LOCATIONS

56 S. Oak Street
downtown Ventura
in the Green Design Zone
805.648.2626

BUY GREEN, BUY LOCAL

NATURAL HOME MAGAZINE says
"All over North America, people are snapping up healthy building and home décor items that reflect their environmental sensibilities — and green companies are blossoming.  We asked some of these retailers to share how to shop for green building products. Here’s what they told us."
  1.    Buy from a reputable supplier. “Work with professionals who share your values and have an expertise in green, including suppliers.  Greenwashing is becoming a significant issue, so expertise, experience and ethics are important.”
  2.    Look beyond price. “A product could be cheaper due to unfair labor practices.  Buy locally made materials, and think about ways to reuse and recycle.”
  3.    "Test products if you’re chemically sensitive.  Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it’s nontoxic.  Products labeled low- or no-VOC aren’t completely free of all synthetic chemicals, and not all chemicals are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency.”  For more information visit www.epa.gov/iaq/ia-intro.html

 

Wall Treatments

  • Paints 
    • AFM Safecoat - interior Naturals organic paints sourced from natural earth based plant and mineral components
    • AFM Safecoat - interior & exterior, zero VOC, no odor doctor recommended for the chemically sensitive 
    • EcoProcote - interior/exterior Dura Soy & Dura Pro professional grade 40% bio-based, zero VOC
    • Green Planet Paints - 100% plant and mineral based, zero VOC
    • St Astier - lime paint for use on masonry and plasters
  • Plasters
    • American Clay Plaster - clay plaster with mineral pigments 
    • St Astier - natural hydrolic lime plaster
  • Stains
    • AFM Safecoat - wood stains available in Naturals or DuroStain using natural pigments and no toxic ingredients
    • EcoProcote - bio-based Soycrete concrete and TimberSoy wood stains using soy esters
  • Sealer
    • AFM Safecoat -  healthy, non toxic alternatives for sealing wood, concrete, natural stone, stucco & tile grout.  Low odor, durable waterproofing for roofs and driveways.
    • EcoProcote - Acri-Soy penetrating, PolySoy protective, Eco-Tuff non-skid safety, industrial coatings, roof coatings, pool coatings, and concrete, masonry, tile, stone and stucco sealers
  • Surface Preparation
    • EcoProcote - concrete water-based non-hazardous, non-corrosive, biodegradable etching & cleaning solution.  Soy based strippers for metal, wood, graffiti & lead paint.
    • Franmar - soy based stipper for paint and sealers