Adequate Ventilation When Painting
This is a followup on some cautions for painting a basement.
- Make sure you have adequate ventilation when using a sealing varnish or lacquer for wood trim, handrails, etc. Make sure you open doors and windows if possible, use fans to keep the air circulating.
- Wear a mask or respirator
- If you feel woozy, light headed, or sick, get outside where you can get fresh air.
Breathing the fumes is very dangerous. They can cause permanent health damages.
- Adequate ventilation is necessary when using any type of painting material.
Latex and acrylic based paints have very little odor. Make sure that you always have ventilation when you paint a basements or enclosed areas.
