I’m on the hunt for low or no VOC paint for the floor of my RV!

What is a VOC? Watch this video to find out about this common yet extremely harmful toxin, how you can avoid it, and what to do if you want to paint your RV floor and be safe about it too!

You can order products talked about in this video here-

Kilz Original Quart Sized Primer Paint https://amzn.to/3YPzSLp

Here are some handy resources that I talked about in this video (and a few more!):

How long does it take for VOCs to dissipate?

https://romabio.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-vocs-to-dissipate/

Emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from PVC floor coverings-

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10431652/

NIH Formaldehyde & Cancer Risk-

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/formaldehyde/formaldehyde-fact-sheet

Ambient Flooring Co-

https://www.ambientbp.com/urea-formaldehyde-free-bamboo-flooring.php

Do Carpets Impair Indoor Air Quality and Cause Adverse Health Outcomes: A Review

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5858259/ Determination of Organic

Emissions from New Carpeting-

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1047322X.1990.10387772 Green Seal

Standard for VOCs in Paints (based on federal standards)-

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/green/air/vocs.html

Blessings to you and see you on the road,

Nikki P aka The Gentle Healthy Traveler (and Ms D, the first ever health coaching traveling bunny!)

This video was filmed in May 2023.