Materials & Health · Tweed Heads
Low-VOC Paint Explained — What It Means and Why It Matters
Low-VOC isn't marketing fluff — it's a real measure of what your family breathes after the painters leave. Here's what to look for on the can.
What VOCs actually are
Volatile Organic Compounds are the solvents in paint that evaporate as it dries — that's the 'fresh paint' smell. They keep off-gassing for weeks after the job is done, and high concentrations are linked to headaches, respiratory irritation and worse.
How to read a low-VOC label
Australian paints carry a VOC rating in grams per litre. Use this as a quick guide.
- Under 5 g/L — genuinely low-VOC, safe for nurseries and asthmatics
- 5–50 g/L — low-VOC, suitable for most occupied homes
- 50–250 g/L — standard interior paint, ventilate well
- Over 250 g/L — high-VOC, avoid in occupied spaces
Our default low-VOC specs
For interiors in occupied homes we default to Dulux Wash&Wear +Plus, Haymes Expression Low Sheen or Wattyl I.D Advanced — all under 5 g/L, all hard-wearing enough for kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms.
Get a free quote from a licensed interior painter in Tweed Heads
Munn & Co. Finishes is fully licensed in NSW (461243C) and QLD (15536255), insured and based locally — so we can usually quote Tweed Heads jobs within 24–48 hours. Call 0444 528 452 or request a free written quote online and we'll walk the job with you, photograph problem areas and send a clear, fixed-price scope before any work begins.
Low voc paint — frequently asked questions
- How much does low voc paint cost in Tweed Heads?
- Pricing in Tweed Heads depends on size, access and how much preparation each surface needs. As a guide, interior repaints start around $3,000 and full exteriors around $5,000 — your written quote fixes the number before we start.
- How long does the job take?
- Most residential jobs in Tweed Heads run 3–7 working days. We give you a start and finish date in the quote and keep to it.
- Do you guarantee the work?
- Yes. Workmanship is guaranteed and manufacturer warranties on the specified paint systems are passed through to you in writing.
- Are you licensed and insured to work in Tweed Heads?
- Yes. Munn & Co. Finishes holds an NSW painting licence and a QLD QBCC licence, and we carry full public liability insurance. Licence and insurance details are supplied in writing with every Tweed Heads quote.
- How do I get a quote for low voc paint in Tweed Heads?
- Call 0400 000 000 or send the online quote form. We book a free on-site walkthrough in Tweed Heads, then send a fixed written quote — surfaces, products, coats and timeline — usually within 24–48 hours.