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How long stay away after decorating?

6 replies

Oldi · 26/01/2010 18:26

Hello all - had our hallway and nursery decorated today and I am sleeping at my parents' tonight to stay away from any lingering fumes. Any ideas how long I need to stay away for...? The faint smell of paint seems to last for ages and I'm worried I'll be at parents' for weeks!!

Am I going over-the-top here?! Any advice welcome xx

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hana · 26/01/2010 18:33

yes, over the top. open the windows and maybe sleep on a different floor?

pigleychez · 26/01/2010 18:54

Im the one that actually did the decorating in our bedroom at 37 weeks!
shocked my DH as he was at work all day and had no idea I had done it!

Just air the room and it will be fine tomorrow easily.

MerlinsBeard · 26/01/2010 18:56

Very over the top. It's only lead based paint you need to not use

skidoodle · 26/01/2010 18:57

Way over the top

lovingeverymoment · 26/01/2010 19:34

Gosh, I've just spent the last two days decorating whilst DH is working away! I really wouldn't worry.

hippopo · 26/01/2010 19:36

Depends how much the smell bothers you. I think after a couple of days airing it is safe but even when ot pregnant the smell used to make me nauseous.

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