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CJC25
I luv My Daughter
Member since 9/05 1192 total posts
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Jess
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Is it safe to be around paint?
We bought latex paint last night and are going to start painting..is it ok to be around?
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Posted 2/2/06 3:16 PM  |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
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Kathy
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Re: Is it safe to be around paint?
No I dont think you should be around it, but thats just my opinion.
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| Posted 2/2/06 3:26 PM |
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Cheryl
Horray for 3 boys!!
Member since 5/05 2354 total posts
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Mikey, Greg & TJ's Mommy
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Re: Is it safe to be around paint?
I hear that if you have the place very well ventilated (every window open) that it is OK...
But I'm one of those better to be safe than sorry... When DH plans to paint I will be at my parents house.
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| Posted 2/2/06 3:26 PM |
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anon
where's winter?
Member since 11/05 2209 total posts
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Re: Is it safe to be around paint?
certain paints are "better" than others, but i am electing not to paint. we are waiting for a day when DH can open all the windows and do it when i'm out of the house. when i come home we will close the door and keep the windows open as needed. we are waiting for warmer weather to do this...
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| Posted 2/2/06 3:34 PM |
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CJC25
I luv My Daughter
Member since 9/05 1192 total posts
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Jess
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Re: Is it safe to be around paint?
thanks. I need it done..I am so unhappy with the paint that iws there now it is driving me crazy.
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| Posted 2/2/06 3:35 PM |
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november12003
Love my boys...
Member since 5/05 2412 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: Is it safe to be around paint?
I'm having my whole upstairs painted right now, 3BRs, bathroom and hallway. My dr said it's ok as long as it's been aired out. They leave the windows open all day, and honestly, it doesn't even smell like it's been painted by the time I get home.
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| Posted 2/2/06 3:40 PM |
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bellarina
She's my dancing queen!
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Re: Is it safe to be around paint?
I asked my Dr. if I could paint and he said that there's no problem as long as it's latex based paint. He said to crack the window and things will be fine. He said not to worry or think twice about it. I painted the whole nursery myself.
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| Posted 2/2/06 4:31 PM |
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dawnygirl25
Growing up soo fast..
Member since 1/06 14917 total posts
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Dawn
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Re: Is it safe to be around paint?
IMO I would stay out of the house for awhilw while DH paints. thats what I did when mine started paiting the new house. it was a good excuse to go visit my parents!
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| Posted 2/2/06 9:55 PM |
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pharmcat2000
Mom of 2 + 1
Member since 10/05 7395 total posts
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Catherine
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Re: Is it safe to be around paint?
I just asked my doctor this yesterday. He said that as long as there is ventilation it is fine (and that was for me to paint, not just to be in the house). I have also heard that as long as it is latex it is fine because latex doesn't have as strong an odor as oil-based, and you also don't need turpentine to clean it up.
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| Posted 2/3/06 4:12 AM |
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KangaMom
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Re: Is it safe to be around paint?
We've done a lot of painting the last few months I have been pregnant and always make sure we have ventilation and use Latex paint. The weather has been great so just crack some windows and you ought to be ok! DH is painting our bedroom this weekend 
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| Posted 2/3/06 8:27 PM |
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