The smell of a freshly painted room may give the impression of it being “clean”, or give you the satisfaction of a job well done, but with the paint smell you’re breathing in a blend of carcinogens and toxins.  For some of us who are particularly sensitive to these chemicals, a freshly painted room can result in a headache that lasts for as long as the smell does, and a strange metallic taste in our mouths.

Fortunately that doesn’t mean that we can’t repaint and brighten things up a bit, it just means we need to be more careful about the products that we use.  For the sake of your health, and those around you, seek out low-VOC or even better, no-VOC paint options for your decorating.