The question arises for every room in the house: which paint should you choose for the baby's room?
This question is of even greater interest when it comes to choosing a paint that is as non-toxic as possible for the baby's room and therefore has the lowest possible VOC level. Through this guide, we therefore offer you some criteria to take into account when choosing eco-friendly paint: the VOC level it contains, the certifications the paint has, and the different types of paint that exist on the market.
And yes, just because a paint is "water-based" doesn't mean it's non-toxic and necessarily eco-friendly. In fact, water-based paint is composed mainly of petroleum-based ingredients (more than 60% according to some paint brands).
What is the composition of non-toxic paint for a baby or child's room?
Choosing a natural, eco-friendly, non-toxic paint is very important for a child's or baby's room, but in concrete terms: what is a non-toxic paint for a baby's room made of?
First of all, product labeling is an important element to consider. We're mainly talking about labeling regarding air quality preservation: paints are therefore all classified from A+ to C. While A+ is the highest rating, it's important to consider that the vast majority of paints today are classified A+. In addition, it's also important to consider the VOC content of your paint.
VOCs are, more precisely, volatile organic compounds present in paint and released into the air after application. They can sometimes cause discomfort: irritation, difficulty breathing, etc.
This is why choosing the most environmentally friendly paint possible, with the lowest VOC level, is an essential criterion for protecting your baby's health.
To provide you with more clarity, there are labels and certifications that will attest to the credibility and reliability of the brand you are going to use: Algo ecological paint, for example, is certified European Ecolabel, which thus guarantees a pledge of reliability.
The different types of paint
When we think of non-toxic and environmentally friendly paints, three types come to mind for consumers: mineral paints, bio-sourced paints, and water-based paints. Be careful, these paints are not always safe and non-toxic!
This is particularly true of water-based paints, which, admittedly, have many advantages. The first of these is their rapid drying, their ability to make the paint washable and therefore easy to clean, but also to apply.
On the other hand, water-based paints always contain chemical additives, which, as mentioned in this article, makes water-based paint a not-so-natural and eco-friendly alternative...
Mineral paints are known for being non-toxic, or very low in toxicity, making them a healthy alternative for a baby's or child's room. Composed primarily of lime, silicate, chalk, or clay, these paints are indeed among the most natural on the market. However, it can also be noted that this type of paint can be more difficult to apply, particularly lime paints. The colors are also more limited: the shades offered can therefore be pastel.
Bio-based paints combine the benefits of water-based paints, so you can benefit from an easy-to-use paint with a wide variety of colors. Algo offers a color chart of no fewer than 100 shades, some of which are even made with natural pigments, such as the ochres of Roussillon.
When choosing your bio-sourced paint, make sure you carefully analyze the paint's composition: while it's the perfect paint for children's rooms, some paint brands only have a low percentage of bio-sourced raw materials: it's therefore up to you to make your own opinion on the bio-sourced paint you're going to use. For more information on Algo paints, you can consult all of our technical data sheets.
How to choose the best non-toxic paint for your baby's room?
When you have chosen Algo paints for your children's room, you must certainly ask yourself a question that remains entirely legitimate: what criteria should you take into account to have the best quality paint possible?
To be able to clean and wash away any fingerprints, choosing a washable paint seems mandatory. Beyond this characteristic, it is also necessary for the paint to be resistant to the hazards that can arise from the presence of the baby in the room.
The choice of finish to use on the walls of the children's bedroom is also a key question: in a child's bedroom, we tend to recommend a satin finish for several reasons: first of all aesthetic since it will be silkier than a matte, for example.
Beyond this consideration, it is above all its washable and washable nature which makes it the priority finishing paint in a child's bedroom.
Some customers ask us if it's possible to use natural pigments in powder form in the paint. The answer is yes: provided you don't exceed 5% of the contents of the pot to avoid saturating the paint and thus degrading its quality.
Useful questions from our customers:
How much does it cost to paint a baby's room?
The price of paint for a baby's room varies depending on the brand and the type of paint you choose. For quality bio-sourced paint, we estimate the right price to be between €15 and €20 per liter, depending on the packaging of the cans (the higher the quantity, the more advantageous the price per liter).
Choosing white or a color will only slightly affect the price: you therefore don't have to ask yourself whether to choose white, pink or beige, for example!
If you order our paint online, you can benefit from free delivery to a collection point from €99 with a choice of 100 shades in stock and more than 1,000 verified reviews!
Is it possible to paint the baby's crib?
The answer is yes, but using bio-based paint is almost mandatory in this context. Babies will tend to explore the world around them with all their senses and may even chew on the bars.
As with the nursery walls, choose a washable finish that can resist fingerprints. Beyond the crib, all wooden furniture in the nursery can be painted.
We also offer a paint specifically designed for wooden furniture, which can be one of the options when you want to personalize the decor of your baby's room. You can be bold with color since we offer a range of 100 shades for the furniture range.
What colors to choose for the baby?
Colors allow you to affirm your baby's personality, but also to create a universe so that your child can flourish.
Need help choosing colors that appeal to children? Book a color consultation with our decorator to select the best possible shades, such as tinted white, beige, or even pink.
