VOC
Volatile Organic Compounds -chemicals in paint that evaporate into the air during and after application.
Why It Matters for Homeowners
Why it matters: VOCs in paint are the chemicals you smell after a fresh paint job, and they affect indoor air quality for days or weeks after application. California has some of the strictest VOC limits in the country, especially in the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which covers all of LA. Modern low-VOC and zero-VOC paints are widely available and effectively required for most residential interior work.
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