Community› The Bump Message Boards› 2nd Trimester
2nd Trimester
New Discussion

Painting, staining, and remodeling

tallgirlx3tallgirlx3 member
in 2nd Trimester

I know it's been asked on here before but I've scanned through and can't find it. When is it safe to paint? I meant to ask my OB/GYN when I was there on Wednesday but I spaced out and forgot.

My mom is coming over to help me re-do my bedroom. I want new paint but obviously will hold off until it's safe to do so. Anybody asked their doc about it? If not, I'll just call my dr and see what he says... I thought this would be easier.

I also have a dresser to refinish.

Report Reply to Post

Re: Painting, staining, and remodeling

  • khaenleinkhaenlein member
    Painting is fine if you're in a well-ventilated area (keep windows open for fresh air flow).  I think I saw something on another website about NOT finishing/staining furniture though--I think those chemicals might be stronger.
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • malorieemaloriee member
    Painting is ok with proper ventilation but avoid lead (duh) and oil-based paints. 
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • luckyangelluckyangel member
    Check Dutchboy and Valspar-they both have low tox-emmitting paints that are considered very safe to use when pregnant.  I used that in Sean's room when I painted earlier this pregnancy-its smells really nice compared to regular paint too.
    accordingtoabby.com" "From of suffering emerges the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seared with scars." Kahlil Gibran
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"