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Question from JAR

I have severe MCS. We need to have the exterior of our house repainted. The original paint on the house is standard Benjamin Moore oil-based with biocides. We live in Southeast Texas, where it’s very humid. Can you help us find a paint that will be safe and that will work on top of the original paint?

If we have to order paint, how can we see and make a decision about color?

Thanks, JAR

Debra’s Answer

Readers, what exterior paints have you used and like for people with severe MCS?

As for colors, you can get color swatches, but I would also get a small sample of the paint to test before you commit to many gallons to paint the entire house.

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