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When preparing for a baby, you want to invest in all of the safest products. However, there’s one area of the home that a lot of parents tend to overlook: the interior painting. To make your baby’s nursery as safe as possible, follow this guide.

Why You Should Use Paint Without VOCs

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are common in many paints and building materials. In high doses, these substances can lead to a variety of symptoms, including headaches, respiratory issues, and even organ damage.

The use of these materials is now regulated, but they still exist in many products in small doses, which shouldn’t lead to major issues for healthy adults. However, VOCs can be more harmful for babies since they’re smaller and can’t fight off symptoms as easily as adults.

Best Practices for Painting a Nursery

interior paintingAside from choosing a low or no VOC paint, how you paint the nursery can have major safety ramifications. Proper ventilation is essential since chemicals are likely to become airborne before the paint dries. Even if you go with a natural or no VOC paint, chemicals are still present.

It’s best to hire a professional to handle the interior painting since exposure while pregnant can be potentially harmful for the baby. Professionals are also well-versed in how to properly ventilate the space so you can feel confident in the air quality when it’s time to bring your baby home.

 

If you’re looking for a professional to help with your nursery or any other interior painting projects, call Brown Painting. Serving Kailua-Kona, HI, and the surrounding area since 2008, the locally owned and operated company employs licensed contractors to provide both exterior and interior painting services. To see a full list of services offered, visit the company’s website. To request a quote, call the team at (808) 271-5706.

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