How is the smell of paint? My previous experience was horrible and we are actully beginning to look into buying a used one now. Many thanks,
1998901
I installed it in the morning and used it in the evening. I just opened the window to air it out. But no smell whatsoever.
476762
I've never really noticed a smell. If your sense is keen you may smell a faint chalky paint scent. Definitely nothing to be worried about, no matter how sensitive one is.
2252423
I've had mine for a little less than a year. The paint is not easily scratched. Still looks new.
1271181
It's not bad. It does have an odor that reminds me of industrial grease or lightly like paint remover but not nearly as strong. I would suggest you be in a ventilated area.
1748077
I haven't noticed a paint problem. but then I've used it only a few times so far. if it happens, I will pitch a bitch.
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
1620535
Yep, that is a perfect description of the smell, which has existed from day one taking it out of the box. I tried febreeze and sitting it outside in the sun for two days to see if UV rays could kill, and if anything the smell got worse. I finally just threw it away after owning it for about a month. Sorry that doesn't help, but I just wanted you to know you aren't alone!
833334
I did not like this myself, I do not know if this is from the same seller, but when I received there was a horrible smell, so I contacted the seller, and found out they only accepted returns if it was defective. so it was a big to do, and would of cost more to send it back thank, because I had to pay restocking fee, and plus postage. so I threw it away, hope this helps
1764387
Very bad smell actually: Probably paint's or MDF's. It will eventually go away unfortunately after the kidz have inhaled it for a while.
1408873
The paint is awful and old & it will ruin your paint job so don't use it. It stinks. Got to Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams & get a good oil based fresh paint. I called Zinser & they said it was old stock & it has to be fresh & why my paint job looks awful. I got all the paint off & worked for weeks for all my hard work to be ruined. Just call them & ask about tsp & check if it expired if u must use it. I learned the hard way & then to find it is not good. If it gets cold or two hot you get a terrible lumpy mess or some is solid some streaky & u think I just need a better brush so u try a roller & you never had a chance. The paint is awful and old & it will ruin your paint job so don't use it. It stinks. Got to Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams & get a good oil based fresh paint. I called Zinser & they said it was old stock & it has to be fresh & why my paint job looks awful. I got all the paint off & worked for weeks for all my hard work to be ruined. Just call them & ask about tsp & check if it expired if u must use it. I learned the hard way & then to find it is not good. If it gets cold or two hot you get a terrible lumpy mess or some is solid some streaky & u think I just need a better brush so u try... » Read More The paint is awful and old & it will ruin your paint job so don't use it. It stinks. Got to Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams & get a good oil based fresh paint. I called Zinser & they said it was old stock & it has to be fresh & why my paint job looks awful. I got all the paint off & worked for weeks for all my hard work to be ruined. Just call them & ask about tsp & check if it expired if u must use it. I learned the hard way & then to find it is not good. If it gets cold or two hot you get a terrible lumpy mess or some is solid some streaky & u think I just need a better brush so u try a roller & you never had a chance. « Show Less
137797
I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
2221242
It smelled bad when I first got it out of the box but it's fine now. I very highly doubt there is something chemically unsafe about the painting.
529994
If I remember correctly, there was a pungent aroma at first. However, over the last couple months it has faded down to near nothing (I just gave it a sniff now before writing this). I suppose if it's really bugging you, leave it outside in the sun for an hour or so (anything longer and it might start cracking due to its fake nature) to let any coatings or chemicals off-gas.
71965
I always use thus and it should be very light with little to no smell. I would return it if I were you. Do you mind telling us which Seller you bought this from? I just bought a new one myself and it's fine. Just wanna make sure I stay away from whoever you bought from. :-)
508977
Yes, there was a 'new finish' odor when it first arrived. We don't have sensitivity issues, but maybe you could take it out of the box and let it air outside for a day or so? The desk itself was a great purchase for my daughter, who is an artist. She uses it in bed to sketch her ideas before bed. Great little storage drawer, too.
1173637
Hi,We never had any complaints in regards to smell and you can clean it with water and baby soap.best regards,Customer Service
1194576
Just got a new one. It seems just a bit but I have a wicked sense of smell. I am sure it'll be mostly gone in a month. Doesn't make my hand smell after hours of use. I hope that helps.