Photocatalytic Paint. How effective is it?

[Anonymous]

Hello everyone,

Is there anyone with actual experiences of using photocatalytic paint in their homes/projects to eliminate indoor air pollution, who can advise me? In my case, I am suffering from severe second-hand smoke.

Has anyone used Auro 328 Airfresh Paint in their homes/projects? What were the results? How does it feel?
http://www.auro.co.uk/auro-paint/auro-interior-wall-paint?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1608&category_id=52

In US, they have something called Ionic Paint Additives:
http://www.ionicpaint.com/
Has anyone used Ionic Paint Additives? How effective is it?

What are the differences between the above 2 products in terms of effectiveness? Which one should I choose? Is it worth it?
Are there better photocatalytic paints/paint additives than the above?

The research by Kings College London over 4 years using photocatalytic paint on external walls close to busy traffic unfortunately concluded that it's unlikely it had an effect on pollution levels.
http://www.iapsc.org.uk/assets/document/0610_G_Esposito.pdf
http://www.cristal.com/products-and-services/ultrafine-and-specialty-tio2/applications/Pages/photocatalysis.aspx

Please advise! If they make dramatic improvements in indoor air quality and are effective in eliminating pollution, I want to recommend such a product to my landlord for use in communal areas.

Thank you very much for your help, and I hope to hear from you!

[Author]

Posts