Frequently Asked Questions

Yes!  Ecolour is the first licensee to have its products certified under GECA’s new Paints and Coatings standard after passing its audit with DLCS International.  Ecolour paints contain no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can be harmful to human health.

Traditional household paints contain toxic chemicals that are released into the air for years after application, called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Other paints which are classified as low VOC can still contain up to 7.5% VOCs (even some companies that claim to be “zero VOC” aren’t in fact zero, be sure to read the fine print on the product data sheets!). VOCs outgas for years after application continuing to impact on the indoor air quality of your work and living environments.

VOCs are harmful chemicals that have been shown to contribute to many health conditions including breathing difficulties, dizziness, headaches, fatigue, blurred vision and even cancer. If you’ve ever walked into a recently painted room and felt a little dizzy or your eyes started stinging, that’s a small indication of how your body is being impacted by the VOCs. The World Health Organisation classifies painting as a high risk occupation as repeated exposure to the VOCs in regular paints leads to much higher rates of lung and bladder cancer for painters.

With over 36,000 formulas, Ecolour can match just about any colour from any colour chart. Simply tell us the name of the colour you are after, and who makes it, and we can tint your Ecolour order to match. You can also check out our colour page for help with how to choose the right white.

Check out our Product Selector page to help guide you through the painting process. Our Paint Information page also contains an overview of each of our products and when they should be used. We’re always happy to have a chat should you have any questions.

Check out our Paint Calculator page to help guide you through how much paint you’ll need. Our online store also contains information on each of our products and what coverage they provide. We’re always happy to have a chat should you have any questions.

Absolutely! Whilst ingesting paint is never recommended, babies will chew furniture, it’s what they do.  As a zero VOC paint, Ecolour is the perfect choice for using on baby furniture (cots, change tables, etc.). We recommend Econamel in either a Satin or Gloss finish (depending on the look you are after).

Tips – check first if old paint is oil-based enamel first (all water based paints can have issues adhering to oil-based paint without proper preparation).  Oil-based paint will require light sand, wipe down and a coat of Zinsser Smart Prime before applying 2 coats of Econamel.  If old paint is water-based, just a light sand and wipe down plus 2 coats of Econamel.

Absolutely! As a zero VOC paint, Ecolour is the perfect choice for using on kids wooden toys and furniture. We recommend Econamel in either a Satin or Gloss finish (depending on the look you are after).

We get asked this often, the answer is yes, absolutely!  Whilst ingesting paint is never recommended, like babies with furniture, animals will chew timber frames, it’s what they do.  As a zero VOC paint, Ecolour is the perfect choice for using on animal cages and bee hives. We recommend Econamel in either a Satin or Gloss finish (depending on the look you are after).

Tips – check first if old paint is oil-based enamel first (all water based paints can have issues adhering to oil-based paint without proper preparation).  Oil-based paint will require light sand, wipe down and a coat of Zinsser Smart Prime before applying 2 coats of Econamel.  If old paint is water-based, just a light sand and wipe down plus 2 coats of Econamel.

We would recommend using the SIERRA S40 Water-Based Epoxy Floor Coating for floor tiles or the SIERRA S60 Water-Based Epoxy Wall Coating for wall tiles. It’s essential to etch clean and scarify tiles prior to coating using our Gloss Off etch cleaner. We can tint these products to most colours, plus you can add anti slip granules if the tiles are in a wet area.

Many painters, builders and architects are already familiar with Ecolour, but if not, they can get the information they need from our Specification Guide and Trade area. You can also give us their details and we’ll get in touch to answer any questions they have may.

Please contact us and we can help you find a painter near you who uses Ecolour paint.

Yes, we offer trade pricing. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and we can arrange a deal.

We are confident that Ecolour will perform and offer both a product guarantee and colour guarantee to give you total peace of mind.