Can I paint while pg?

[Crawling]

Just normal emulsion?

[MissMarjoribanks]

Absolutely. We were decorating for most of my pregnancy.

The only thing I avoided was the paint stripper my DH used to restore the fireplace. Given it burnt through his protective gloves, this was probably a good idea.

[Crawling]

Great thank you will get my roller out then

[humanfraggle]

I did too, crawling, I just made sure I didn't overdo it with the up-and-down roller action!

Oh - and make sure the room is really well ventilated

Happy decorating! (want to come do my kitchen? I'm too lazy )

[Crawling]

No I have to repaint all downstairs I have enough work to do We did it all at the same time last time and now it all needs doing again.

[humanfraggle]

Oh, now that's just bad planning

[Crawling]

It was a nightmare we had damproofing done so each wall took about 8 coats it took ages at least it will be quicker this time.

[MummyAbroad]

I painted and used low odour paint and wore one of those paper face mask thingies (mainly to shut everyone else up, as I was getting lot of comments that I shouldnt)

[jasmine51]

I am planning major painting this weekend with low odour paint,a face mask and windows wide open. DH has thoughtfully appeared with a WW2 gas mask...I tihnk he's joking

[Crawling]

at WW2 mask.

[Vix286]

I am pleased to read this it means me and DH can paint the nursery without having to involve my FIL!

[solo]

Oh yes! I wallpapered, painted, up and down the step ladder, did it all myself when 8 months pg with Ds.

[JBrd]

I hope so! Still need to do the nursery and guest bedroom, as well as skirting boards and bannister. Although I definetly won't be going up any ladders anymore, my sense of balance has disappeared

[violetwellies]

Blummin well hope painting is OK, Ive got nothing else on my to do list for 8 weeks of mat leave before EDD. (Theres plenty more should go on the list btw :) )

[JimmyChoo17]

Really are we sure? Especially gloss paint!?ok ok I knew about wall paint to be honest...but...
I've been telling hubby it's a big no no so he will have to for once.....and I'm sticking to that story sssshhhhh!!!

[clarabella18]

Just make sure you take it easy! I've been stripping wallpaper fir the last 2 days am 30+3 and think I have pulled a muscle or something in the side of my bump.
Baby fine and squirming away as usual just a little more difficult than normal to bend over, sit down, get up etc.

[jasmine51]

Just finished painting my skirtings..flippin difficult when you cant bend in the middle! re the gloss - gloss and egg shell are not ideal in pg because of the fumes, ideally stick to low odour emulsions or satinwoods. In a well ventilated room, light some candles at the end of the day, it helps to burn off some of the fumes.

clara I've just done the same - pulled something at the side of bump...prob caused by getting stuck on the floor too many times and having to haul myself up on the step ladder, so delicate!