As the weather warms, many Canberrans will embark on projects to improve the outside of their homes. However, you want to make sure you are inhaling that fresh spring air, and not toxic paint fumes.

At the same time, with Canberra’s extreme seasonal variety, you want to be using the very best products to ensure all your hard work can withstand the local weather extremes.

Co-owners of The Render Shed, Elton Willis and Jeremy Zutt, run a one-stop shop for the entire painting or rendering process. At The Render Shed, you can source external wall cladding, paints, renders and textures, as well as any tools or accessories you might need for your next project.

Ever since it opened 11 years ago, The Render Shed has specialised in environmentally friendly products, and is the main ACT distributor of EcoStyle Paints by Rockcote.

Selecting the perfect paint should never require a sacrifice on product performance or human health. EcoStyle Paints allow you to paint without compromise. These premium quality paints are known for their durability, as well as being non-toxic and extremely low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

EcoStyle Paints are Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) certified, meaning, as Elton puts it, “good for the environment, good for the people using it”.

The benefits stretch across the board.

For painters:

• Excellent coverage
• Minimal odour
• Appropriate for spray application
• Guaranteed three-coat system
• Extremely low VOCs

For home owners:

• Longer lasting means less recoating needed over the years
• Minimal odour means you can occupy the space almost immediately
• Marks can be easily washed away with warm water and a sponge; stubborn marks can be scrubbed away without damaging the surface
• 15-year warranty
• Australian made

The Render Shed is also an accredited distributor for NRG Greenboard, providing easy-to-fit, great insulation with the added environmental benefit of being recyclable.

“We supply NRG Greenboard in all different sizes, including custom sizes,” says Jeremy.

It all started at the Portrait Gallery …

When Elton and Jeremy were called on to supply paint for Canberra’s iconic National Portrait Gallery, they learnt that not just any paint would do.

As Ecostyle paints have very low VOC levels, minimal odour, and fast drying times, rooms can be recoated and occupied within a short timeframe without the usual off-gassing period required for paints with higher VOC levels. This is particularly important in spaces where works of art and precious objects are kept such as galleries and museums, and any other indoor space where air quality is a priority such as schools, hospitals, and especially your own home.

“That got us looking into it, and we learnt that it’s a lot healthier for painters as well, as there are long-term health issues associated with using toxic paints,” says Elton.

“We saw there was a need in Canberra for a very low VOC paint that didn’t compromise on quality. Besides the health benefits, we find that the Ecostyle paint range covers great, holds it colour extremely well, and applies beautifully.”

The duo gradually began to add more and more eco-friendly products to their range that went hand in hand with EcoStyle Paints.

Today, The Render Shed has supplied low VOC paint to iconic Canberra buildings such as the National Museum of Australia and Government House.

They have also supplied paint to educational institutions Canberra Grammar School and Radford College, where limiting off-gassing is essential. EcoStyle Paints have been endorsed by the National Asthma Council Australia under its Australia Sensitive Choice Program.

The Render Shed can be found at 21 Yallourn St, Fyshwick, which Jeremy fondly calls “the centre of town”, and delivery is also available whenever you need hands-on help with your next project.

Call 6280 9948 today or visit therendershed.com.au for more information.