Covid Proof Your Business
Posted on January 29, 2021
How much traffic are you getting in your business or office? We all know that we’re supposed to be washing our hands regularly and wiping down our surfaces… but what about the biggest surface in your location? Your walls.
Obviously, we can’t wash down our walls with disinfectant spray as often as we’d like without risking the integrity of the paint itself. If you’re looking to keep your employees and customers as safe as possible (while also benefiting from a pleasant upgrade to your commercial or residential space) check out these innovative paint options.
Germ Killing Paint
Paint can do it all. Including kill the Corona Virus! While this technology isn’t available to the public just yet, paint companies have made great strides in creating coatings that eliminate germs and bacteria. If you’re painting a bathroom, dealing with kiddos, or trying to update any high traffic space, consider this product to keep things germ free.
Low VOC Paint
Thanks to California caring about the environment, we can all benefit from lower VOC paint! VOCs (or Volatile Organic Compounds) are similar to fumes and can wreak serious havoc for those who are susceptible to breathing disorders. Most paint companies offer low VOC options so be sure to ask about it at your paint estimate!
IMPORTANT TIP:
Some paints claim low VOC but then have high-odor colorants! The higher-end product lines from Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore both have low VOC paint and low VOC tinting compounds.
Odor Eating Paint
Another interesting technological advancement is odor eating paint. The paint literally eliminates bad odors year over year. This product is effective for about 5 to 6 years and then the properties dissipate. If you’ve got a problem bathroom, a gym, a kitchen, or anywhere that smells, you can use this creative solution to help combat the stink!
Washable Paint
And finally, we’ve made great chemical advancements in the washability and scuff resistance in the paint. You can now get a truly washable flat paint from Sherwin-Williams in the Emerald line. We LOVE to do the butter test for customers. We are able to demonstrate how a tablespoon of butter rubbed on the wall wipes right off! This flat sheen paint is truly amazing and the useful applications in your business are truly endless.
No matter what your challenges, if you’re trying to be conscientious of your employees and customers, there’s an advancement in paint technology that can help you create your desired outcome.
Let’s talk about your problem areas and what creative solutions we can take to make your commercial space healthier. Book your appointment now!
Links where you can learn more:
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/paint-shield-microbicidal-interior-latex
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/products/videos/sw-video-art-washable-flat
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/harmony-interior-acrylic-latex
