I heard there was something harmful in the paint to human beings. One should open the window to let the air out before moving in. Is it true and how long should I wait before moving in?
2007-10-08 02:10:32 · 9 answers · asked by phillymm 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Unless you have severe lung or allergy problems,most paint now is very mild compared to years ago. We have painted our whole house and as soon as the paint was dry to touch,we moved everything in. Some of the paint had no smell at all. If the smell bothers you,put in a little vanilla flavoring (the real kind-not imitation) That's what they did at our hospital so the patients didn't have to smell fresh paint.
2007-10-08 02:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by Marcia F 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As answer number one states; if you have allergies; that should have been addressed before ever painting.
Since you don't state the formulation; I'll assume it's latex. You can move in within hours. Obviously if it's Oil/Epoxy; varnished bases; etc.; you should allow slightly more time.
If "YOU" personally painted your rooms; then you've already been exposed to anything that might have aggravated any "Condition" you have.
Without knowing at all WHERE you got that info. I suggest you should be aware of what the paint base is/was, and respond accordingly.
Steven Wolf
thousands of gallons of paint
2007-10-08 02:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are painting the apartment yourself, it will probably take you 1 day per room, taking into account that you are applying 2 coats per room. After that you can move furniture in once the walls no longer feel tacky. If you live in a high humidity area it could take a longer for the walls to completely dry.
2016-03-19 07:47:47 · answer #3 · answered by Tara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow... I usually open a window or two and just paint. Unless you have a severe respiratory condition, I can't imagine staying in a hotel to avoid paint. Of course, if you're at
that point, you shouldn't be painting anyway.
Just make sure you have fresh air and you'll be fine.
2007-10-09 07:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by dlc3007 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The fumes in most interior paints can become toxic to humans and animals if inhaled for long periods of time.
Most paints require at least 24 hours before they fully dry. Within one to two hours paint may feel dry to the touch, but the undercoat is still wet.
While painting, you should have the room well-ventilated. Open all windows in the room, and preferably throughout the entire house. Run a fan in the bedroom, pointing into the room from the doorway. This helps the paint dry faster, and will help draw fresh air in from the rest of the house, and help keep the fumes to a minimum. The fan will help blow the fumes out the windows in the painted room as well.
Paint usually requires 24 to 48 hours to fully dry. If possible, set up temporary quarters in your living room or a spare bedroom. Usually it is advised to paint on the weekend for this very reason, not just because that may be the only time you have to paint. Try painting as early as possible on Saturday morning.
When I used to paint a room, even my bedroom, my weekend schedule consisted of the following:
Friday night: Move all small furniture out of the bedroom. Remove any wall hangings (pictures, posters, etc.) you may have in the room. If you have time, move your dresser out as well. Set aside one set of clothes you will be wearing to paint in. Preferably something "grungy" that you don't care if it gets paint spattered, or you can throw away.
Saturday morning: Get up as early as possible. If you have to get up at 5 or 6 AM to go to work, it's best to go ahead and get up at that time. Strip the covers off your bed, remove the mattress, and take apart the bedframe. Move everything out of the room. You are now ready to prep the room to paint. Place down your dropcloth, open up your windows, plug in an oscillating fan (helps create a wind current), remove outlet covers and tape up areas you don't want to paint (trim, windows, etc.). I also remove the door from the bedroom or other room, to help prevent any paint from getting on the door, to help open the room up, and to get it out of the way when I need to paint behind the door. Begin painting the room, taking breaks every now and then.
When you are done, leave the windows open, and the fan running. Be sure to clean up your work area as well. Wash or dispose of all brushes and roller refills. Replace lids on all paint buckets or pails. Leave the drop cloth down until the paint is completely dry. Wash up, change clothes, and get out of the house. I usually ate out or went to see a movie (if one was playing). Come back about three to four hours later. The paint won't be dry, but the fumes will be lessened a bit. It's best to stay in a hotel room for the night, if you can.
2007-10-08 02:36:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
long wait move painting rooms
2016-02-02 10:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by Filberto 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How long after a stain an varnish should you wait to sleep in your room
2015-05-09 16:40:24 · answer #7 · answered by Velenda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-24 08:44:27 · answer #8 · answered by Patterson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Waterbase paints are non-toxic and it is save to move in.
2007-10-08 02:31:41 · answer #9 · answered by Ken H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋