According to the manufacturer: If I were to choose, I’d probably go with Simply Clean, although the Soft Vanilla could be pleasant. I’m guessing Wildflower and Tropical Winds might not be such great sellers, too strong. Have you tried this or a similar approach, either when trying to sell your home or just to make it more appealing to live in? What were your results? This is a re-post from Amy George 07' but still relevant today? Scented Paint: can it help sell your home?
Technically, Paint-Pourri is a paint additive, not a paint per se, but…scented paint, people! Knowing what we all know about the power of scent and how it is tied to memory and emotion, and having read realestate gurus’ advice to bake cookies or otherwise pleasantly scent your home when it is being seen by potential buyers - this seems like a pretty sound idea. I mean, you’re probably going to paint before you sellyour home, right? A fresh coat of paint hides a multitude of sins (at least, until after the closing). A fresh scent will no doubt hide a multitude more and give your house that extra something to help buyers remember it. But maybe, just maybe, you should address the SOURCE of said smelly odors. Although, now that it’s hit HGTV scented paint will be the deathly stench of house-flippers.
Paint Pourri™ mixes easily with any latex or latex enamel paint. The suggested ratio of one ounce (one pouch) per gallon of paint provides a subtle, pleasant fragrance for up to 6-12 months in smaller areas of your home and 4-6 months in larger areas. Whether you are usingPaint Pourri™ to cover unpleasant odors, refresh a room or create a fragrant mood, we are confident it will bring you long lasting satisfaction.
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Platinum Home Staging, Inc. : RESA-Pro - Calabasas, CA
Platinum Home Staging, Los Angeles and Ventura County
This might not be such a bad idea in some homes where the odor CAN'T neccessarily ALWAYS be addressed, such as in a nursery (common parents, you remember the smell of the diaper bin) a lavendar scent to the paint might also sooth the baby as well as the nose. Vanilla in an entry way, or citrus in a sun room ~ but you're right, it very well COULD become the "deathly stench of house-flippers." =)
Apr 18, 2009 05:01 AM
FEATURE THIS... Real Estate Staging & Interior Decor - Lafayette, LA
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One thing Paint additives fail to inform the consumer about is that they void the warranty on the paint.
Not many people have to fall back on the warranty, but more than you might think, a bad batch does happen, and they do get recalled from the retailer several times a year by each manufacturer.
When it a problem is suspected to be caused from a bad batch of paint, a rep for the paint company will pay a visit, determine if the failure is due to poor application or a problem with the compound. If it is the paint composition that is responsible, the manufacturer will not only replace the paint product, but pay for professional painting as well. I've seen it happen more than once in the past three years.
Floetrol ( a product that thins paint for easier spray application) , Paint Pourri, and adding an extra pouch of mildecide ALL void the manufacturer's warranty, and therefore, will not qualify for replacement at the manufacturers expense.
Cheap paint is smelly and contains minimal or no mildecide. High-end paint is practically odor free when freshly mixed and used right away, and contains mildecides already. I've even smelled paint that has 'gone over" and it smells just like rotten fish.
If you have an odor issue, I suggest you handle that separately with an industrial grade ionizer. Paint should not be altered to make it do something it was not manufactured to do. Contractor grade paint is formulated for spraying. "Top of the Line" paint is for rolling or brushing and has usually contains mildecide . And no one yet makes a pre-scented paint that I am aware of.
~Michelle
Apr 18, 2009 06:00 AM
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
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Shaping Spaces Group - Manhattan Beach, CA
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Thanks Everyone for the comments, I always wonder about some of these products that come out and their effectiveness.
Apr 20, 2009 05:02 AM
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