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Alkemis launched a line of non-toxic, eco-friendly paints.

The Woodluxe Collection by Benjamin Moore.

Unpaint colors walls with an elastic film that can be cleanly peeled off by hand.

Farrow & Ball has debuted Dead Flat, an ultra-matte finish.

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FLAT FEAT Farrow & Ball has debuted Dead Flat, an ultra-matte finish intended for woodwork, walls and metal. Washable, wipeable and scuff-resistant, it’s available in 293 Farrow & Ball hues. farrow-ball.com

HEALTHY CHOICE Alkemis Paint was designed with wellness in mind. Its 119 non-toxic, Cradle to Cradle-certified paints are made using sustainable raw materials and clear quartz with proprietary, artist-quality pigments and earthen minerals. alkemispaint.com

THE GREAT OUTDOORS The Woodluxe Collection from Benjamin Moore features all-weather exterior stains available in all of the brand’s 3,500+ colors. The oil- and water-based finishes range in opacity from translucent to solid. benjaminmoore.com

EASY PEEL  The architectural paint industry’s latest creation is Unpaint. Masterminded by Colombia-based Glasst Innovation Company, the sustainable product forms an elastic film that can be cleanly peeled off by hand. Find in 57 interior colors. glasst.co

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