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by Sweet Sue
Mon May 31, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 468220

Smelly Paint of course

With regards to sticking it out with the smell. I waited a year because I didn't know what to do (took up the floorboards, searched the loft, checked the plumbing and the gutters, cleaned the patio etc). Eventually I found this site and finally used the primer this weekend. The smell doesn't fade in...
by Sweet Sue
Thu May 27, 2010 10:26 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 468220

I have just been reading posts on the Watchdog website and a couple of comments caught my eye. One comment was about the time of year when the painting was done - both my smelly rooms were done around February March time and I left windows open. Did the temperature have an impact? Or the moisture le...
by Sweet Sue
Wed May 26, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 468220

Smelly paint - what else

I posted earlier in this thread. Having had smelly paint courtesy of Tesco I followed their instructions and repainted with new emulsion. It wasn't too bad for the first few weeks but the cat wee (grapefruit) aroma is returning in both rooms. I have bought the alkali resistant paint and no doubt wil...
by Sweet Sue
Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 468220

Hi Tesco finally got back to me. Apparently they have lost my sample. I offered them another as I originally had 2 tins with little bits left in but they said not to bother. They also sent me a Tesco gift card for £30.00 which considering I had already been refunded for the paint by the store isn't ...
by Sweet Sue
Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:21 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: This paint stinks!!!!
Replies: 392
Views: 468220

Please can I join your club? I decorated my bedroom last year and have suffered the smell of cat wee every time the window is left open for any period of time. I decorated my lounge over Christmas and have the same problem. There is a small difference though in my case as in my bedroom I did not use...
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