Time to Paint? Research Reveals Negative Effects of Paint Fumes

The smell of fresh paint is welcome to many; however, multiple studies and exhaustive research say you shouldn’t breathe in too heavily. While you may enjoy the smell, the ill effects lurking below the surface are anything but positive.

Hidden Dangers of Paint Fumes

Paint used for most interior projects contains harmful chemicals, solvents, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). According to Dr. Richard Deacon, who has spent years looking at the relationship between paint fumes and health, “When the paint dries, these chemicals evaporate into the air where the hapless decorator can inhale their toxic fumes.”

Because these solvents are …read more