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Can I ask if it’s ok to sleep in a newly decorated room?

9 replies

Somethingsosimple · 22/06/2020 10:43

DH is painting our bedroom. It’s a dulux low voc paint. Can I sleep in the room tonight with windows open or should I sleep in the living room tonight?

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ohoneohtwo · 22/06/2020 10:47

It wouldn't cross my mind not to.

Divebar · 22/06/2020 10:49

Sleep in the room - if you’ve used gloss paint then that’s the one that smells strongest but you’ll be fine with the windows open.

Mojitomogul · 22/06/2020 10:49

See how its smelling this evening? If you do definitely sleep with windows open. I don't think it's great to breathe in but it won't harm you?

JaniceWebster · 22/06/2020 10:53

I wouldn't. I leave more than a night, and even more when it's my kids bedroom.

Somethingsosimple · 22/06/2020 11:13

Thanks for replies. I was leave kids rooms empty but was wondering if I am being over the top. Will see how it smells later

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BrightYellowDaffodil · 22/06/2020 11:40

Like @ohoneohtwo, it wouldn't occur to me not to, even when I've been painting late into the evening.

DappledThings · 22/06/2020 12:01

@BrightYellowDaffodil

Like *@ohoneohtwo*, it wouldn't occur to me not to, even when I've been painting late into the evening.
Same.
DestinationFkd · 22/06/2020 12:05

Of course it's ok.
Put a bucket of cold water in the room and open a window.
The water absorbs the odour.
Or you can use it to cool amorous wandering hands.

JaniceWebster · 22/06/2020 12:50

not sure why you would willingly expose yourself to more chemicals and sleep in a freshly painted room

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