Hey everyone, I need some troubleshooting help. About six months ago, we painted our kids' room with three white walls and one blue feature wall. Right after painting, I noticed that the blue wall had a different smell compared to the white ones. Within a week, the white walls were odor-free, but the blue wall continued to emit a strong odor. It didn't smell like regular paint VOCs; instead, it resembled something more like gas or rotten eggs. After a couple of months, the smell seemed to fade but would occasionally come back. Recently, at the six-month mark, it has returned even stronger. I'm not sure what's causing this, whether it's temperature-related or something else. The point is that only the blue wall smells, the paint was new, and ventilation was good during the painting. I'd really appreciate any insights from the pros about what might be going on and if the fumes are dangerous. Thanks!
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Sometimes new paint can smell really funky if it’s contaminated or affected by humidity. You've mentioned it has a rotten eggs-like odor, which can happen when paint goes bad. It's really important to check if the paint was improperly stored before use. If the smell persists, you might need to consider repainting. A reputable painting company should help you with that without any issues!
I can relate to your situation. Although the paint was new, sometimes it can give off strange odors due to certain reactions, especially with low-VOC or no-VOC ingredients. If the paint can itself had no odor, check the application conditions as stuff like humidity can mess with it. If it really stinks, repainting might be the best bet. Just make sure you get some high-quality stuff this time!
Great point! Also, try to keep that room ventilated while it's curing again to avoid any other surprises.
Sounds like a hassle! If you do end up repainting, make sure to prep the surface well with a good bonding primer. It’ll help the new paint stick and should minimize any weird smells.