2.26.10 | Las Vegas, NV |­ Sherwin-Williams has enhanced its Harmony product with a formula that helps reduce odors in the air, even after a surface is painted. The new formula also delivers better hide, durability and application.

“Harmony’s zero-VOC, low-odor properties have made it a popular choice for professionals looking to meet green standards and eliminate disruptive painting odors in their building and remodeling projects,” says Steve Revnew, vice president of product development for Sherwin-Williams.  “We have now taken its performance one step further to provide professionals with a coating that will continue delivering high performance results long after the paint is first applied.”

Using the same technology found in baking soda, Harmony’s new formula assists in reducing unpleasant indoor smells, making it suitable for a wide range of residential, commercial and institutional applications. Formulated without silica, it will also withstand frequent washings without weakening its ability to reduce ambient odors, and its antimicrobial properties will resist mildew. The length of time Harmony actively reduces odors depends on the concentration of the odors, the frequency of exposure and the amount of surface area being painted.

By specifying and applying Harmony, trade professionals can meet the most stringent regulatory requirements while also exceeding performance expectations. Harmony’s zero-VOC formula carries Sherwin-Williams GreenSure designation, ensuring that it is manufactured taking steps to reduce environmental impact. The latex paint is also GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified and GREENGUARD Certified for Children and Schools.
 
What’s more, Harmony is packaged in recycled plastic containers. These sustainable containers are 100 percent recycled from post-consumer resin, and their labels, printed with soy ink, contain 75 percent recovered fibers and 25 percent post-consumer waste.

Harmony Interior Latex is backed by a lifetime warranty and is available in a primer and topcoat with flat, eg-shel and semi-gloss sheens. It can be tinted to many colors in the Sherwin-Williams palette.