WHAT IF YOU COULD WALK INTO YOUR FRESHLY PAINTED HOME WITHOUT SMELLING PAINT? ROMA paints and stains cover your walls, interior and exterior, and other surfaces with no harmful fumes. This article …
Take a look at this kitchen designed by Interior Designer, Beth Webb, and Architect, Peter Block
The product used throughout this kitchen is a lime wash paint by ROMA, perfect for the look intended by Peter Block and Beth Webb; clean, simple and very Belgian. …
Mold Exposure Has Greater Impact on Infants
More news on mold. If you work with folks with nurseries, save this for your files. This originally appeared on ENN.com. The inhalation of mold can be extremely hazardous for the lungs, respiratory …
Remodeling or Building? Don’t Forget to Breathe (Easier)
There is just more and more about paints that say they are green but aren't. No worries here at ROMA. You can breathe easier when you use ROMA products. This article appeared on KTVA CBS in Alaska of …
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ROMA paints ‘a huge success’ with clients!
We want to thank NHabitation. They are a local project management group that specializes in Aging-in-Place, Downsizing, Organizing and space planning. Last Fall they posted this recommendation based …
Things That Inspire Blog is inspired by San Marco USA project
We were so honored when Peter Block and Beth Webb chose our products to cover almost every surface in this beautiful home that was featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles. Blogger Holly Blalock of …
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ROMA’s Breathable Paints and Plasters
Breathable walls allow any toxic vapors developing indoors to slowly diffuse to the outside, keeping the indoor air fresh and clean. Homes built with a vapor barrier and standard insulation prevent …
Indoor Air Qulaity
SICK BUILDING SYNDROME (SBS) The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 20% of the USA, and 20% of the Western Hemisphere population is subjected to Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), attributed to …
A house that breathes
Until the end of the 19th Century the materials used for construction were all natural: stone, brick, wood, ceramic, and lime based cement or concrete. Lime paints, lime stuccos, potassium silicate …
The Truth about 0% VOC paints
VOC’s are identified as chemicals that react with a chemical in the atmosphere to create compounds which cause ozone pollution. A VOC is toxic in and of itself, such as ethylene glycol, which is a …
Habitat for Humanity Goes Green
It must be a trend when the non-profits make a commitment to "go green" or maybe they understand that saving money for energy usage shouldn't just be for people who can retrofit their houses. Either …
Adobe Homes for All Climates: a Review
We found this blog Green Home Building by Kelly Hart. (You can read his bio below.) He is reviewing a book about adobe construction and we couldn't agree with him more about the desirability of adobe. …
Old Buildings, New Life
ROMA is actually a beneficiary of this growing arena. We are in the process of helping several local area offices as they redesign. Our potassium silicate paints are not only cost competitive but …
Going for LEED Platinum in Athens, GA
We met Lori Bork, LEED AP and architect in Athens, GA at Southface's Greenprints last year. Lori was enthusiastic about ROMA's products and used them throughout her new home which she designed. Lori …
2011’s green homes to be cheaper, smarter, tighter
Thanks to our friend Jeff Dinkle of EcoCustom Homes and the Passive House Alliance who found a couple of articles we will be posting on green building. This one shows a brighter future for Green Homes …
A house transformation in Buckhead using limewash
ROMA was used for the transformation of this home in the Atlanta neighborhood of Buckhead. We were honored to have been chosen and thrilled that the homeowners were so pleased. Our friends at …
Top 10 Restoration Mistakes
We found this article extremely useful from Old House Journal. Chris Lewis our President and Chief Technical Officer is happy to serve as an expert when dealing with a restoration project dealing with …
ROMA’s Lime Wash adds uniqueness to Atlanta Home
ROMA is featured in a unique way this month in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles. Our Lime Wash paint was used to paint beams that add a stunning touch to this beautiful home in Atlanta. Architect D. …
Wickstead Works endorses ROMA
We met with Wickstead Works last week. Wickstead Works has been the Earthcraft Builder of the Year, awarded by Southface for two years running. We knew that Frank Wickstead and team would be able to …
Marmorino Polished Plaster – Bespoke Statements of Style
By John E Holmes, Plaster Specialist in the UK With modern interior design it is all too easy to be consumed with furnishing a space with object d'art, and to ignore the wonderful simplicity of …
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