Painting

cole · #1 (**permalink**) 15-09-10, 17:31

Is it ok to paint when pregnant?

iwantone · #2 (**permalink**) 15-09-10, 18:33

I would make sure you use a paint with no VOC's otherwise i wouldn't do it. x

matilda s mum · #3 (**permalink**) 15-09-10, 22:04

I gloss painted some shelves, but probably shouldn't have! Get your OH/ parent/ friend to do it xxx

DrP · #4 (**permalink**) 15-09-10, 22:52

I think it depends on the paints. If it's a water based, solvent free one then you should be fine as long as you keep the place well ventilated, but stop if you feel anyway ill. If it has any solvent in it you should avoid it, get someone else to do the work and stay away from the area being painted till it has dried and there are no more fumes.

Personally I didn't do it when I was expecting - even though I was itching to (I actually enjoy painting and am really particular about the finish) and we were using a solvent free paint. I was fine about it but hubbie wouldn't let me - just in case, and insited I put my feet up instead. So I did.

cole · #5 (**permalink**) 16-09-10, 09:50

OH will do it, I'm just better at painting than him

gemjazz2000 · #6 (**permalink**) 20-09-10, 07:39

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Originally Posted by cole

OH will do it, I'm just better at painting than him

I understand what you mean lol

rachaelmae · #7 (**permalink**) 20-09-10, 07:53

I painted, just have windows open! seems OTT to me