Ecological Wall And Floor Covering

If you want to redo your floor covering, you can choose terracotta tiles. In case this alternative does not match your interior decor, you can turn to real linoleum which is made from linseed oil, cork, and wood. Do not forget to treat it with an ecological solution or product to keep its beauty and to protect it. Solid wood or cork floors are also popular in prefab garage buildings. For these, it is advisable to opt for parquet floors made in France or those which are FSC certified. For the bedroom, it is best to have carpet for comfort. In this case, give preference to woolen carpets, as they are less polluting.

Favor natural paints

When you paint your walls, you are not immune to volatile organic compounds and carcinogens in your house renovation. Most of them continue to hang around in the air even though the paint is already dry, which is not very beneficial for the occupants of the house. Natural paints are of high quality, but that doesn’t mean they are priced so high. Their penetrating power is greater, thanks to linseed oil. These paints are permeable to water vapor and can breathe. Their lifespan is optimal and they age very well.

In the department of paints, it is difficult to recognize those that are natural. Don’t be fooled by the green signage, which is often a sign of the environment. You will then have to confirm whether the pot you have chosen is ecological. The manufacturer may specify that the packaging is made from recycled materials, which does not mean that the interior is the same composition.

Maintain Your Tools With Eco-friendly Products

On the shelves of supermarkets, you will find a variety of products intended for the maintenance of gardening and DIY tools. These products contain harmful elements. You can do without them and opt for ecological solutions for your condo conversion. After using your shears, your pruning shears or any other gardening tool, push the cutting part which is made of metal into a bucket filled with dry sand and place the assembly sheltered from the elements. This sand will act as an abrasive.

To prevent rust, put a piece of charcoal in the box of your tool. Note that this option will not work if your tool is already rusted, as it is a preventative solution. It is quite normal for brushes to harden when not in use. To relax it, soak them in boiling vinegar for at least an hour and rinse with clean water. You will see later that your brushes will be like new.