Spraypainting

[jamie8765]

Hey guys

Just wondering if someone could answer a question for me.

I am spraypainting furniture for my room, and obviously it is quite strong smelling. Is it safe to have spraypainted furniture in your room? Should I leave them outside for a while?

Any help would be great!

 

[TheDec]

When you say strong smellling, I am thinking cellulose or alkyd based applications, If so it would be very unadvisable to continue these works.

To spray paint indoors you should have adequate ventilation and wear a respirator at all times. I would advise you against such a practice.

Dec.

 

[opps]

outside would be safer- the smell means that the paint is still releasing solvents

 

[jamie8765]

Hey, sorry I haven't explained myself properly lol.

I sprayed it outside, I just want to put the furniture in my room afterwords. This is okay?

 

[TheDec]

Jamie.

No you did'nt explain it well, but worry not, i'll forgive you.

The application of any paint system goes through many changes before becoming fully cured and able to withstand the stresses with regard to the intention of it's purpose.

Therefore if your satisfied that your system of application is well past it's touch dry stage and no more solvent vapours are being released, then your ok to restore it in it's rightful place.

Have a good weekend

Dec.

 

[jamie8765]

Thanks a million and you too.

 

[Ianthedecorator]

Agree with Dec on this one ,solvent based paints and varnish are murder to spray indoors ,mainly because of the fumes ,dont under estimate the warning on the cans ! i know because iv seen first hand decorators passing out on jobs ,and its not hangover either ! spray in a outside area or in a shed with windows open or at least with a extractor fan .