Question from Junia
Hi, Debra…
I read about the danger of vinyl wallpaper, that it continues to emit VOC for a long time.
Do you know if after 2 years after installation, it still emits a substantial amount of VOC?
Anything I could do to seal the offgasing?
Thank’s…
Debra’s Answer
The amount of VOC from vinyl wallpaper decreases over time, but how long it takes to completely outgas depends on the conditions in the room, particularly heat.
There is a product called Safe Seal that may work for a sealant. Call the manufacturer and see if it can be applied to vinyl wallpaper and if it will block VOCs.
You would need to specifically use a sealant that is a sealant. Simply painting over something won’t block fumes because paint is not designed for this purpose.
