International Builders' Show Product Preview: Mythic Paint

Mythic says its paints are safer for people, pets, and the planet. The claims are based primarily on reduced levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the untinted paint relative to traditional coatings. While some no- and low-VOC paints offer limited color options, Mythic maintains a 1,232-color palette for both interior and exterior finishes. The paints come in eggshell (low-luster), flat, semigloss, and high-gloss sheens. The paints costs about $46 per gallon and are available at independent retailers nationwide and at www.mythicpaint.com/product.aspx.—Daniel DiClerico

Essential information: Learn more about paint and read our expert tips for applying paint and the best ways to dispose of leftover finishes. Look for our new report on interior paints, including Mythic, in the March 2009 issue, on newsstands and online in early February.