kitchen cabinet painting

Hi All! I'm having our kitchen cabinets painted this upcoming weekend - yes, they have yet to get done - I was going to tackle this job last summer and since they are still not done lol I've contracted a professional. The doors will be done off-site but the shell is going to be painted this weekend. I would presume I need to cover my tank and was planning on putting a blanket over the top - will that be enough? the painters said they are using a non-toxic paint that can be applied indoors. Our kitchen sits at one head of the living space (it's an open floor plan) and the tank at the other end of the room. Is covering up enough? Any other advice?

Thanks in advance!

 

im thinking a blanket can fold on its own waight and get soaked, dont these folks come with endless sheets of plastic? you could try asing them for some and firmly fixing it around the rim of your tank, id be worried of gas exchange if the story lasts to long though. also open windows and doors to creat air currents i would assume help.

 

All paint is toxic, especially to a tank. I bet if you check the cans there are cautions on them for health and safety, MSDS, etc.

Paint splatters and sprays, I would get a tarp or painting drop cloth to cover the tank. All professional painters have these, they are made with a thick material that paint can't penetrate through.

 

Slightly different, but when we had our hardwood floors done I draped 6 mil plastic over the tank and then tape sealed it to the tank. Then I tossed a moving blanket over top of that. If they are using spray guns and the tank is within line of sight of the kitchen, then I would consider sealing it like I did. If they are brushing or rolling, then a simple tarp draped over the tank would be adequate imo.

 

1+ for ventilation. You could also get the paint yourself and have them use it. I think sherwin williams has a very low toxicity paint. The doors should be ok providing they give them a few days to completely dry and outgas.

 

Generally speaking. Non toxic refers to how safe something is for humans. In my experience working in an art supply store, there are water based non toxic paints that have little pictures on them that show they are not safe for fish. This is because of the pigments used to color the paint. Since you probably can't, pin point the exact pigments and all carrying agents of the paint. (who would want to anyways lol) A nice $5 painters tarp from Lowes seems about right.

 

FTR Mindy, I had a lot of painting done at my house just a couple of years ago, and it had no affect at all on my tank. We used regular house paint, and I did nothing special for protection. Personally, I believe that paint is more toxic to us as the fumes are air-borne, and we breathe air. Your tank will be fine if you provide adequate ventilation for yourself and non-aquatic pets.

 

Agree.As a painter I can tell you most paints today have very low voc.As long as you ventilate and don't allow paint to actually get in the tank it will be fine.

 

thanks all for the info.! the last two posts definitely set up my mind at ease I draped a lightweight blanket over top.

 

Just me but I would build a cardboard tunnel to a window. Build a plastic tent around the tank and have a fan bring fresh air in and out for the tented tank area.