Coatings that use sustainable raw materials, like soy and sunflower oil, and coatings that are compliant with even the most stringent VOC limits.
As more and more consumers look for environmentally friendly solutions, Sherwin Williams is leading the way. Producting coatings that meet environmental requirements without compromising performance, aesthetics or productivity. Their high quality paints means fewer coats are required and the need for frequent repaint is eliminated, significantly reducing waste and harmful emissions.
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To learn more about Sherwin Williams Environmentally Friendly and low VOC paints, please click here.
What is GreenSure?
GreenSure is a designation applied to a line of Sherwin Williams paints and coating products that indicates that they were designed and manufactured taking steps to reduce environmental impact and to meet or exceed the most stringent regulatory requirements.
- Requirements for architectural products include VOC limits, aromatic content limits, chemical component restrictions (i.e. excluded ingredients such as benzene, formaldehyde), and meet standards for stain removal, opacity, and abrasion resistance.
- Requirements for product finishes include VOC limits, lead, formaldehyde, chromate hazard-free, water reducible, and HAPs free.
- Requirements for Caulks and Sealants include: meeting VOC limits and product packaging has at least 25% post-consumer-recycled content.
Some products designated as GreenSure have also been certified to Good Housekeeping Green Seal; and GreenGuard standards.
