Hi Molly, How old was the paint tin? I think you have used an old paint to paint the walls, try one think of removing the smell by cutting three red onions in half and placing it in different places of the room, and see if this shall solve the problem if not please let me know. Thank you.
The smell of new paint should go after a couple of days. And certantly should not smell that bad. I would contact the paint company to complain, also a refund as it's not exceptable to have paint to smell after all this time.
Hi Molly It s almost certain that It is the paint you have used. I would recommend repainting with a normal good quality vinyl Matt emulsion which will seal the walls completely. Also air the room whilst re-painting. It may smell of fresh paint for a few hours but that should be it. If you use Eco paints your likely to get another completely different odour problem occur. I personally would recommend something like Dulux Matt Vinyl emulsion paint and give it two coats allowing the first to dry completely. This should cure the problem if it is paint related
Smell neutraliser. This is the only way
Hello, surprising what paint can smell after so long time ! You need look something in that room (maybe under floor or inside the walls ) , but not can be paint. Thank You
I can only imagine you have used an oil based paint?. Or you must be sensetive to paint smells. The voc given off whilst drying are minimal since 2010 Try air freshner or repaint with low odour eco paints
The smell must be from something else. Consider other sources first before making your mind
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