Green “eco-friendly” Products
Artistic Design Studios proudly promotes using Green “eco-friendly” products whenever possible. We are pleased to offer our clients a full
line of paints, primers, sealers, natural lime and marble plasters, natural earth clay products, cotton wallcoverings and decorative concrete flooring.
Recent government tests have shown that indoor air quality in many of our homes, offices and workplaces contain hazardous toxins. Although, low/zero VOC paints are now available from many manufacturers, most however, do not let consumers understand that they may still contain numerous toxins and carcinogens such as acetone, ammonia, biocides, formaldehyde precusors, etc., that can take as long as 3 ½ years to seep out of typical indoor gypsum board.
When it comes to poor indoor air quality, carpeting is one of the worst offenders. New synthetic carpeting can outgas over 100 different VOCs. And whether made of synthetic or natural materials, carpet is difficult to clean and becomes a haven for dust particles, pollutants, and bacterial growth. Tens of millions of microorganisms can be found in a square foot of carpeting. Carpet can also be a major source of mold, especially if it becomes wet and the water isn't removed completely.
Our concrete floors, stained with nontoxic pigments, are a healthier alternative to carpeting because they do not emit harmful VOCs and are easy to sweep clean.
Given the large surface areas in our environments that have some type of paint, wallcovering or carpeting on them, it is our belief that our clients will appreciate being given the choice of using a healthy alternative whenever possible.
Artistic Design Studios is pleased to offer the following Green “eco-friendly” products for interior walls, ceilings and floors:
Paints, Stains, Sealers
Safecoat Paints & Primers
An excellent choice for personal health especially for
the chemically sensitive. One of the only doctor recommended paints on the market. You'll breathe easier knowing that our unique formulation helps block toxic emissions from seeping into your environment. Plus, our premium quality produces beautiful results. You don't have to give up style for health with our vast spectrum of contemporary and traditional colors. No animal testing ever.
Safecoat Clear Finishes
This collection provides the perfect finishing touch for surfaces that include wooden floors, cabinetry, doors, paneling, furniture, display fixtures, and vinyl and other plastic surfaces. These hard, durable, clear coatings feature excellent resistance to stains and marring, while they offer a healthy alternative to solvents, toxins and harsh odors in conventional lacquers and polyurethane finishes. These unique finishing products safeguard your health while they ensure beautiful, long-lasting surfaces for your home. Available in gloss, satin and matte finishes.
Safecoat Stains & Sealers
Using natural mineral pigments instead of dyes and no formaldehyde or other toxic ingredients, our extensive collection of stains and sealers gives you unprecedented versatility for coating a wide variety of surfaces with a strong, durable finish that has no offensive solvents, fumes or odors. Our stains offer superior coloration for any interior and exterior wooden surfaces. Our unique sealers offer superior protection and seal in harmful toxins on surfaces that include wood, concrete, natural stone, stucco and tile grout.
Patine De Chaux Lime Paint
Patine De Chaux is made from the residue of pure slaked lime & vegetable oils for both interior & exterior use. Made popular in the Renaissance & Baroque eras, this antiqued patina finish is waterproof & washable. Comes in a natural white base that can be tinted with any combination of natural pigments.
Veilcalce Lime Paint
Translated “old lime”, Veilcalce is made from harvesting the milky liquid that gathers atop of the pure slaked lime. It is simply a pure lime white wash paint popular in Greece, Spain, Italy, North Africa & other parts of the world.
Natural Earth Clay Plasters
American Clay Natural Earth Plaster
American Clay Natural Earth Plasters bring the appealing finishes of Nature to your Home, Office, School, Business, anywhere you want to add healthful beauty to your interior walls and ceilings. Manufactured in and using materials from the United States, American Clay uses natural clays, recycled and reclaimed aggregates, and vibrant natural pigments in each of our three beautiful finishes. Earth Plasters are non-dusting, mold and fade resistant, repairable and moisture controlling.
Natural Earth Lime Plasters
Dimensions International Lime Paints & Plasters
Our line of plasters are the finest pure slaked lime obtained from centuries old family run quarries in Italy & are processed using methods that were perfected 2,000 years ago by the Romans. There are NO SYNTHETIC binders or other artificial products in our plasters. They are 100% natural VOC FREE lime plasters that naturally inhibit mold & mildew.
Grassello Lime Plaster
Grassello is the skimmed cream of pure slaked lime with the addition of rounded marble dust. The resulting finish is a transparent marbled effect, with a high sheen when burnished.
Stucco Terra Lime Plaster
Stucco Terra is a lime based plaster, plus marble dust & other mineral components such as clay. The resulting finish is beautiful with a translucent sheen when burnished. It is 100% lime & white clay based.
Le Venitien Lime Plaster
Le Venitien is the finish responsible for the recent high demand for lime based plasters in the U.S. It is composed of a mixture of pure slaked lime, natural vegetable oils such as linseed & marble talc.
Marmorino Lime Plaster
Marmarino is a 100% pure lime-based plaster with Carrera rounded marble sand. This product has been used since the 15th century.
Travertino Lime Plaster
Travertino is a 100% pure lime-based plaster with larger Carrera marble sand. The resulting finish creates aged, textured & stone effects with or without veining.
We also carry the Oikos line of natural lime plasters & paints.
JaDecor Cotton Wallcovering
JaDecor is an attractive seamless wallcovering composed mostly of natural materials like cotton, plant fibers and minerals.
JaDecor creates an atmosphere of beautiful elegance and sophistication. It comes in a variety of colors and textures and is customizable to match any decor. Not only is it beautiful but functionally it serves to reduce accoustical noise and has thermal value in insulating. Additionally, it is not affected by humidity and is easily repairable with an extended life over wallcoverings that are not as easily repairable.
More than 25 standard decors and and over 20 additional components such as mica, silk, dyes and metallics give our customers an unlimited variety of component and color.
JaDecor Wallcovering has been certified by the renowned Institute for Baubiologe in Germany. The IBR is considered the Gold standard for testing safe and healthy building products.
Decorative Concrete Flooring
Decorative concrete is an excellent choice for a healthier alternative to carpeting and other chemically laden floors. Concrete floors are beautiful, durable and unique. The concrete overlayment is skillfully applied with a hand trowel and the colors and patterns are individual statements of art that add grandeur to any room.
The color and design possibilities are endless - earthy, rustic and old world or vivid, modern and stylish.
Decorative concrete is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional flooring that will outlast other floors and is easier to maintain and clean. With a decorative concrete floor you can rest assured knowing your floor will not harbor micro-organisms or support the growth of toxic mold.