Can we paint?

sarabrad79 · October 2010

We're getting ready to paint the nursery. Is it okay to paint when your pregnant? Should I just wear a mask so the fumes aren't too bad?

calex33 · October 2010

If you are using regular paint, no, you should not be exposed to the fumes. However, there is a type of paint that you can buy (not sure of the name) that is safe to use while pregnant. I know it costs more than regular paint, though.

lauralovesbob · October 2010

You can get VOC free paint, and keep the windows open! We just finished painting our basement with VOC free, it does have a slight odor, but it's very slight. I kept a fan going and windows open.

tokenhoser · October 2010

My doctor said regular latex was fine, just wear gloves.

Honestly, I barely notice an odour from latex.

Katiebuggs0128 · October 2010

We painted our living room back in April before I was pregnant and used Valspar from Lowes...it's marked as odor/fume free or something like that. It didn't smell nearly as bad as the Behr we used when we first moved in a few years ago. I'm letting DH and MIL paint the nursery sometime this fall with the windows open and exhaust fan on!

laurmarie7 · October 2010

I helped paint DS's nursery and I made sure to keep the room well ventilated, and I wore a mask and gloves.

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