A nursery is usually painted slowly: a few quiet weekends, a soft color, a room someone will sleep in soon after. So it's worth knowing what goes into the paint and how the finish will live once the room is in use. Here is what to look for, and how James Alexander Thrive Natural Interior Paint is made.
What to look for in nursery and bedroom paint
- A stated VOC figure. Volatile organic compounds are a large part of the smell of fresh paint. Look for a number, not just a label. Thrive is zero VOC (under 5 g/L).
- A finish you can clean. Small hands find walls quickly. Thrive is washable, so everyday marks can be cleaned off once the paint has fully cured.
- A breathable finish. Thrive is breathable, with a soft, ultra-matte look that suits a calm room.
- A color you can live with. Bedroom light changes from morning to night. Sample in the room itself before you decide.
How Thrive is made
Thrive is our plant-based interior wall paint. It dries to an ultra-matte finish, it's zero VOC (under 5 g/L), it's breathable, and it's washable. A gallon covers about 360 sq ft, and every color comes in 4 oz sample jars, quarts and gallons.
Certifications
Thrive's certifications are held through its manufacturer:
- AgBB: the German Committee for Health-Related Evaluation of Building Products' testing scheme for indoor building materials.
- Indoor Air Comfort GOLD: the Eurofins indoor air quality certification.
For project documentation, contact us at Support@JamesAlexanderPaint.com.
Planning the project
- Paint well before the room is needed, so the walls have time to dry and cure.
- Keep the room ventilated while you work and while the paint dries.
- Prime new drywall and patches first with a water-based primer such as Thrive Primer.
Colors for rooms meant for rest
Soft whites, muted greens and gentle grays tend to settle a bedroom. Browse the Thrive Signature colors and order samples before you choose.
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