Guest guest Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I think you are in Pakistan at the moment? I ask because obviously there's no point in recommending brands of paint that aren't available there. I think Tahira, avoid oil-base based paints as these are high in VOCs (volatile compounds that are release into the air as paint dries) and stick to acrylic based paints. I can only think of suggesting that the house is ventilated as nuch as posssible and preferably go away with the children for a few days until the painting is over and the paint is completely dry - and even then, keep on ventilating the house as much as possible. And be sure the paint has no lead in it - it's banned here but I don't know what the regulations are in Pakistan. The worst paint I have ever come across is the old oil-based eggshell. It's an excellent paint for durability but the fumes are appalling - I think it's now bannned here and even before it was banned some painters refused to work with it. You need a special respirator if in the area when it's being used.... I used it many years ago and got a chest infection afterwards. Margaret > > Hello, i was wondering if anyone has any information on how to protect our kids from the strong smell of fresh paint and if there are certain paints one needs to avoid for these kids . my son is very sensitive and has been very unsettled in the last few days since the painting is underway. he is also having more seizures than usual. hope someone can advise. thanks tahira > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I think you are in Pakistan at the moment? I ask because obviously there's no point in recommending brands of paint that aren't available there. I think Tahira, avoid oil-base based paints as these are high in VOCs (volatile compounds that are release into the air as paint dries) and stick to acrylic based paints. I can only think of suggesting that the house is ventilated as nuch as posssible and preferably go away with the children for a few days until the painting is over and the paint is completely dry - and even then, keep on ventilating the house as much as possible. And be sure the paint has no lead in it - it's banned here but I don't know what the regulations are in Pakistan. The worst paint I have ever come across is the old oil-based eggshell. It's an excellent paint for durability but the fumes are appalling - I think it's now bannned here and even before it was banned some painters refused to work with it. You need a special respirator if in the area when it's being used.... I used it many years ago and got a chest infection afterwards. Margaret > > Hello, i was wondering if anyone has any information on how to protect our kids from the strong smell of fresh paint and if there are certain paints one needs to avoid for these kids . my son is very sensitive and has been very unsettled in the last few days since the painting is underway. he is also having more seizures than usual. hope someone can advise. thanks tahira > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 > > > > Hello, i was wondering if anyone has any information on how to protect our kids from the strong smell of fresh paint and if there are certain paints one needs to avoid for these kids . my son is very sensitive and has been very unsettled in the last few days since the painting is underway. he is also having more seizures than usual. hope someone can advise. thanks tahira > > > hi. My daughter started having seizures when we were having our house painted. We ventalated it well, increased the number of applications of magnesium sulphate cream and put peace lilies x 2 in her room. This sorted out the problem for her. I hope this helps and things get better soon. . X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 > > > > Hello, i was wondering if anyone has any information on how to protect our kids from the strong smell of fresh paint and if there are certain paints one needs to avoid for these kids . my son is very sensitive and has been very unsettled in the last few days since the painting is underway. he is also having more seizures than usual. hope someone can advise. thanks tahira > > > hi. My daughter started having seizures when we were having our house painted. We ventalated it well, increased the number of applications of magnesium sulphate cream and put peace lilies x 2 in her room. This sorted out the problem for her. I hope this helps and things get better soon. . X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 > > > > Hello, i was wondering if anyone has any information on how to protect our kids from the strong smell of fresh paint and if there are certain paints one needs to avoid for these kids . my son is very sensitive and has been very unsettled in the last few days since the painting is underway. he is also having more seizures than usual. hope someone can advise. thanks tahira > > > hi. My daughter started having seizures when we were having our house painted. We ventalated it well, increased the number of applications of magnesium sulphate cream and put peace lilies x 2 in her room. This sorted out the problem for her. I hope this helps and things get better soon. . X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Plants are an interesting idea to absorb some of the pollution - I found a list of possible species on-line. I suppose you know to avoid commercial air fresheners (always) - I hope you're not offended by my saying this. Margaret > > > > > > Hello, i was wondering if anyone has any information on how to protect our kids from the strong smell of fresh paint and if there are certain paints one needs to avoid for these kids . my son is very sensitive and has been very unsettled in the last few days since the painting is underway. he is also having more seizures than usual. hope someone can advise. thanks tahira > > > > > > hi. My daughter started having seizures when we were having our house painted. We ventalated it well, increased the number of applications of magnesium sulphate cream and put peace lilies x 2 in her room. This sorted out the problem for her. > > I hope this helps and things get better soon. > > . X > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 I always use water based paint - dries quickly and does not smell. comes in eggshell and satin wood. Jill > > > > > > > > > > Hello, i was wondering if anyone has any information on how to protect our kids from the strong smell of fresh paint and if there are certain paints one needs to avoid for these kids . my son is very sensitive and has been very unsettled in the last few days since the painting is underway. he is also having more seizures than usual. hope someone can advise. thanks tahira > > > > > > > > > > > > hi. My daughter started having seizures when we were having our house painted. We ventalated it well, increased the number of applications of magnesium sulphate cream and put peace lilies x 2 in her room. This sorted out the problem for her. > > > > > > I hope this helps and things get better soon. > > > > > > . X > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 The local hospital uses acrylic paints (water based). They have to use low smell and quick drying paint as the hospital is always so busy and full of people. Margaret > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello, i was wondering if anyone has any information on how to protect our kids from the strong smell of fresh paint and if there are certain paints one needs to avoid for these kids . my son is very sensitive and has been very unsettled in the last few days since the painting is underway. he is also having more seizures than usual. hope someone can advise. thanks tahira > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > hi. My daughter started having seizures when we were having our house painted. We ventalated it well, increased the number of applications of magnesium sulphate cream and put peace lilies x 2 in her room. This sorted out the problem for her. > > > > > > > > I hope this helps and things get better soon. > > > > > > > > . X > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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