Six reasons to use low VOC paints – experts reveal why they're better for you, your home and the environment

A painting kit and stepladder by a blank white wall.

In the not-too-distant past, the main things to take into account when choosing a paint were color and suitability for the surface you wanted to use it on.

But as the desire to use ‘greener’ products around the home has grown, renovators have been looking to low or zero VOC paints to get good coverage that’s better for their health and the environment.