Satinwood paint

[Kneesandtoes]

I have mild asthma/COPD and a few years ago I became ill after we used some gloss paint. People here suggested using Lakeland paint, which is very expensive and have to be sent for. I have recently heard that satinwood which is available at a local store is more odourless. Does anyone have any experience with that?

[Georgiab123]

My decorator Tod us to get non drip paint , the one you’ve got to wash off with terpes, it had no smell at all, we got dulux emulation that was the same

[Kneesandtoes in reply to Georgiab123]

Thanks for your reply. Deluxe emulsion is being used as I write and that seems OK.

[Kneesandtoes in reply to Kneesandtoes]

It should be Dulux emulsion.

[CDPO16]

I have used water based satin paint in the past and it has a low odour. Haven't used it since being diagnosed with COPD however so can't say for sure that it won't affect you. Certainly white spirit affects me badly as I discovered when my husband cleaned some brushes he had been varnishing outdoor window frames with this summer. Had to ask him to clean them outside.

[Kneesandtoes in reply to CDPO16]

Thanks for your answer. I used to remove labels on jam jars with white spirit. Now I fill them with boiling water put on the lid and pull off the label.

[briany in reply to CDPO16]

good morning, i used water based gloss couple of years ago there was no smell but itwas white gloss and it yellowed vey quickly. stay safe everyonebriany

[CDPO16 in reply to briany]

I have water based satin finish on all the doors etc and haven't had a problem with yellowing at all.

[Tempo57 in reply to briany]

That’s very strange. Water based paints don’t yellow. The yellowing comes from the oil in the oil based paints. As CDPO16 says….no problem with water based satin. Not with me either.

[Davegt in reply to briany]

Unlike oil-based enamels, most water-based acrylic latex paints such as Dulux Wash&Wear®, Aquanamel® for interior or Weathershield® for exterior, will not “yellow” over time. When painting doors, better results can be achieved by removing them for painting and allowing them to dry in good daylight.

[CDPO16 in reply to Davegt]

Heck Dave, do you take doors off before painting them? That would have been beyond me even when fit and well 😅

[Davegt in reply to CDPO16]

No I certainly wouldn't. Lol Never get the things back on again properly. That was just a cut and paste from a Google search. It was mainly to show that water based paints normally don't yellow.

😂

[CDPO16 in reply to Davegt]

Good. I wonder if anyone actually does take them off after googling 😀

[sassy59]

We’ve used satinwood and it doesn’t have such a strong smell as gloss. Our decorator used it in our dining room and kitchen. Pete was fine. Xxx

[Troilus]

We get satin wood water based. I’m fine with that. Low odour that doesn’t hang around too long.You can also get water based gloss paint if you prefer a shinier finish

[Kneesandtoes in reply to Troilus]

Thanks for your reply. It is very useful.

[leo60]

You get oil based or water based top coats. You should be fine with water based, just not quite as hard wearing xx

[Kneesandtoes in reply to leo60]

Thanks for your reply. Water based should mean the brushes can be cleaned in water.

[leo60 in reply to Kneesandtoes]

Oh yes! Much easier 😊👍 xx

[peege]

You might check on the various paint company's websites. I had a painter in recently & he only used Dulux Trade, I was okay. I'm sure he mentioned that paint manufacturers have to leave out the toxic ingredients now. It was a trying time and I wasn't listening properly but I think everyday paints have evolved over last couple of years. Many young parents don't want to use noxious stuff around their children anymore so the big manufacturers have had to do something. P

[Kneesandtoes in reply to peege]

Thanks for your reply. I think the paint that made me ill had lingered in the garage for some time.

[SORRELHIPPO]

I used to add drops of something, I think it was called "Petal" to the paint, lowered the smell level, unsure if it still exists.

[Kneesandtoes in reply to SORRELHIPPO]

Thanks for your reply. Judging by the other replies manufacturers have removed chemicals so perhaps it is no longer needed.

[garshe]

We have always used Satin wood and had no problem . Not only because less odour but prefer the finish to gloss paint . A couple of years ago I reduced the amount of painting by changing my doors and all the spindles on my stairs to Oak. Anything for an easier life that's me lol xxSheila 💕

No more painting all this x

[Alice70 in reply to garshe]

How do you manage those stairs Sheila, I dread going up mine every night ,was thing of getting a stair lift ,but don't wont to give in to it

[Thepainterswife in reply to Alice70]

Our family tried for years to get hubby to get a stair lift , he was like you , didn’t want to give in . When he was taken into hospital we brought a single bed downstairs ( luckily we have a spare room ) and now he has the best of both worlds , he sleeps downstairs ( where there is a toilet with shower) but whenever he is well enough he goes upstairs for a bath , which he really enjoys much more than a shower 😊

[garshe in reply to Alice70]

Yes I agree. I have,a toilet downstairs also but I do climb the stairs a couple of times a day. Its breathe in on first step out slowly on next and so on. Sometimes I can get up in one go without stopping , but there are times when I have to take it slower. At the moment I have an infection and I had to call for my daughter to pass the oxygen as got half way and just went into a full blown panic attack as couldnt breathe. It's all about overthinking with me, if I stop and look up before going up the stairs I end up panicking . If I just go and concentrate on my breathing no problem. I wont give in for a stair lift . xxSheila 💕💕

[Eastend555]

Any water based paint will do the job delux crown etc

[Fircone]

Hi Kneesandtoes, I was a decorator for 40 years and used almost every brand of paint there was on the market. Almost all the paints even though they claim to be odourless will offgas for a long time after being applied. As my emphysema progressed I noticed even the low odour paints would affect me and in hindsight probably hastened the disease. Today I only use a clay paint called Earthborn, it is exceptional and yes it is more expensive but it only requires one coat and is safe for lungs. Because it is made from clay it emits negative ions which can be beneficial to asthma and allergy sufferers.

[Thepainterswife]

I don’t have any experience of the product you mentioned but Crown do a range call Breathe Easy available at Wilko in both Matt and silk finish As others have already said gloss is the worst culprit ( and difficult to use I find)

[Bingo88]

I used to work in the paint Manufacturing trade. If you look on the tin for cleaning tips. And it says wash brushes out in warm water. You know you have water based paint. Which will have no smell or fumes with it. It's always best to keep a room well ventilated whatever your using when painting. Anyway. Hope this helps Brian

[Millyboo710]

We have always used satinwood paint instead of gloss on woodwork simply because I don’t like gloss! Emulsion isn’t really suitable for woodwork as it’s not hard wearing.

[garshe in reply to Millyboo710]

I agree, hate gloss paint. Satin wood has a lovely smooth finish .xxSheila 👍

[Davegt]

Water-based paints and acrylics do not produce dangerous fumes that cause health problems. However, oil-based paints which are most commonly used in manufacturing do produce dangerous fumes. Paint fumes from oil-based paints are full of different solvents that contain volatile organic compounds.

[stamford1234]

I believe you need zero VOC paint. Lots of companies are doing it now, Crown and Dulux and other well known brands, it is becoming popular and much less expensive. Shop around a bit. To be honest I can't see what good a non drip paint would be if it contains VOC's it is important that your decorator is fully aware of your asthma and doesn't think you are being over picky. I have experienced that attitude from tradesmen. All the best

[alunrob]

Hello knees and toes I have had decorating done with emulsion and water based gloss.I retreat to enother closed room with full ventilation and leave it as long as I can before contact.Has worked well for me but not without anxiety.All the best to you.

[martinpatricia811]

I have used this and is fine I suffer with plum art sarqouidissess and suffer bad with chest and I have used this