What paint is safe for birds when painting walls and cupboards?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered
I really need to paint the walls in three rooms. My Canary, Ringo, will be at least 18 feet away from the painting, in another room, without a door. What product should I use, in Ontario, Canada, to Paint and Stain Walls and Cupboards? Thanks!
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Published on September 25th, 2017
Hi, I'm happy you're thinking about the safety of Ringo. I recommend choosing a paint brand that has low VOCs or no VOCs - these are paints that don't give off dangerous fumes. Also open windows and doors, and use a fan to ventilate while you work and for a couple of days afterwards until the new paint odor is gone. You may need to remove and repaint interior doors and cupboard doors outside if the gloss paint has a strong odor.
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Published on August 28th, 2017
Any paint that is labeled very low or zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds ) would be OK, but to be safe, move Ringo out of the room totally & make sure there are at least a couple of open windows for a couple of hours after you finish painting.
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