any know about liability when using non compliant oil based paint on wood work ? is the paint only regulated to the point of sale ?
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Yes, you can still buy it for metal work, just not for woodwork.
I mean, don't do it, you're going to jail!
It seems like the paint is only regulated until the solvent evaporates. After that you should be fine.
Bill
I am told that nj dep is fining retailers who sell non compliant paints for unapproved uses. $10,000. a pop. But I haven't heard of paid applicators being fined for using non compliant paints for unapproved uses.
OK, I'm confused. But then again I'm easily confused. This is a little off the subject but I was under the impression that paint for metal seals the surface so as to keep the metal from rusting. While paint for wood has to be able to breath to allow moisture to evaporate or the paint will peal.
Yes, that's true, but it's not the whole story. All paints are at least a little moisture permeable, water-based much more so than oil. For interior applications there's probably not enough moisture migration in wood to cause oil-based paints to peel. Exterior paint will see greater humidity variations than interior paints and yet I've seen a lot of exterior wood surfaces painted with oil-based paints that have not peeled.
However, I think the oil-based paints of yesterday were probably far superior to today's oil-based paints so I'm leery of using oil-based paints (other than primer) for exterior applications.
For exterior painting, I use an oil-based primer and 100% acrylic topcoats. For the few porches that I've painted, I used an oil-based primer and a latex floor paint for the topcoat. I suspect that the oil-based paints are more abrasion-resistant, but I would rather see the paint wear off than peel off.
In addition to sealing out moisture, another important reason to use oil-based paints on bare metal is to avoid causing rust.
Doncando explained that well. My OP is related to a performance issue with Benjamin Moore Satin Impervo oil based paint. The BM reps are saying that we used an "illegal paint" on the trim,doors and windows of a recent renovation. The paint severely yellowed and the HO is understandably upset. BM says they want nothing to do with it, not their problem, sue if you have to. I think this is totally irresponsible of BM. They are refusing liability for a product they profit from selling.
So my question is does anyone know the extent of the law, are there penalties for end users, or does the regulation end at the retail level?
Guys thanks for the replies, with more research I was able to answer my questions. Apparently the regulation in NJ ends at the retail level. Meaning that if I can legally buy it in NJ,or a state that has more strict standards than NJ, then I can use it in NJ any way I see fit. This also applies to the"paid applicator" meaning of course a painter.
Thanks for the update. I was interested in how the law applies also.
Good luck with your issue with this company. I would like to know the outcome of that too since I've been very happy with their products, but haven't had a need yet to see how they are with customer service.
I'll keep you posted. Hey Don do you know a mason named Silvano in your town ?
Nope. I joined this trades game a bit late in life so I'm not very well "networked".