Update to our trial of the Ecos paints. There is a mild smell coming off the air purifying primer now that we’re doing such a massive space (and the primer had more of a smell than the paint to begin with), but I was able to stand in the kitchen and take these photos without the need of a respirator. It did make my throat sore after 20 minutes, but normally with regular paint I’m wheezing asthmatically and half way toward a migraine at this point if I’m not wearing protective gear with every window and door in the house open. The smell is almost menthol? With a light fishy glue paste undertone? Reminded me of doing papier-mâché as a kid. Not usual paint solvent smell.
So far we’ve only got one kitchen window and the back door open and that seems to be enough for me. If you’re more sensitive than me, I’d still recommend using a respirator, and certainly using one if you’re applying it yourself. Personally I think I’d be able to get away with using my vogmask. If you’re a healthy type like ETD and just don’t like the smell of paint, then this might be good for you too. He claims he can’t smell anything at all, and we’re getting really good coverage over the yellow/beige. The images above show one coat of the primer, with ETD about to start a second. Last time we did our bedroom it took two coats of regular valspar primer and two coats of white paint to brighten the dull beige. So y’know, I’m impressed so far if this is any indications how the primer will look once it’s dried.
I’ll do an updated edit once it’s dried and let you know how long it takes the smell to vanish. Typically I’ll be able to smell regular latex paints for up to two weeks while the paint cures, so I’m interested to see how long this lasts.
