Antibacterial paint promises to kill 99.9% of germs

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WPVI) -- There's a new germ-fighter on the market - it's a paint.

Sherwin-Williams has created Paint Shield, which it says kills 99-point-9 percent of bacteria such as staph, E. Coli, and MRSA.

The paint has earned an E-P-A certification for its germ-fighting powers.

The company says it could be used for walls in medical facilities, locker rooms, schools and cruise ships.

But Paint Shield Is pricey - almost 85 dollars a gallon.

That's more than twice the price of conventional paint.

Conventional Sherwin-Williams wall paints range from $29.99 to $75.