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Tips to Choose Green Products for DIY Projects

Posted on the 03 January 2013 by T_mackinnon @tedmackinnon

Go Green - The green revolution is experiencing positive outcome from different parts of the world. Green building industry has taken a massive strive towards excellence. It is growing at a fast pace. Looking at the scenario, it can be said that demand for green products are increasing with every passage of time. This has resulted in giving rise to several products and materials with shades of green. These days, a lot of DIY projects are carried out using green products. These products are safe on the environment and lessen the chances of global warming.

Let’s share some tip[s on choosing the best green products for DIY projects. These project works can be done over the weekend while being at home. They are environmentally safe and brings tremendous aesthetic value to the project works. After all, the approach allows your home to become a greener and healthier place to reside.

GrassCloth wallpaper collection

Want to give that unique and aesthetic finish to the room interiors? Then, provide the right set of textures to the room interior walls. And what better items to decorate the walls other than GrassCloth wallpapers. These eco-friendly wallpaper collections are made from plant fibers like silk weaves, fine paper, jute, and bamboo. All these materials are renewable in nature. They are handstained and handwoven. These wallpapers can be easy installed on any wall surface without much of problem. Simply use some non-toxic gum paste like to install these wallpapers on wall surfaces. These are available within a price range of $55 -$100 for single roll.

SoyClean lubricant & penetrant

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The house interiors do require proper protection and greasing from corrosion and rust. Using the eco-friendly SoyClean lubricant and penetrant can be beneficial This lubricant is derived straight from soy and other type of vegetable, seed, and citrus oils. It does not contain any hazardous ingredients like saturated hydrocarbons, crude oil, and other carbon dioxide. The SoyClean lubricant has much greater lubricity than those WD products. Minimum price of these lubricants is around $8 (22 0z).

Trend Q floor & wall tiles

These are finely engineered stone terrazzo tiles. These are produced in large slabs for greater and even consistency. These were invented first by the Venetian construction workers. The Trend Q wall and floor tiles are made from stone, weight glass, as well polyester resin. These are surprisingly thin, shock proof, and durable. More importantly, they contain near about 25% of post-consumer recycled content in a minimal amount. They are safer on the environment and suits the green revolution perfectly. They looks nice on walls, floors, table, or counters and can be used both indoor as well outdoor. They are available in different design and colors.

AFM safecoat multi-purpose caulking compound

Considered to be one of the biggest Green Building brands, AFM brings the most innovative product: safecoat multi-purpose caulking compound. This product, hugely praised by professionals, is a must for DIY green projects. It is totally non-toxic in nature. It is very low in VOC and is entirely water-based. It is ideal solution when planning to replace the window putties, seal the cracks, fill up holes, and also for some general maintenance work. This ready to use compound is available at a price of $8.50 (10 oz tube).

When carrying out the DIY projects, using these green products can surely help in creating a positive impact towards the environment and will promise a safer and cleaner atmosphere.


About The Author: Diana is a blogger by profession. She loves writing, reading and traveling. Beside this she is fond of luxury cars and wishes to own one day Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid


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