Does environmentally friendly latex paint contain formaldehyde? What should you pay attention to after painting latex paint?

Latex paint is easy to apply and is the most effective and delicate product among all paints. It is also the first choice for many homeowners. However, you should never move in right after the latex paint is applied! Why is this? Let's take a look at the reasons. Are oil paint and latex paint the same? Is there any difference between the two? Please see the following introduction from Encyclopedia Knowledge Network.

Contents of this article

1. Does environmentally friendly latex paint contain formaldehyde?

2. What is the difference between oil paint and latex paint?

3. What should you pay attention to after applying latex paint?

Does environmentally friendly latex paint contain formaldehyde?

1. Latex paint products are all added with fragrances. Some fragrances are just not easy to smell with the nose, which does not mean that the product is environmentally friendly. In addition, the paint contains benzene, which is an aromatic gas. In addition, latex paint, as the name suggests, is a paint with latex ingredients added. Latex is a chemical glue, so it contains formaldehyde.

2. Latex paint is a product with better effect and finer texture among all coatings, so it has higher requirements for film formation. The key to latex paint film formation depends on TVOC or latex content. If the content of one of them is low, the amount of the other will increase. Therefore, for products that emphasize the amount of a certain harmful substance, do not blindly believe that they are 100% environmentally friendly.

3. Industry insiders believe that according to the environmental protection standard for wall paint, "Limits of Harmful Substances in Interior Decorative Materials and Interior Wall Paints", there are clear limits for free formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds in wall paint, and heavy metals such as soluble cadmium and soluble mercury. Products with various indexes within the standards can be considered environmentally friendly products, but if the product has more additional functions to raise the price, the owner needs to be careful when purchasing.

What is the difference between oil paint and latex paint

1. Latex paint uses water as a dispersion medium and does not contain organic solvents. It is environmentally friendly and non-toxic during transportation, storage, construction, or later use, and does not have potential problems such as fire. Paint contains harmful substances such as benzene, which is not conducive to environmental protection during construction and later use. If the harmful substances are not evaporated cleanly, it will cause great harm to people.

2. Latex paint is easy to apply. It can be applied by brush, roller, spray, etc. during use. You only need to master simple painting techniques. Paint application is generally done by professionals, and individuals also need professional training. It is difficult for ordinary people to apply paint well.

3. Latex paint film also has the advantages of fast drying, good air permeability, good water resistance, strong elasticity and scrub resistance, etc. The surface film hardness of the paint is higher than that of latex paint, and the feel and fullness are also the best.

What should I pay attention to after applying latex paint

1. Never move in immediately: After latex paint is applied, there is a strong smell of paint in the room, especially there are many chemical components and harmful substances, especially formaldehyde and benzene. These are harmful to our family's health, especially for pregnant women and babies. These harmful substances can cause miscarriage in pregnant women and leukemia in babies. Therefore, you must not move in immediately after the latex paint is completed!

2. Don’t put up wallpaper right away: Wallpaper must be put up on a flat wall surface. This will directly affect the decorative effect of the wallpaper. So don’t put up wallpaper right after applying latex paint. It’s a good idea to check the wall surface first.

3. Don't rush to apply silicone mud directly: the life of latex paint is only a few years, while the life of diatom mud is 20 years. If you apply diatom mud directly on latex paint, it may fall off with the latex paint in a few years, which is very wasteful. The correct way is not to apply diatom mud directly on the surface of latex paint, but to apply diatom mud directly after puttying the wall, so as to ensure the service life of diatom mud.