I was working in the garage this weekend in between coats of spray painting outside.
As I was moving back and forth between projects, I was reflecting on a few emails I have received regarding painting techniques.
I am always happy to help a fellow DIYer out. In general, it's a light sanding, prime, and several coats of paint that gives the best finish.
I am NEVER asked about spray painting safety.
I am concerned that many of you are wearing this for protection
This is a dust mask and does not offer any protection against harmful fumes.
I wear this when I am cutting wood or lightly sanding something.
I know I have shown you the mask I wear for spray painting,
but I have never stressed the importance of it.
The warning on the side of the paint can is there for a reason.
This mask has changeable filters designed for paint fumes. I like to have extra filters on hand.
You can purchase these masks in many hardware stores. The price can vary greatly, so if you buy it online (the best price) make sure you get free shipping....we can have safety and a bargain, too.
I want everyone to be safe...and then crafty!
Decades from now we probably won't be blogging, although I might want to make changes to the Senior Center I will be frequenting.
And hopefully we will all have our health.
Do you wear a good mask?
32 comments:
Admittedly, and do not scold me, I do not use a mask :/ I guess I should be...Thanks for the tips!
I have never used a mask ... oh my ... I better invest! thanks for the health tip!! xo
oh wao! I had no idea!! I thought if I'm just outside and hold my breath a little it will be ok.....will be picking one up before my next project.
My hubby is a pretty conservative and safe kinda guy, but seriously, he/I had no idea!!!!! No more spray painting in this house without "the mask," I want to be able to change things up at the senior center too!!!
Jeez. I've spray painted a LOT and have never worn a mask. I usually just wrap a scarf around my face and make sure I'm outdoors. Sigh. Lord help me, I'm ordering one today because I have a spraying marathon on my calendar.
Thank you for speaking to ME. I have NEVER worn a mask for spray painting. I will get this one, and thank you for looking out for us!
xo Nancy
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I wear the lame mask…..I am glad that you posted about this topic Linda. Thank you! Going to check out your mask right now.
I've always worn just a dust mask...oopsy. Thank you for bringing this to light!
Good advice, Linda! I myself am afraid of spray paint in general (afraid of the mess I would make!) which is why I leave the DIY up to you, my dear!
Enjoy your day!! xoxoxox
I'm in the clueless bunch too. Thank you for bringing this issue to light. I've always done it outside and make sure I don't stand "downwind" from the fumes. I feel like a first-class idiot. Off to check out your mask now. Thanks for keeping us healthy!
Guilty. I've never worn a mask before. Thank you for reminding!
Hi, Linda - I did not know this! I thought the dust mask was sufficient :( We do not spray paint much (but have in the past). I will share this with Tom asap. Thanks so much!!!
Loi
No, never have worn a mask, and I always get a terrible headache from the fumes. Will the mask help with that?
I always hear people say to spray paint in a well ventilated place which I do, but never really thought too much of the ramifications. I guess because I tend to spray very small things outdoors. Thanks for the tip.
Great POST!!! I wear a mask & learned about the mask when I first started volunteering for Habitat. I am curious what you were working on with the gold paint???
I so wish I could spray paint right now! But it's 19 degrees and snowing. I wear my mask even when I am on the front lawn for all the world to see. Safety first!
i am the worst - i do not take ANY of the precautions u should about anything - i had to touch up my paint in my living-room this weekend - and yup, i got a nice shot of gray paint on my white leather sectional *boo*
I have never even thought of a mask...I always paint outside in the lawn so I never even considered it!
Thanks for the tips! I've never worn a mask....oops. - Brandy
I've never worn a mask before. Thanks for saharing!
Xx Vicky
Linda, I will be honest, I am GUILTY of NOT WEARING ANY MASK!!! I know, I know, me of all people! The thing is when I do spray painting projects I usually think it will be quick and easy, which more often than not NOT. So I end up skipping the good ol' mask. But you are absolutely right on this. I will get a mask before my next painting project! THANKS!
You've scared me into compliance. I've never worn a mask but I will now. Thanks my friend!
I'm guilty of not wearing a mask, too. I know I need one but it's just one of those purchases that keeps getting put off. I'm not spray painting much lately, but I will make getting a mask a requirement before I paint again.
I want to live in your senior center :)
I have never spray painted anything before but I will keep this mask in mind. Thanks for the reminder, Linda!
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Jessie
Another guilty one, I've never even thought about it with spray paint! Thanks!
I barely ever spray paint but I never even thought about the difference between that and the dust one. Good tip!
-Shelley
I have never used spray paint. So far I've painted furniture using the traditional-old-school way, but can't wait to use spray next time. It seems easier...
I have never used a mask ... oh my ... I better invest! thanks for the health tip!!
I am so happy everyone wants to protect themselves.
Well crap...I have been spray painting for 40 years with out wearing a darn thing. I always wondered where my craziness came from.....
Hi Linda. I echo Sherry, I've been spray painting for decades without wearing a mask and I've never had any ill effects. That's not to say that it hasn't shaved a few years off my life, I've been wearing a mask for the past six months since reading an article on it.
As for the gold spray paint in your first photo, is that a USA-exclusive brand? I've been trying to find the best plasti kote paint in the UK, the lesser of many evils, but all of our aerosol seems to gum up on coating. No matter the sanding or the priming, it's awful. I'd love a recommendation of the best brand you can find?
Thanks,
Jane.
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