Eco-Friendly Paints: What Your Clients Need To Know
Whether you're quoting a residential repaint or a commercial building, understanding environmental paint certifications is important. But not all certifications are equal, and not all paints that claim to be responsible actually are.
As Australia’s largest family-owned paint brand, with nearly a century of experience formulating paints for Australian weather, Haymes Paint combines trusted performance with innovation in a growing range of Global GreenTag™ Certified products.
Learn what GreenTag certification means, which Haymes Paint products carry it, how it impacts your work, and how you can confidently quote certified paints without compromising on finish, durability or ease of application.
What Global GreenTag Certification Means for Trades
GreenTag isn’t self-declared. It’s one of the world’s most respected third-party certifications, assessing everything from raw materials and manufacturing to indoor air quality and end-of-life disposal.
For tradespeople and specifiers working on projects in education, aged care, healthcare or childcare, GreenTag Certification helps meet real compliance targets, including Green Star, WELL, and LEED building standards.
GreenTag also removes ambiguity and gives you clear, credible documentation you can pass on to clients, building managers or certifiers, without needing to dig through datasheets.
GreenTag Certified Paints That Perform on the Job
Haymes Paint certified products are from our Ultra Premium range, meaning there’s no compromise on performance. Our Global GreenTag Certified paints are already trusted across Australia for their finish, reliability, and ease of use.
- Expressions® Interior: Interior broad wall surfaces. Durable finish, great coverage, low odour, GreenTag Certified
- Ultratrim®: Trims, doors and windows. Hard-wearing, water-based, non-yellowing, GreenTag Certified
- Ultraseal®: Undercoat for interior surfaces. Excellent adhesion, fast drying, low VOC, GreenTag Certified
All three are part of our interior paint range and can be confidently specified for both residential and commercial projects, including those aiming for Green Star or WELL compliance. Each can be tinted using the Haymes colour range and is compatible with standard trade application tools.
Certified paints aren’t just about compliance, they help you deliver a smoother experience on site and better outcomes for your clients.
- Low odour means fewer complaints and faster return to use
- Quick drying allows tighter project timelines
- Very-low VOC levels support healthier indoor environments, especially important for vulnerable users (aged care, child care, health care)
- Clear documentation enhances your value on commercial and residential jobs
For trade professionals, that means fewer call-backs, happier clients, and simpler jobs.
Future Certification and Packaging Upgrades
By the end of 2025, Haymes Paint will offer a fully certified interior range, from prep coats through to broad wall, trims and ceilings. That makes it even easier to quote with confidence, especially for multi-stage commercial or residential builds.
We’re also rolling out 50% recycled pails in 10L and 15L sizes across several water-based paints, including Ultra Premium, Elite, NewLife and Woodcare. It’s a practical packaging upgrade that reflects our longer-term commitment, without changing the performance or quality you expect on the job.
Frequently Asked Trade Questions and Answers
Do I need to change how I apply it? No. All certified products are applied using the same tools and techniques you already use.
Does it cost more? Not always. These are competitively priced within our premium range. Certification is an added benefit, not a cost driver.
Will it last as long? Yes. Certified products meet the same performance guarantees as the rest of the Ultra Premium range.
Can I tint it? Yes. Choosing colours from the Haymes colour range is still available.
Can I use it in certified commercial projects? Yes. These products are compatible with Green Star, WELL and LEED project requirements.
Ready to Paint with Confidence?
You don’t have to choose between performance and certification. With Haymes Paint, you get both, built on decades of expertise and backed by independent assurance.
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