VOC paint vs non-VOC paint – what's the difference? Our experts weigh up the pros, cons and risks

A kitchen with dark painted cabinets, marble countertops, wooden table, chairs and cutting boards, a silver cooker and white tiles with yellow and black decorative plates above.

When you think of the phrase 'toxic,' your mind probably goes to all the usual offenders: microplastics, cleaning products and pesticides. What you might not realize, though, is that your walls could be toxic, too.

Well, rather the paint you use on your walls might be. And, not only could it be bad for your walls, it can pose significant and harmful risks to your health, too.