result. So I think your website is a good platform to discuss ideas that are thought provoking and influence your readers to go green. - Good luck with your site, you deserve it - Bill I have looked at eco-friendly alternatives, so far I have installed solar panels on my home but while looking for a electric car I find the cost doesnt justify it for me. While I am passionate about making green choices whenever possible it is up to people like you and I to spread awareness and let the companies know there is a demand. Your website looks popular and I think you can help influence society with your insight and eco tips. by the way I found your site by searching DDIY Painting Services » What is VOC Free Paint? and you were the first result. So I think your website is a good platform to discuss ideas that are thought provoking and influence your readers to go green. – Good luck with your site, you deserve it – Bill

]]> Comment on What is VOC Free Paint? by Jacqueline http://www.ddiyhr.com/11/voc-free-paint/#comment-18 Jacqueline Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:12:59 +0000 http://www.ddiyhr.com/?p=11#comment-18 I agree completely with all that you said about paint. I go further and believe we should all be using 'green' products in all aspects of remodeling, if not for the planet, then for the health of the family. I do consultations for the whole house, either assessing the materials for substitution with safer products, or in preparation for minor or major remodeling products. I use a workbook that I published titled 'Transitioning to Green' and I am a licensed Gen. Contractor and interior designer. If your paint clients need assistance beyond the painting project, or before the painting project, please refer them to Jacqueline Powers of Powers Design Company (www.powersdesignco.com). I will be glad to refer you as I am impressed with your knowledge of paint. Sincerely, Jacqueline Powers I agree completely with all that you said about paint. I go further and believe we should all be using ‘green’ products in all aspects of remodeling, if not for the planet, then for the health of the family.

I do consultations for the whole house, either assessing the materials for substitution with safer products, or in preparation for minor or major remodeling products.

I use a workbook that I published titled ‘Transitioning to Green’ and I am a licensed Gen. Contractor and interior designer. If your paint clients need assistance beyond the painting project, or before the painting project, please refer them to Jacqueline Powers of Powers Design Company (www.powersdesignco.com).

I will be glad to refer you as I am impressed with your knowledge of paint.

Sincerely,
Jacqueline Powers

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