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PAINT ALTERNATIVES

Enamel or Oil Based Paints:
Try Latex or Water based paints

Latex or Water Based Paints:
Try limestone-based whitewash or casein-based paint.

Rust Paint:
No known alternative exists.

Thinners or Turpentine:
Try sandpaper or a heat gun.

Paint Strippers:
Heat gun or sandpaper.

Wood Preservatives:
Use pressure treated wood.

Stains/Finishes:
Latex paint or natural earth pigment finishes.

Brush Cleaners:
Use water with water-based paints;

OR
used paint brushes that can be softened with hot vinegar.


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