Green alternative to BM Impervo enamel alkyd - Paint Talk

someresearch · 07-22-2010, 12:29 PM

I currently have interior trim painted in Benjamin Moore's alkyd Impervo enamel. I am looking for a non-toxic or at least zero VOC (including zero VOC for the tint) paint.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a paint with similar leveling and flow characteristics, without the yellowing, and in a low/medium lustre finish? I want zero to minimal brush strokes. I want scuff protection so that the paint lasts. Eggshell does not provide enough scuff protection, and semi-gloss is not desired.

Most of the new non-toxic or zero VOC paints that I have seen are either not recommended for trim, or they do not come in a satin sheen. I am not concerned about price because we're only talking about a gallon or two.

Yes. I want my cake and I want to eat it too. Any recommendations?

George Z · 07-22-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by someresearch

I currently have interior trim painted in Benjamin Moore's alkyd Impervo enamel. I am looking for a non-toxic or at least zero VOC (including zero VOC for the tint) paint.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a paint with similar leveling and flow characteristics, without the yellowing, and in a low/medium lustre finish? I want zero to minimal brush strokes. I want scuff protection so that the paint lasts. Eggshell does not provide enough scuff protection, and semi-gloss is not desired.

Most of the new non-toxic or zero VOC paints that I have seen are either not recommended for trim, or they do not come in a satin sheen. I am not concerned about price because we're only talking about a gallon or two.

Yes. I want my cake and I want to eat it too. Any recommendations?

Aura satin is low but not zero.
Zero VOC will not be as hard for wear and tear.

ajpace · 07-22-2010, 04:23 PM

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Zero VOC will not be as hard for wear and tear.

Agreed. While VOC's can contribute to outdoor air pollution and some are harmful to humans, they certainly do wonders for curing and hardening paint films.

We've had success with using a standard zero VOC wall paint and top coating with AFM Acrylacq. Its a water based, solvent free acrylic lacquer replacement. Yes, it adds a step and another product. Unfortunately, there is no magic potion...yet.

Andy

straight_lines · 07-22-2010, 04:37 PM

Eco-Spec WB silver.

Ranger72 · 07-22-2010, 05:46 PM

Aura interior satin levels very nicely. It has a pretty hard finish as well. Low VOC, but not zero VOC.

DeanV · 07-22-2010, 06:04 PM

The aura gets as hard as other non-low voc acrylic paints from what I can tell. Not has hard as oil impervo though.

johnpaint · 07-22-2010, 09:08 PM

oh forget about voc's, what are we coming to?

someresearch · 07-22-2010, 09:26 PM

Yeah, Aura is an option that I have looked at a bit.

Any thoughts on BM Advance Waterborne Alkyd? The vocs are pretty low. The pitch online seems to suggest it is aimed as a replacement to the old oil standby.

johnpaint · 07-22-2010, 09:33 PM

I have some brake pads I can sell ya.

vermontpainter · 07-22-2010, 09:57 PM

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I have some brake pads I can sell ya.

Mistah John paintuhhhh gonna brush out some oil that won't yerrow and then throw his 5-1 and make it stick into the wall just rike Bruce Ree!

johnpaint · 07-22-2010, 10:21 PM

You bet, I be worken hard, but I just have one thing to say. I like you, but your bid is way too high. I have another painter that says he can paint my house for 600 less than you, but I like you better. I would want you to paint my house if you could paint it for 600 less like de other painter. Can you do that, I will give you the job.

4ThGeneration · 07-28-2010, 03:07 AM

I have brushed and sprayed thousands of gallons of the BM Satin Impervo during the 10 years I worked with my Grandpa's company. I actually tried to get them to swing to Impervex, but the builder would not go for it. I finally went on my own and started using the Murallo which The BM store we have been with since '71 carried. He came across one of my jobs and saw the glass like finish and toughness. After that I heard he made the switch too.

NCPaint1 · 07-28-2010, 08:32 AM

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I have brushed and sprayed thousands of gallons of the BM Satin Impervo during the 10 years I worked with my Grandpa's company. I actually tried to get them to swing to Impervex, but the builder would not go for it. I finally went on my own and started using the Murallo which The BM store we have been with since '71 carried. He came across one of my jobs and saw the glass like finish and toughness. After that I heard he made the switch too.

Muralo makes some fine products. Im glad BM bought them, hopefully the line will get more National recognition now, instead of being more regionally known.