[BarbarianHorde]

Hey guys, first time poster here, had a question about using the low-VOC oil based Killz for sealing in some pet odors. Currently in my bedroom I have bare plywood flooring, the homeowner bought a bunch of hardwood but has yet to get it installed. My cat had a couple of accidents in and around his litterbox which as I'm sure you know doesn't smell too good, so I was going to mask off a 6 foot by 6 foot area and lay down 2 or 3 good coats of Killz which should be simple enough. My only real question is, how long so I need to wait before I can move back into my room safely? It says it'll be dry to the touch after 30 minutes, and that I can apply another coat after an hour so i'll be able to get everything done in half a day, but I know even with being a low-VOC paint it's still going to put out some nasty vapors, since I've never painted with oil based paints before I thought it would be best to ask someone who has a bit of experience. Any info is greatly appreciated!

 

[blackjack]

Low voc oil based kilz. Original? Red label? Voc's have nothing to do with how something smells. If you're using the product i'm thinking of, use with LOTS of ventilation. It is full of acetone (no voc's the vapors are heavy and fall vs. Rising into the ozone) and it's a doozy to work around for any length of time. You'll be fine, if you can handle a cat box (ammonia), kilz won't be much different...
As for when you can return to your space-- in a few hours. Do the priming in the morning and give it all day to air out and dry. The acetone makes it dry quickly, and if you're not too chemically sensitive, sleeping in your room that night shouldn't be a problem.

 

[chrisn]

Zinnser's BIN would be a MUCH better choice

 

[BarbarianHorde]

This is the stuff I was planning on using.

ORIGINAL 1-gal. White Low-VOC Oil-Based Interior Primer, Sealer and Stain-Blocker

 

[klaatu]

Save the kilz for something else, like priming bare drywall, and get some bins. Kilz does not always seal in odors. Bins is a vapor barrier and WILL seal in any odor.

 

[wptski]

Low voc oil based kilz. Original? Red label? Voc's have nothing to do with how something smells. If you're using the product i'm thinking of, use with LOTS of ventilation. It is full of acetone (no voc's the vapors are heavy and fall vs. Rising into the ozone) and it's a doozy to work around for any length of time. You'll be fine, if you can handle a cat box (ammonia), kilz won't be much different...
As for when you can return to your space-- in a few hours. Do the priming in the morning and give it all day to air out and dry. The acetone makes it dry quickly, and if you're not too chemically sensitive, sleeping in your room that night shouldn't be a problem.

Acetone?? That's a instant headache for me!

 

[BarbarianHorde]

BIN's it is then, I did a little reading on the BINS and it says it takes 7 days to cure properly, I'm a total newbie when it comes to this stuff, so does that mean I should keep the room vacated for a week while it cures? Thanks for the input guys, I really appreciate it.

 

[BarbarianHorde]

Is this the stuff I would want to use? I noticed there are a few varieties so I just want to make sure I'm using the right one, lastly, how many coats would you guys recommend laying down?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-...ot-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-00904/100398380

 

[blackjack]

Sure, that'll work. I'd put 2 coats on it. It's a really thin product but don't let that fool ya. It does its job. Very well.

 

[ront02769]

First coat in the morning, second an hour later, move back in by dinner...no worries...and btw, move the cat box.!

 

[Jmayspaint]

The good thing about Bin pigmented shellac is that although it has a strong alcohol smell during application, it dissipates quickly as the alcohol evaporates. Ensure good ventilation, and you'll hardly notice it after a few hours.

Of course, there is a water based alternative.

http://www.rustoleum.com/product-ca...b-i-n-advanced-synthetic-shellac-primer-white

It has an odor comparable to other water based primers, and also dries very quickly.


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[klaatu]

Oh, Kilz original and lo-voc oil based primers are not for use on floors. Says so on the data sheet.

 

[blackjack]

Klaatu, now yer just bein' mean...and I'm still waiting for my isc...;p