Most people choose paint based on color. This guide helps you choose paint based on indoor air recovery.

How to Choose a Modern Non-Toxic Paint is a simple, step-by-step system for selecting safer paint for walls, bedrooms, nurseries, bathrooms, trim, and sensitive homes, without getting tricked by “eco” marketing.

Inside, you’ll get a Quick Paint Picker, an in-store checklist, plain-English explanations of the top certifications (GREENGUARD Gold, CDPH 01350, and GS-11), plus curated paint brand recommendations, mineral paint options, and chemically sensitive formulas. You’ll also learn how to ventilate correctly and how to recognize common VOC reaction symptoms and timelines.

If you’ve ever felt headaches, nausea, chest tightness, or that “something feels off” feeling after painting, this guide gives you a safer way forward.