Question from Katie
I am chemically sensitive and still getting used to what causes reactions, etc.
I’m wondering how long paint off-gasses, and for what length of time it is recommended for a chemically-sensitive individual to avoid a building or room which has been recently painted? Thank you!
Debra’s Answer
It really depends very much on the type of paint used and the degree of sensitivity of the individual.
Water-based low-VOC paints will usually dry within a couple of days. The warmer the weather and the dryer the air, the faster the paint will dry. Closing up a room with a space heater inside will make it dry faster.
That said, some people with MCS report still reacting to paint after a year.
