Ecology
AURO decorating and surface protecting products take pride in the use of natural raw materials from living nature. They create a healthy space for you, your family or your company team. Leading in ecological manufacturing, Auro is the world’s only paint manufacturer worldwide to produce an Environmental Impact Assessment on a regular base, describing the flow of energies and materials in detail. Unique also their certification in Carbon Neutral Manufacturing, and their certification for product leftovers to be suitable for household compostation.
Natural raw materials, wherever possible from certified organic cultivation, are produced using a sustainable ecological cycle. We are happy to fully declare all ingredients. Technical data sheets for each individual product are available from AURO’s main site www.auro.com.
AURO’s advanced research and development now leads to a unique assortment of professional yet gentle cleaners for household and trade. For 23 years it has been an honour for us to present AURO to Irish customers.
Health
Paints are breathable and are composed of oils, resins, waxes, minerals and mineral/plant pigments. Wood finishes are micro-porous so they don’t flake, peel or blister and are easily maintainable. The use of natural and plant based ingredients means that allergy sufferers and people who are chemically sensitive are more able to tolerate our products. Please see a detailed response for allergy sufferers in the FAQ.
Technical Performance
Ease of use, vibrant colours are combined with outstanding paint coverage. Numerous public awards, ecological and medical test results illustrate the high quality and AURO’s commitment to cover all areas and uses in your house in a consistent ecological way. AURO was voted ‘Favourite Ethical (DIY) Product’ by readers of ‘Ethical Consumer’ Magazine and also “Best Buy” in its edition 100.
Innovative natural “aqua” varnishes show only a light pleasant smell – AURO says NO to VOC’s! This “aqua” range is tested and certified to the prestigious durability norm EU 927, demanded by window manufacturers. As a result, AURO Wood Stains came top compared to 21 other EU eco and non eco products in German Test Magazine. In May 2006 Auro was the only paint company to receive 5 star excellence in the Proof report on Chemical Free Paint (www.proof.co.uk).
Please feel free to call us if you have any queries about our products. Take note of our expanding stockist list from the tab above to find a retailer near you.