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MommyofG
just the girls
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Janice
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Painting? Can you and would you?
I was in the middle of redoing 2 of our guest bedrooms and now I am not sure if I should hire someone to finish it or am I able to still paint being preggers? TIA
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Posted 4/19/06 8:16 PM  |
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CathyB
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
Can you? Yes, just use latex paint, no oil based paint or primers. And if you aren't sure if the existing paint has lead do not be in the room for any sanding.
Would I? No, but I was feeling sick enough, don't need paint fumes to add to it.
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| Posted 4/19/06 9:10 PM |
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-Laurie-
Hi!
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
Painted our entire home. I did the low parts :)
Couldn't bring my son home to a house that was Contractor's Beige everywhere!
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| Posted 4/19/06 9:15 PM |
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-Lisa-
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Lisa
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
use latex paint in a well ventilated room. I did some painting, and plan to help paint the nursery also.
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| Posted 4/19/06 9:16 PM |
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nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
Can I while pregnant? Yes
Would I? No, I had enough headaches from dehydration & lack of sleep. Paint fumes would be horrible!
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| Posted 4/19/06 9:39 PM |
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jersee3380
He's here!!
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caroline
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
dh did the baby's room but i was around it, didn't bother me, we used latex paint
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| Posted 4/19/06 9:41 PM |
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bean
I love my little man!!!!
Member since 7/05 1809 total posts
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Janine
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
I helped my DH paint our sons room two days before I gave birth! I was totally fine as is my son!
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| Posted 4/19/06 10:21 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
I think you can but I am so paranoid I stayed away from it.
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| Posted 4/19/06 10:40 PM |
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cantbelieveit
Love these kids!
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Tammy
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
I painted the nursery myself in one day! I wouldn't recommend that lol, but I am sure it will be fine. I also opened all the windows in the house and wore one of those white masks.
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| Posted 4/20/06 8:07 AM |
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anon
where's winter?
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
Posted by 5ofClubs
I think you can but I am so paranoid I stayed away from it.
same here
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| Posted 4/20/06 8:54 AM |
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anon
where's winter?
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
Posted by cantbelieveit
I also opened all the windows in the house and wore one of those white masks.
from what i understand, the white masks are good for dust and other particles, but don't necessarily protect one from fumes. i have been advised for fumes, one should invest in one of those biohazard looking thingys...
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| Posted 4/20/06 9:03 AM |
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TwoGirls4Me
Treasure what you have
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Marie
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
I asked my OB about this a few weeks ago... we are in the process of gutting our new house and I would really like to be able to contribute a little at least! she said it was TOTALLY fine, just to make sure its well ventilated and if it smells too bad, maybe not to sleep in the house that night (which didnt apply because we are still living in our other house until this one is done).
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| Posted 4/20/06 9:49 AM |
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LI2VA
Love my life!!
Member since 11/05 3125 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
i did it just this weekend using latex paint.
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| Posted 4/20/06 9:50 AM |
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pharmcat2000
Mom of 2 + 1
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Catherine
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
Posted by -Laurie-
Painted our entire home. I did the low parts :)
Couldn't bring my son home to a house that was Contractor's Beige everywhere!
This was me too! Luckily DH is 6'1" so he got the high parts and I got the low parts and the trim.
It's so nice out now, just open the windows and go ahead. You'll be so happy once its finished!!
ETA: just be sure to rest when you feel overworked or tired, and keep drinking while you are working!
Message edited 4/20/2006 10:25:00 AM.
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| Posted 4/20/06 10:23 AM |
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bee
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
we're in the process of renovating our entire house. DH won't even let me near the house while painting is going on. if someone else can do it, let them.
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| Posted 4/20/06 11:19 AM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
I helped paint adn get the room ready or it would't have been done. I paced myself, and got plenty of fresh air.
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| Posted 4/20/06 11:25 AM |
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SoinLove
Making big changes
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Kristin
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Re: Painting? Can you and would you?
I painted 3 rooms in our home. (2 while I was 3 months pregnant, 1 while I was 8 months pregnant).
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| Posted 4/20/06 11:30 AM |
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