replying to Edwin Pawlowski, Jay wrote:
I realize my reply is to a dated comment but felt this might open some eyes.
"No paint sold in the US is toxic to humans." Wrong, so wrong!! I wish that
was true but unfortunately it's not. After paint cures it can off gass for
years. The odor may be gone after it's cured, but tat does not mean it is not
toxic. Most paints sold in the US are toxic to humans and pets as well. The
market of brand paints that have been introduced to 'health conscious'
consumers over the last ten years is increasing, but many have given out false
claims. After lawsuits and such, it was made know that 'zero' VOC paints do
contain VOC's but at a much safer level 5 g/l per gal. (50 and upwards is very
unhealthy paint.) unfortunately many painters are Mor conserved about the
finished product, consumer beware, if you are concerned bout your health,
question what a painter will be using in your house. I speak from experience.
Do your research, don't take the painter's word. Painters in general, use
extremely high VOC paint, it gives a factory painted look but at the expense
of your health. The number one illness for painters is respiratory and kidney
diease. Fact check me on any part of my comment.

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