Eico Paint: Eco-Friendly Paint, as chosen by Eco Home Magazine and Top Sante Magazine

A recent article in Eco Home magazine highlighted the significance of choosing eco-friendly paint brands for home decor, with Eico Paints being one of their top recommendations. We completely agree, as Eico Paints offers excellent eco-credentials with its durable finishes. In this article, we will explore why opting for an eco-friendly alternative paint is important for your home and the environment. Many of our customers come to us seeking healthier alternatives to traditional decorating and building materials, and we're here to help you make informed, eco-conscious choices.

So, why is it so important to look for healthy interior paint?

Choosing eco-friendly paint for your home is an essential step toward healthier living and environmental sustainability. As an expert in sustainable decorating, I recommend selecting paint brands that are certified with eco-labels such as Cradle-to-Cradle, EU Ecolabel, and VOC-free labels. These certifications ensure that the paints meet rigorous standards for low environmental impact and indoor air quality.

One of the most critical reasons to opt for healthy interior paints is to reduce exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which off-gas from many conventional paints and can seriously impact health—especially for children, the elderly, and those with respiratory sensitivities. Exposure to VOCs can cause irritation, dizziness, and long-term respiratory issues.

When selecting your paint, always review the label for these eco certifications and labels. Eico Helmatt Paint has received recognition for its dedication to sustainable manufacturing, including the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and EU Eco Flower.

With all emulsion paints, proper application practices are vital. Ensure your rooms are well-ventilated during painting, and store leftover paint in sealed, cool, dry places to prevent any off-gassing or spills. Proper ventilation and storage not only keep your space safe during and after painting but also prolong the quality and safety of your paints to use in the future.

By selecting certified eco-friendly paints and following safe application guidelines, you can create a healthier indoor environment while contributing to sustainability efforts.

EICO: A Top Durable Paint Brand To Try

It all starts with how it’s made; Eico paints are produced in Iceland to strict environmental standards, using 100% geothermal or hydropower energy, making the process carbon positive. Eico paint has very low VOC levels—some of the lowest on the market—and offers excellent coverage for both internal and external applications. It is washable up to 2000 times!

Eico paints are excellent for busy homes, especially if anyone is sensitive to chemicals. They have little smell, offer high-quality interior finishes, and you can choose from over 108 beautiful, coordinated house colours, as well as an extended range of over 20,000 unique colour mixes.

The same colours are also available in Eico eggshell finish, allowing you to colour-drench a room.

Eico Paints Planet-friendly Paint:

Eico paints were also featured in Top Sante Health & Beauty magazine. The piece discusses creating a cosy autumn home with sustainable, natural products for appliances and décor. It emphasises digital detoxification at home and its importance for wellness, while highlighting calming décor and the award-winning sustainable Eico paints. With over 20,000 colours available, you can select a soothing autumn palette. Use the Helmat emulsion finish for a sleek, modern look or choose Eico eggshell for a durable coat on woodwork and radiators. The article encourages homeowners to revamp their spaces using environmentally friendly products.

If you're interested in discussing the eico finishes, just give us a call! We’ve personally used the paint and have firsthand experience. We approved of the healthy manufacturing process of eico, which led us to supply and mix eico due to its excellent finish and vibrant colours. Try it out for yourself today by ordering a sample or a free colour card.

Check out the reviews from our satisfied customers:

5* Review from Catherine W

“Eico is a great water-based paint that can be watered down if required or mixed with wood treatment. I have used Eico for many years for indoor and outdoor but recently to paint sheds and furniture. The colour doesn’t fade and I would highly recommend it.”

5* Review from Elaine H

“Love the Earthborn clay paints, but we have found the eico paint more durable in high traffic areas”

5* Review from Denise E

“Great quality goes on well”.

I hope this article encourages you to give eico paints a try! And do let us know how you get on with your decorating journey! Sarah.