What's VOC?
Not so long ago, it was common for fumes to drive people from their homes during repainting, retiling, or recarpeting. Many conventional paints, adhesives, and sealants contain high levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that produce a breathable gas when applied. This "off-gassing" creates strong odors, diminishes air quality, and may be detrimental to your health. Today, alternative manufacturing techniques have allowed the development of low-VOC paints and adhesives that do not release significant pollutants and are virtually odor free.