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Pro tip: Always use low-VOC paint in treatment areas.
Harsh fumes can cause client discomfort and lost business.
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thomas_young7mo ago
I used Ben Moore's Natura line for a while but it still had a noticeable smell for days. What's the actual cutoff for a paint to be called low-VOC, is there a standard number? I'm curious if brands are just using it as a marketing term now. Also, does this advice extend to things like floor coatings and sealants, which can be way worse.
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avery_hart637mo ago
I looked up the VOC thing once after my bathroom paint job smelled like a chemical factory for a week (my bad). From what I remember, low-VOC is under 50 grams per liter, but that's still enough to stink up a room. And yeah, floor polyurethane is the actual worst, I learned that the hard way.
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the_sarah7mo ago
You hit the actual cutoff at 50 g/L, but zero-VOC paint has to be under 5. Most brands ride that low-VOC line because it's cheaper to make. Floor stuff is way worse, they use strong solvents that off-gas for weeks. That poly smell sticks to everything.
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