Painting Your House

Updated on July 25, 2014
D.L. asks from Blacksburg, VA
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Dear Ladies,

I have asked you questions many times and always you gave me great advice. So please help me now.
We recently bought a house and it needs painting. The reason I am concerned is that we all are highly allergic and before we had a problem that a house smelled of paint and the smell did not dissappeared for a long time (at the end we just moved). So I am concerned about painting it now.
If you have ever painted your house what paint did you use and when did it stop outgassing?
Thank you very much.

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S.H.

answers from Des Moines on

There are many many no-VOC paints out there, and a few really non-toxic paints. You of course are going to pay more for them, and even if the paint is no-voc, when you add color you may get a little.

No-VOC paints really really help with the smell.

Also, you can get air filters that take out smell, allergens and chemicals. Use this in the room for a week or so after. http://www.achooallergy.com/austin-air.asp

Here is a list of low-toxic paints rated. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-best-nonvoc-lowtoxic-i...

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F.B.

answers from New York on

the newer paints are low VOC, and don't pose this problem.

best,
F. B.

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E.B.

answers from Beaumont on

Low VOC paints are everywhere now. Lots of fans with windows open to help it dry quickly and help if there is any residual fumes. (Doubt it but just to be EXTRA certain).

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R.M.

answers from San Francisco on

Inside or outside?

Use acrylic (water-based) vs. oil based paint. It's oil based paint that stinks forever.

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