Why Is It Important to Choose Low VOC Primer and Paint?
Paint is a complex compound made from several chemicals and pigments. Together, they create a durable, long-lasting, and gorgeous foundation for your home or business—both inside and out. When it comes down to creating the perfect blend of ingredients to make the exact formula of paint you’re looking for, nobody does the job better than Benjamin Moore.
At Supershade South, we partner with Benjamin Moore to provide the greater Fort Lauderdale area with the highest quality paint for your projects—whether you’re a DIYer working on one room or a professional painting contractor looking to supply an entire office job.
Before you begin any painting project, it's essential to understand the VOC output of the products you are using—both for the health and wellness of the painter and for the potential environmental impact of the paint. Our team at Supershade South will explain the meaning of VOC and explain why Benjamin Moore primers and paints are a great choice if you’re looking for low or zero VOC output in your paint and priming solutions.
A Brief Introduction to VOC in Paint Products
VOC stands for volatile organic compounds, which are chemicals often used in paints, solvents, and more. They have low water solubility and high vapor pressure, meaning that VOCs do not easily dissolve in water and instead, the harmful chemicals evaporate into the air at normal room temperatures, which can affect air quality and may lead to potential health impacts at high levels.
Paint manufacturers add VOCs for better open time—the period after the paint is applied during which it can be brushed or rolled without showing brush strokes. VOCs also offer good freeze-thaw resistance, which means the paint formulation can survive harsh conditions without adverse effects from the cold.
VOCs are part of the reason why painters and DIYers should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when they paint, like paint masks, to prevent inhaling any of these air-soluble compounds.
Now that you understand VOCs better, you can understand why many homeowners and painting professionals look for primers and paints with low or zero VOC emission. At Supershade South, we can show you some of our low-VOC paint and primer options from Benjamin Moore.
Low VOC Benjamin Moore Primers
While we carry a variety of primers, here are a few of our favorites with low VOCs.
- Benjamin Moore Fresh Start® All Purpose Primer is a highly versatile low-VOC interior and exterior alkyd primer. It is ideal for covering stains, protecting surfaces, and delivering excellent adhesion to vertical and horizontal surfaces. It can be top-coated with latex- or oil-based paint finishes to complete your interior design.
- Benjamin Moore Multi-Purpose Primer is a versatile, low-VOC, 100% acrylic primer for interior and exterior surfaces. It is quick-drying, seals, and adheres well to many surfaces, including wood, drywall, and vinyl siding, ensuring smooth job execution.
- Benjamin Moore INSL-X® Prime All® Multi-Surface Latex Primer Sealer is a professional-quality primer perfect for almost every need. Mildew resistant and with strong adhesion and sealing properties, this formula can dry to the touch in as little as one hour!
Zero VOC Benjamin Moore Paint
As with our primers, we also carry a large selection of paint. Here are some of our favorites with either low or zero VOCs.
- Benjamin Moore Aura® Bath and Spa Interior Paint provides superior cover and hide for those high-humidity areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and spas. With zero VOCs, this formula has great durability and holds color well—with the added bonus of mildew resistance.
- Benjamin Moore ben® Interior Paint is a user-friendly paint that applies smoothly, is self-priming, and promises superior hide with one or two coats. With zero VOCs, this formula is a low-odor premium product option noted for its easy-to-maintain formulas with easy touch-up qualities.
Shop Benjamin Moore Paint Near Fort Lauderdale, FL
Supershade South is a family-owned-and-operated business that has served the greater Fort Lauderdale area and its neighboring communities for over 20 years. We proudly carry Benjamin Moore paint and Hunter Douglas window treatments to beautify your home or business. Our team of design experts are eager to work with you on any project large or small, and we are standing by to work with you.
When you are ready to learn more about our low- and zero-VOC paint and primer options from Benjamin Moore, visit our showroom in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our painting experts can answer any questions you might have and guide you through our inventory of painting products and supplies. We are proud to carry the entire line of Benjamin Moore paint products, including supplies for professional painting contractors like bulk brushes, wholesale paint supplies, and industrial paint coatings. Whether you need tarps, paint trays, or edging kits, we have it all.
Visit our showroom, call us at (954) 455-1965 or contact us online to set up a consultation. We proudly serve the greater Fort Lauderdale area and look forward to seeing you!
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Supershade South specializes in residential and commercial window treatments and paint! Whether you're looking for a high-quality blind renovation or to transform a room's color, you've come to the right place. Call (954) 455-1965 to learn more about how we can help you! Supershade South carries Hunter Douglas and Benjamin Moore products. We are proud to serve Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Hollywood, Plantation, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale by the Sea, and Victoria Park, FL.