We had 2 bedrooms painted 13 days ago. Benjamin Moore was used, supposedly lower smell/lower chemical.
Nearly 2 weeks later, although faint, the smell is still there.
We keep windows open during the day and close at night (while sleeping in the room).
Not sure if the smell is partly from the carpet/beds picking it up?
Any advice to get rid of it? Google results suggested things like a bowl of vinegar or onions, which doesn't sound compelling.
Thanks!
The smell can remain for weeks, but I believe is harmless.
I actually kind of like the smell of fresh paint.
The smell can remain for weeks, but I believe is harmless.
I actually kind of like the smell of fresh paint.
harmful fumes are *gone* in a couple days
The smell can remain for weeks, but I believe is harmless.
I actually kind of like the smell of fresh paint.
pj,
I don't really mind the smell either.
Though that could be because I hate painting so much that the smell reminds me that the job is done.
I have no advice for the OP other than the obvious, open windows, maybe some fans.
Vinegar does work well too, but then your room will smell like vinegar.
Just follow the directions and warnings.
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BM Aura eggshell was used. 100% latex and low voc. I read something previously that the voc #s are based on uncolored paint, and who knows what's actually used to color.
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pretty sure what we used was Regal Select Eggshell and there was no small after a day. I’d check on that and verify with whoever painted that that’s actually what they pained with.
BM Aura eggshell was used. 100% latex and low voc. I read something previously that the voc #s are based on uncolored paint, and who knows what's actually used to color.
Yup. Even zero VOC paints contain some degree of VOCs once tinted. Generally tints contain VOCs.