 | WALL ARMOR For homes with little ones afoot, Valspar’s Signature paints stand up to scuffs, stains and sticky fingers. The acrylic coatings are also resistant to fading and mildew. valspar.com |
 | ECO OPTION Sherwin-Williams’ Emerald Symmetry acrylic paint is VOC-free and comprised of at least 22-percent plant-based carbon content. Available in all of the brand’s colors. sherwin-williams.com |
 | CLIMATE CONTROL Coolwall, a heat-reflective coating made by Tex-Cote, keeps exterior walls cooler than conventional paint. Formulated with resin and reflective, infrared pigments, the material reduces heat absorption and potentially lowers cooling demands. texcote.com |
 | TECHNICOLOR COAT Behr’s fast-drying Dynasty paints, offered in more than 1,000 colors, are guaranteed to hide previous paint jobs in just one coat. Also stain-resistant, they come in four finishes. behr.com |
 | GOING GREEN Benjamin Moore calls Eco Spec the greenest, least odor-emitting paint line in its toolkit. The antimicrobial products contain zero VOCs or emissions, and odors dissipate within an hour. benjaminmoore.com |
