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Behr Paint Company is committed to making meaningful moves that build a positive environmental and social legacy with products and packaging designed to keep the environment in mind, waste-reducing operational practices, and programs that serve our communities for a brighter future.

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“Our mission to make life more colorful coexists with our commitment to minimize our environmental footprint by focusing on our product formulations, packaging and operational practices.“

Megan Selby, President

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“Our mission to make life more colorful coexists with our commitment to minimize our environmental footprint by focusing on our product formulations, packaging and operational practices.“

Megan Selby, President

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PRODUCTS

We seek every opportunity to push the coating industry forward and take pride in product stewardship.

Product Sustainability
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We are proud to be a valued partner of The Home Depot Eco Actions Program.

PRODUCTS

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PRODUCTS

We take pride in product stewardship. BEHR® products offer durability and improved formulations—providing users with the dependability and functionalities they are seeking, without sacrificing the environmental impact—all while beautifying spaces for years to come.

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PRODUCTS

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PRODUCTS

We take pride in product stewardship. BEHR® products offer durability and improved formulations—providing users with the dependability and functionalities they are seeking, without sacrificing the environmental impact—all while beautifying spaces for years to come.

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USING LESS TO DO MORE

Excellent hide and coverage enabling customers to complete jobs faster while using less material.

DURABILITY BY DESIGN

Exceptional durability to enhance the long-term quality of surfaces, helping customers paint and stain less frequently, conserving materials.

MINDFUL FORMULATIONS

We select and utilize chemicals and materials that support safety, product performance, and the environment.

LOW IMPACT PACKAGING

Cans and lids incorporate post-consumer recycled plastic.

IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY UL GREENGUARD GOLD® Certification for low chemical emissions that contribute to cleaner air for a healthier indoor environment.

EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING Our paint manufacturing locations have independently certified environmental management systems to develop programs for enhanced resource recovery, pollution prevention and waste minimization.

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USING LESS TO DO MORE

Excellent hide and coverage enabling customers to complete jobs faster while using less material.

DURABILITY BY DESIGN

Exceptional durability to enhance the long-term quality of surfaces, helping customers paint and stain less frequently, conserving materials.

MINDFUL FORMULATIONS

We select and utilize chemicals and materials that support safety, product performance, and the environment.

LOW IMPACT PACKAGING

Cans and lids incorporate post-consumer recycled plastic.

IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY

UL GREENGUARD GOLD® Certification for low chemical emissions that contribute to cleaner air for a healthier indoor environment.

EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING

Our paint manufacturing locations have independently certified environmental management systems to develop programs for enhanced resource recovery, pollution prevention and waste minimization.

IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY

More than 100 of BEHR® and KILZ® products are GREENGUARD Gold Certified for low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)—chemical emissions—contributing to cleaner indoor air for your home environment.

*Sales include products that are GREENGUARD certified for low VOC emissions or meet the MPI Green Performance Standard.

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IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY

More than 100 of BEHR® and KILZ® products are GREENGUARD Gold Certified for low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)—chemical emissions—contributing to cleaner indoor air for your home environment.

*Sales include products that are GREENGUARD certified for low VOC emissions or meet the MPI Green Performance Standard.

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Innovation is in our DNA, and we continue to innovate to bring products to market that address consumer needs while keeping the environment in mind.

Our parent company, Masco Corporation, strongly encourages and supports each of its businesses including Behr Paint Company to invest in the development of sustainable products and resources for paint formulations of the future.

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Innovation is in our DNA, and we continue to innovate to bring products to market that address consumer needs while keeping the environment in mind.

Our parent company, Masco Corporation, strongly encourages and supports each of its businesses including Behr Paint Company to invest in the development of sustainable products and resources for paint formulations of the future.

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Reduce the possibility of wasted paint by using the Coverage Calculator to help estimate the amount of paint needed for your project.

Reduce the possibility of wasted paint by using the Coverage Calculator to help estimate the amount of paint needed for your project.

Low Impact Packing

Behr reimagined the paint can with the first-of-its-kind Simple Pour Lid and paint can package with material made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.
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Low Impact Packing

Behr reimagined the paint can with the first-of-its-kind Simple Pour Lid and paint can package with material made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.
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recyclable

After the paint is applied and the can is empty, the container is 100% recyclable*. The all-plastic can prevents rust buildup, allowing wet paint to last longer.

recyclable

After the paint is applied and the can is empty, the container is 100% recyclable*. The all-plastic can prevents rust buildup, allowing wet paint to last longer.

USING LESS TO DO MORE

The BEHR MARQUEE® and BEHR DYNASTY® paint product lines offer a broad palette of colors which can achieve hiding in one coat**. This enables paint jobs to be completed in less time, and utilizes less materials.

BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® and BEHR ULTRA® interior paint product lines are designed with advanced scrubbability that helps preserve color and finish over time reducing the need to frequently re-paint.   

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USING LESS TO DO MORE

The BEHR MARQUEE® and BEHR DYNASTY® paint product lines offer a broad palette of colors which can achieve hiding in one coat**. This enables paint jobs to be completed in less time, and utilizes less materials.

BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® and BEHR ULTRA® interior paint product lines are designed with advanced scrubbability that helps preserve color and finish over time reducing the need to frequently re-paint.   

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PRACTICES

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PRACTICES

Sustainable advancements have been implemented in our manufacturing facilities producing waterborne paints. Many of these improvements help reduce waste from these operations in addition to robust recycling programs to collect wood, plastic, metal, cardboard, and paper.

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PRACTICES

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PRACTICES

Sustainable advancements have been implemented in our manufacturing facilities producing waterborne paints. Many of these improvements help reduce waste from these operations in addition to robust recycling programs to collect wood, plastic, metal, cardboard, and paper.

Efficient Manufacturing

In 2021, Behr recycled more than 7.5 million pounds of material. These efforts diverted over 83% of refuse from entering a landfill.
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Efficient Manufacturing

In 2021, Behr recycled more than 7.5 million pounds of material. These efforts diverted over 83% of refuse from entering a landfill.
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recycled

In 2021, Behr recycled more than 1,500 tons of plastic. This saves about 8.5 million kWh of energy or enough energy to power about 850 houses for a year. It also saves 45,000 cubic yards of landfill space or about 13 Olympic swimming pools* .

*Conversion rates published by Stanford

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In 2021, Behr recycled more than 1,500 tons of plastic. This saves about 8.5 million kWh of energy or enough energy to power about 850 houses for a year. It also saves 45,000 cubic yards of landfill space or about 13 Olympic swimming pools* .

*Conversion rates published by Stanford

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Health and Safety

Job-relevant safety training is provided to new and existing team members on an ongoing basis that encourages and trains these employees on our processes to reduce the generation of waste and for the collection of recyclable materials.

Health and Safety

Job-relevant safety training is provided to new and existing team members on an ongoing basis that encourages and trains these employees on our processes to reduce the generation of waste and for the collection of recyclable materials.

PEOPLE

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PEOPLE

We believe we share a responsibility, both as a company and as individual citizens, to support positive change and growth in the communities where we work and live.

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PEOPLE

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PEOPLE

We believe we share a responsibility, both as a company and as individual citizens, to support positive change and growth in the communities where we work and live.

COMMUNITY

Since 2020, Behr has donated more than $100,000 toward national and local sustainable initiatives and programs.
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COMMUNITY

Since 2020, Behr has donated more than $100,000 toward national and local sustainable initiatives and programs.
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We partner with Fresh Artists on a groundbreaking Chip Art program to support underfunded public schools throughout the nation which offers children the opportunity to create mosaic artwork using obsolete paint chips and recycled cardboard—the “Go Green” program helps us address an industry problem: “What do we do with our outdated paint chips?”

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The Behr Cares program offers team members hours of paid volunteerism annually. From beach clean ups to garden plantings, our people serve communities in sustainable ways.
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The Behr Cares program offers team members hours of paid volunteerism annually. From beach clean ups to garden plantings, our people serve communities in sustainable ways.
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The following product(s) is required to properly prep uncoated and previously coated concrete surfaces.
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BEHR PREMIUM ALL-IN-ONE WOOD CCCC
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The following product(s) is required to properly prep uncoated and previously coated concrete surfaces. Only available in store at Home Depot.
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BEHR PREMIUM ALL-IN-ONE WOOD CCCC
The 9 in. x 1/4 in. Polyester Adhesive Roller Cover has a hard texture, making it ideal for applying all types of adhesives to smooth surfaces. It can be used for stippling and applying sand paints.
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