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News Release from: eco-logic books | Subject: Handbook for Eco Paints and Finishes
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Team on 02 June 2008
Handbook for Eco Paints and Finishes
Handbook for Eco Paints and Finishes is the first book to comprehensively address environmental issues.
New from eco-logic books: a handbook for eco paints and finishes 978 1899233175 - GBP9.95
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 16 Oct 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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'Anatomy of an Eco Build' by Nigel Griffiths
Ecos Trust commissioned this book to help architects, self-build groups, local authorities, private companies and public bodies who wish to build in a environmentally sustainable fashion.
As clients become more aware of the possible toxic effects of conventional paints they look to specify natural and eco paints to provide a solution.
In this book the author, Lynn Edwards passes on her many years experience of working with natural paints.
A Handbook for Eco Paints and Finsihes is the first book to comprehensively address the environmental issues surrounding these common materials.
Invaluable to the professional builder, architect and decorator, it will introduce them to the wide range of products on the market.
It will also help them select the most appropriate products for their particular situation as well as giving useful hints on application and other technical matters.
The book is divided into 2 parts:.
The first part explores how paints are made and their environmental impact.
The author also looks at the problems associated with conventional paints and details the many benefits of working with natural materials.
The second part looks, in detail, at the various natural paints and wood finishes available for both interior and exterior use.
She tells us how they are made, which products work well with which surface and how to apply them for the best results.
She also gives a list of suppliers.
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