Paint, as in gloss type paint.......why cant they invent one the doesnt stink.

[Dave7]

I have the decorators in. I am having my lounge and bedroom done, walls and all paint work.
I live in a smallish flat and can't escape the horrible smell.
Wouldn't you think that with all our modern technology someone would invent a good paint that doesn't have such a horrible closing stink.
NB
They have to use oil based paint as against water based.

 

[Drago]

Are they using the new water based stuff? The pong is relatively minor and short lived.

 

[Dave7]

Are they using the new water based stuff? The pong is relatively minor and short lived.

I was just about to qualify my post.
They have to use oil based as that is what is already on.

 

[fossyant]

Just going to have to put up with it. Oil based is better but stinky. Move back into the house for a bit ?

 

[Drago]

I dont knkw about better. The more premium water based stuff gives a lovely finish and doesnt yellow with age.

 

[Dave7]

Just going to have to put up with it. Oil based is better but stinky. Move back into the house for a bit ?

I am in there now but will have to sleep in my flat tonight. I can leave windows open for a couple of hours before I do.

 

[wafter]

Because oil-based paints require the solvent to do one once applied in order for the paint to dry... in which case it has to be volatile - hence it smells.

 

[Deafie]

I was just about to qualify my post.
They have to use oil based as that is what is already on.

You can use water based products over oil based products providing you prepare the surface correctly and use the correct primer

 

[Deafie]

If you "bump" it you will definitely regret it

 

[fossyant]

We used to cut onions in half to absorb the smell. No idea if they worked ?

Apparently it does ! As does baking soda.

https://www.valsparpaint.co.uk/how-to-guides/how-to-get-rid-of-paint-fumes/

 

[Fastpedaller]

For woodwork I've found Bedec multisurface to be very good - as said above, surface needs to be prepared ie rubbed down, cleaned with tack rag.
Using satin White Bedec, I covered a dark blue gloss with 2 coats - very impressive!

 

[Dave7]

You can use water based products over oil based products providing you prepare the surface correctly and use the correct primer

The decorator told that was possible but it often fails within weeks ie starts coming away so he wouldn't do it unless I insisted and took responsibility.

 

[Fastpedaller]

Get another decorator - the white Bedec I put on has now been there over 2 years - no problems

 

[fossyant]

Get another decorator - the white Bedec I put on has now been there over 2 years - no problems

Bit late now, it's done !

 

[Dave7]

Get another decorator - the white Bedec I put on has now been there over 2 years - no problems

Nah. He arrived at 07.30 each day, worked hard and has done a good job. No complaints here.