2006-08-11 12:49:22 · 19 answers · asked by B. H 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Open as many windows as possible and use a low odor paint, available from better paint stores.
2006-08-11 12:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by lolo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I painted the inside of my house, I was able to buy some paint scent at wal-mart at the same time I bought my paint. Lowes or Home Depot may have it also.
They had many different scents and mixed it with the paint for me....We never smelled the paint, the scent lasted for a month to a month 1/2.
I hope next time we have to paint I can find this stuff.
I added a website here for Smelleze⢠Paint Deodorizer Pouch
At the time I had never heard of adding vanilla to the paint.... MIght work
2006-08-11 20:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by Sandra♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're using latex paint, put one teaspoon of vanilla extract into one gallon (3.48 litres) and mix well. It will not affect the color of the paint. Also, when done painting the room, cut one large onion in half and place it in a cake pan. Fill the pan with about 1/2 inch of water and place somewhere in the room. Close the door. Leave for about one day. This does work! The onion absorbs the odors!
2006-08-11 19:53:10 · answer #3 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that the room you want to paint is ventilated enough! You can also wear a mask to reduce the amount of odor from the paint.
2006-08-12 00:52:10 · answer #4 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fill up a bowl with water. This works I do it every time I paint a room! The water actually sucks in the fumes! Try it!
2006-08-11 22:23:42 · answer #5 · answered by sizzlin' 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open the windows. Keep the lid on the can except when pouring into the tray. Use a GOOD roller. Have a fan blowing rresh air into the room.
2006-08-11 19:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most places you buy paint at have a solution you can buy to put in the paint that makes the scent not as strong...
2006-08-11 22:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by toni j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
add a few drops of vanilla extract to the paint and mix well. Make sure all the windowas are open because you need a well ventilated room.
2006-08-11 19:55:16 · answer #8 · answered by Florida Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard putting a lil bit of vanilla in the paint helps but I haven't tried it.
2006-08-11 19:51:28 · answer #9 · answered by d_magical_s_sweetness 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put an exhaust fan in the window of the room to draw the fumes out (or box fan turned so air is blowing out). Have another fan in the doorway to push the air and also speed drying process
2006-08-11 19:52:50 · answer #10 · answered by aprilc232 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋