Interior Painting Safety

Paint Your Home Safely

​Paints are formulated from a combination of chemicals which can cause harm or pose as a potential threat to human health. Specific safety precautions are given on the label of each product and should be strictly adhered to. In this article, we shall focus on some fundamental safety tips you should know when using paint. 

Follow These Safety Steps

• Never fail to read the product label on the can, and abide by all the safety precautions and guidelines stated therein. The label offers first aid measures to be employed in cases of accidents.

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• Paint in a well-ventilated area and also make sure the walls and surfaces are dry enough to absorb the paint (unless otherwise stated by the company). Keep all windows open for 3 to 4 days after painting is done to avoid exposure to vapors off gassing from the paint.

 

• Observe frequent air breaks when painting to avoid inhaling the chemicals from the paint. Even when using a respirator take a few minutes to get some fresh air.

 

• Window-mounted box fans should be used to exhaust vapors from the area where a painting was carried out and if fans cannot be used, make sure the painted rooms have enough cross-ventilation.

 

• Young children and individuals with breathing problem should be kept away from freshly painted rooms. In many instances, it can take several days to fully cure enough for occupancy. Try using a milk based paint for your kid's rooms.

Professional Painter's Advice

While painting your room in bright and wonderful colors is important, adequate care must be taken not cause harm to your body system during the process. Follow the methods listed above and always use extra care when kids or pets are involved.

Contact a professional painting company if you have any questions, they would love to hear from you and can offer additional painting safety information. Anyone that has been in the painting and wallcovering industry for many years can offer a plethora of information concerning painting safety practices.