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Odor from primer is killing me!!!!

11 years ago

The new addition is closed off from the rest of my house two days ago they primed my walls - my eyes are burning, chest feels horrible - how long does this last - I actually went online and someone said to cut up an onion and put it in water and sit it around in the room - didn't work.....not sure this stuff should pass EPA....

Comments (4)

Faron79
11 years ago
What primer is it exactly?!??!!?
Are there some cans around?

One key is ventilation/air-exchanges. Put a fan in a window blowing OUT.
Find some wide flat trays/boxes/etc., and put ~1/4" of Baking-Soda in each one. The key to this is SURFACE AREA!

Faron
winesnob
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks I will try that.
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Christopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting
11 years ago
op stated "Odor from primer is killing me!!!
probably used original Kilz for some reason
Jumpilotmdm
11 years ago
As a wall primer? Without warning you? Who are these painters?

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