Green Painters

Here at Red Canary, we're ecstatic that it's hip to be "green" these days . . . in fact, being a "tree hugger" is finally in style. This trend is good for our earth. In our blogs and groups, we've been enjoying writing about all of the innovations in the painting industry with regard to earth-friendly painting products and other related green topics . . . and we are pleased with the interest our clients express regarding green painting products.

In fact, we're so excited about all of the earth-friendly painting products out there that we thought a forum for "Green Painting" would be a great idea. We thought networking with other painting professionals and consumers would be a great way to increase awareness and knowledge within the painting trade of green paints and related products.

Due to our interest in and hunger for more information about the vast array of green painting products out there, we have started an organization called Green Painters. (Currently, our website is under construction, but we also have established groups on LinkedIn and Facebook . . . just search for the group "Green Painters.")

If you're a painter interested in or currently using green paints, please join our discussions. If you're a consumer and would like to increase your knowledge of green painting practices beyond those posted in The Chirp or have testimonials to share about green products, please join in or discussions or post a message. We hope our Green Painters site becomes a reliable resource for first-hand testimonials about the rapidly growing green building products market. So, check out the site, join one of our groups . . . be part of the green revolution!

Green Product Testimonial: Pittsburgh Paints' pure performance

Product: pure performance
Manufacturer: Pittsburgh Paints
Product Description: A 100% Acrylic/Latex paint (Zero VOC). Meets Green Seal's environmental standard, Class A, for VOCs. Low Odor. Available in more than 1,890 colors.

Project description: Interior project. Painted an entry hallway and an accent wall in the adjoining great room.
Color: Happy Trails (418-4) Sheen: Flat
Currently, no photo is available.

This product has excellent coverage, low odor, and dries quickly. We thinned the product with a small amount of clean water (this paint is thick). Also worked excellent when mixed with pumice to add texture to the walls. Easy soap and water cleanup.

Additionally, we touched-up a scuff-mark several weeks after the project was completed--and were pleased with the touch-up properties. We have not tested the easy stain removal/washable properties at this point.

MeGoGreen

Red Canary LLC is proud to announce that we are part of the first edition of MeGoGreen's 2008-2009 Greater Madison Savings Guide.

MeGoGreen publishes a savings guide filled with products and services offered by businesses offering green products or services. This is the first year for the 2008-2009 Green Savings Guide being distributed in Madison, WI.

Best of all, you don't only have to live in Madison to enjoy the savings of being green--Chicago has it's own savings guide, also.

If you live in Madison, WI or Chicago, IL, check out the MeGoGreen site, choose your location and find out the many ways you can be a little more "Kermit-like" in your community. Thanks for working towards being greener with us!