Behold the wonder that is fresh painted trim! Know that while beautiful, it must always be remembered that oil-based paints produce fumes that make the head throb and ache. Ventilation, my child, ventilation.
Seriously, I had to get some serious fan-action going to keep the fumes out of our "temporary" bedroom last night. The room got a little cold, but I put the down comforter back on the bed so it felt quite warm and snuggly. Wife and childs appear none the worse for wear.
Painting with water-based latex paints is so relatively pleasant, that I had forgotten what a bitch-fest oil stuff can be. Right now, as I speak, there is a fan in the nursery-to-be window, producing negative pressure in the room to ensure whatever fumes are still being outgassed go out altogether. Important mental note: In future set up fan FIRST, so that throbbing temples do not ensue. Also, do not talk with the Space Bunnies. They are not real.
So I am truly in the home stretch, needing only to hang the trim and do final touch-ups. Hopefully with as little oil-based paint as possible.
Now, as it is Friday the 13th.... DEVIL CAT!!!!
...and mildly Satanic turtle.
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