Triton Paints Get Lead-Free Certification

Are you into building? DIY? Or just fixing things? Chances are, you're probably going to use paint in one or more of these projects and in the Philippines. The direction is to make sure that lead would not be used in manufacturing paint. Recently, a Philippine company just earned their certification for being Lead Safe Paint particularly the ones under Roosevelt Chemical Incorporated.

The dangers of lead in paint has been already studied, proven and should be eliminated. Human health is prime, which is why we should act now. Even with laws passed, the Philippines is just one of a couple of countries that still sell them, but it should be stopped.

Hon. Gilbert Gonzales says "This is my second time attending this kind of forum with paint manufacturers. I'd like to congratulate Triton Philippines for achieving this. This has a great effect for human health, lead safe paints and the quality of it must coincide with environmental safety. They are aware of the ill effects of lead paints, the civil society organizations and our partners are slowly moving towards safe products. In everything we do, we hope we gain more businesses that look at the environment friendly products and why it should be the norm in the country."

Richard Cruz from DILG says "Paints are now lead free, it will help not just the folks who live in homes but the community they belong to."

Charity Agbayani from OPDS-DILG says "Traditionally, it contains harmful chemicals and with the improvements,  toxins that are in paint should not be a problem anymore. Our homes and workplace should be lead free, so generations to come would not experience the harmful effects of it anymore."

Aileen Lucero of ECO Waste Coalition "Triton paints have passed standards and now proves how they are the right kind of paints. This is one concrete way of protecting our children from the harmful effects of lead in paints. The DENR, DILG, and you are all moving in establishing standards that would phase out lead containing paints in the coming years. The advisory which called government units to not purchase paint that contain lead is a step forward and we congratulate them all for doing what is right."

Solon Sy the VP for Sales and Marketing of Roosevelt Chemical Corporation says "We have always felt this is a step forward to the lead safe certification. This is our commitment to our partners, customers, for a sustainable future. This has been the result of expansive research, and we know that families will benefit from it. We are stewards of environment and health, and these lead safe paints will be at safe spaces. Thank you for your trust and making Triton Paints the right kind of paint "

Reginald Yu the President of Philippine Paints and Coatings Association says "We celebrate the remarkable achievement. In behalf of our organization, our heartfelt congratulations for being certified lead free. I've had the pleasure of witnessing their hard work first hand. They have been a pillar of excellence in the community and have earned our trust and respect. This highlights their commitment to excellence. They are now a benchmark for paint manufacturing. As industry leaders, family friends, their support have always been commendable. Our member companies want to push for industry goals, for the benefit of generations to come. We are assured there will be more, congratulations once again to the Sy Family, may your success inspire others."

Teodoro Cayetano the Municipal Engineer from Roxas Palawan adds "The efforts of the Triton Family and Roosevelt Chemicals did not just comply, but have provided a reiteration to executive orders and ordinances to become lead free in our town. It was just recently approved, ad we will be a partner to follow provisions of the law. I'll make sure to follow requirements and support Triton in using them in our projects, as we find their efforts phenomenal for our country and Roxas."

Here's part of the press conference on video earlier. Please, enjoy!

Triton, Rosco, Primecoat, Acri-Lux, Lotus paints and their other products are now lead safe certified. You get premium quality finish, sustainable and eco friendly products from Roosevelt Chemical Inc. Because of innovation, they were able to make this safe, economical, and quality. Their commitment to your safety is their priority.

Congratulations Triton Paints!

Change the Look of Your Home with these Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale Finds!

I've always been doing DIY wand crafting stuff to change the look of my room. Needless to say, the gray and white walls that I have was pretty plain, classy (of course), but I felt that it needed to get spruced up especially since it's been my background for many days over Zoom meetings and press conferences. We look silly in those virtual backgrounds so I went ahead and checked out Shopee to see what I could find.

Shopee's got everything and if you're raring to spruce up the look of your home, there are things that you can purchase in the app that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. 

Now I've seen this vendor idawallpaper.ph on the Shopee app and saw they'e got 3D Vinyl Wallpaper Foam Bricks that's both waterproof and has got lots of texture. It fits my monochrome theme in the room and would provide a different look for the walls I have in here. I was thinking to have this as a feature wall so it wouldn't look like I'm just in a plain wall when seen on meetings. Aside from that, this doesn't look cheap and it is very affordable (at 15 to 68 pesos a piece). I've also seen that they're doing a BIG MIDNIGHT SALE on the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale event, so I might actually be better off just putting this on my cart and check out 12am on that date. If I get a lot of it, I'll save a bunch without having to permanently having it as a fixture on the wall or harming the actual paint in it. It stays with an adhesive which would be apt for the time I'll have it there. I bet this would also soften sound coming from outside when I'm recording inside my room (perfect for unboxing videos!). 

You may purchase it here https://shp.ee/atnrc75 or get the Hexagonal Mirror Acrylic Wall Sticker so you have accents on it. You may get that here https://shp.ee/2s9psf5 and I hope I have given you enough suggestions so you can start doing great things for your room today.

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 But again, I think it would be better to just put them in your cart for the meantime and check out on 12.12 around 12am - 2am because there are tons of vouchers you can use for FREE Shipping and discounts too. Go download it today on the App Store and Google Play so you can add them on your cart now and conveniently check out on the day itself. I'm doing that right now!

 

The CREST Loft Bed by Home Suite

It's been a while since I've featured something by Home Suite, but this one is actually a nice thing to show you especially if you're in a room with small square footage. If you're working or studying, chances are, you're going to spend hours on an office chair, an office table, but you're still figuring out how to do it when you've got no space. Well, you don't have to ask a magician to make one because there exists a "CREST Loft Bed". This is made by Home Suite which has all gotten their products in major malls nationwide.

It's a space saving solution for those who need to study, work and sleep in a small space without feeling cramped or unsafe. It's made of steel frames, pretty smooth and stable. They also got this powder coated so it doesn't corrode or chip when accidents happen. It can also be cleaned easy, has space for shelves so you can put your knick knacks or books on top and some lighting on the side. It also has side lining with pouches so you can store gadgets and other stuff when you need to.  It's also easy to assemble, doesn't take a genius, simple and sturdy.

Filipino craftsmanship done right, reasonably priced, I want this for myself no joke! If you want one, call +632 8-361-1127 / 8-546-0563 from 9AM to 5PM Mondays to Saturdays. Else, you can visit leading malls where they are also displayed.

Take A Look at YORI DIY Furniture

I have been decorating my room for months now, I just lost a little bit of drive because COVID19 happened in Manila. I was initially trying my hand at handicrafts and a little carpentry, but it was just not my cup of tea.

DIY shouldn’t be that hard, but good thing there are brands like YORI that is now available in SM stores and ShopSM.com. It’s affordable, very current and practical to get one or more of their pieces because they’ve practically simplified things for the ordinary joe. They actually have these items in one flat box and it’s easy to put them all together at home. It’s a grand DIY project without the need for mumbo jumbo, they wanted make it easy.

NOJI DESK + SHELF This is an all-in-one desk and shelf that is built for all kinds of spaces. This would be good for small offices/home offices (SOHO) especially if you are organization freaks like me who wants everything in one place. This only costs Php 2,795

SAGYO MINI DESK This is a simple, minimalist but movable desk that is made for all kinds of spaces. Make it a stress-free zone for your work, especially those who choose to work at home. It costs Php 1,795.00

OKURA SHELF This is another minimalist piece, like an all-around lightweight shelf. This would be nice for displaying your coveted books and memoirs. You can get it for Php 2,495.00

JOBU DESK This is a simple desk that fits almost anywhere. Ideal for working or studying. It only costs Php 2,295.00

SUKUI KITCHEN RACK (MEDIUM) This is a utility rack that is small and lightweight. It fits most workspaces and is perfect for storing objects which you would want for quick use. This only costs Php 2,495.00

TENJI BOOKCASE (MEGA) It’s a low-rise showcase shelf built for small to medium-sized rooms. Now you don’t have to suffer in clutter at home. This one is a steal at Php 4,295.00

TENJI BOOKCASE (MEDIUM) Get this one for your room so you don’t have to put books on a stack, so you get clean lines before you go off to sleep. Simple, but very nice to have at home. This one is only Php 3,795.00

KAISO BOOKSHELF (MEGA) Those trinkets from past trips or books you’ve been stacking on the coffee table needs to be stored properly, this would be a nice place yo start doing that! This one costs Php 3,795.00

KAISO BOOKSHELF (MEDIUM) This one is a bit smaller, but totally apt for or small or tight spaces. Price: Php 3,295.00

GYOMU LADDER DESK (MINI) For small and medium workspaces , this would be a wonderful addition to your home. Price only costs Php 2,495.00

If you are eager to fix and make spaces in your home, this is it. You can find Yori products at SM Home branches:

It’s at fSM Cubao, SM City Bacoor, SM City North Edsa, SM City Pampanga, SM City Marikina, SM City Lipa, SM City Novaliches, SM City Makati, SM Mall of Asia, SM Southmall, SM City Fairview, SM Aura Premier, SM City Bicutan, SM City Sta. Mesa, SM Megamall, SM City BF Paranaque, SM City Manila and more branches soon!

You can also shop at www.ShopSM.com or call and text 09175167539/09190682645 from Mondays to Sundays, 8AM to 5PM.

This is what YORI is, a BETTER DIY.

Lee Denim DIY Rip and Repair Workshop: Denim Refreshment

The LEE Denim DIY Rip and Repair Workshop just concluded it's event last May 29-31st at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium. I went there on an afternoon and was excited to have my pair made professionally and if possible do it myself since they encourage you to do so.  I didn't do well the last time and I think I ruined the whole thing by trying to be over the top. I guess this time I would have to leave it to the professionals so I could decently wear it later on. They still encouraged me though.

They got me this card with some steps to follow so I could DIY my own set of denim pants. Lee's current mission is all about Denim Refreshment. Since we all do wear jeans almost everyday, it's a good idea to actually freshen it up for the season. So picking a denim color, denim texture and fit is truly a big undertaking. Lee makes it simple though because once they take out things in season, they also give you the option to choose what fit you would like in jeans. I don't mind wearing low rise ones but this time, I prefer something that falls in the middle because it would be more comfortable to have one while walking the streets of Manila. Remember, it was super hot during summer... but it might rain a little hard a couple of weeks from now so I have to choose something appropriate for both seasons, like something in between.

LEE Denim has been super successful with the new denim pieces that they've released this past year. Judging from the things I saw on the event, they've come out with different textures and treatments so when you modify further modify these jeans, they just look even better when they become weathered. They DIY part comes in this part of the program. You slash, put it in machines that can make it look a little older and used like it's an old one. It just looks better like that right?

Along with the joy of making our own refreshed denim looks, we were also treated by this gorgeous DJ at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium. Aside from that, these gorgeous models provided inspiration on how we probably should make our denim pants look like after the DIY session.

And I like what I was seeing. You see, there's an easy kind of vibe on how you can wear your denim pants, shirts and other clothing pieces during this season. Don't they look perfect on them?

This guy right here was helping me all throughout the process, although it was very easy to understand, he went the mile of assisting me about the form earlier.

First up was to change the LEE label. I wanted the black one with gold insignias. They further personalized it by putting in stamped names on it. They used the gold leaf and metal letter press so it would show on the label. It would make your set of pants stand out from the crowd.

Aside from that, this man right here was a master in doing weathered treatment on denim pants. He used drills, scissors, and a couple more things to complete the look. 

They also had a station for painting. This was something where I failed miserably the last time so I wasn't too keen to gamble the look of my denim jeans. I just wanted it simple and weathered this year so I'm not touching this one. The others were really good at it by the way so if you're much of an artist, don't hesitate to use them to your own liking.

As or me...

It looks like my Denim Refreshment dreams came true. I wore it several times already and I've had nothing but complements about it. You can have one of these too by purchasing LEE Denim online or in stores now. You may check out their channels below for more information.

Remember, you can make your Lee Denim refreshments at home. Jazz up your old pair so you can still wear them today. The possibilities are endless, so don't be afraid to experiment, don't be afraid to tear it up and take matters with your own hands. If you feel it looks good on you, why would anybody stop you right? Go right ahead and make Denim Refreshment - DIY projects of your own today and wear them comfortably like any Lee Denim Jeans owner would do. Stand our from the crowd. Watch out for the next DIY Workshops from Lee Denim by following their social media accounts too.

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