Eco paint

I'm using farrow&balls eco-blurb to sway H atm, but I'm sure they have fumes too. Sorry I'm not much more help.

I may just have to take the plunge and order it and risk the "lecture" from H if it's sh!te ?

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I bought some sample pots from Farrow and Ball and they have no smell. I've only tested them on paper so far so I can't really comment on the quality but I've just bought 2 big tins (whilst being told off by H) so will let you know how that goes once we get around to do it!

There are lots of low odour paints on the market from mainstream manufacturers that would probably do the trick - the eco labelling is sort of a convenient byline for sales purposes. I'd look at any with low VOCs (volatile organic compounds) though as I've not had problems with asthma I can't say for sure.

I've used ecos paint. I think their emulsion is brilliant, really good coverage and no smell at all but I don't rate the gloss we used too highly. not sure whether it was bad preparation but we painted over some existing gloss on the doors and frames and the ecos paint has flaked quite a lot. To be fair though it's been a lot better where we've painted it on virgin wood and hasn't flaked at all. Also little or no smell.

We use http://earthbornpaints.co.uk/index2.html and I'm fairly sure they have no smell. We use the clay based ones and then use a glaze over the top so it's washable.

Hazel - The low odours paints still cause the same problems (if you mean things like these http://www.crownpaint.co.uk/breatheasy.htm ), in fact it was one of those that landed me in hospital. I must admit I haven't done a massive amount of work on the make up of such paints but the mainstream brands seem to me more about the smell. I'm not really swayed by the "eco" label of it it's just that is the title mostly given to paints that claim to be nasty free.

Great that you've used the Ecos paints (whoever it was that has as now can't see). It would be gloss and emulsion that I needed but I guess it's worth giving the gloss a go, I can always have it repainted after a time. I think I'll order a smallish tin and each and see if it works.

Another vote for Earthborn though they can be difficult to source. I order mine in at a local paint suppliers.

http://www.earthbornpaints.co.uk/stockists.php

I have used the emulsion and eggshell from their range and they are practically odour free and great to use.

Another fab company is Nutshell

http://www.nutshellpaints.co.uk/home.html

I have used their emulsion, wax and yacht varnish (which they sadly no longer stock which is a shame as it is so hard wearing) and they are also lovely to use. I bought pigments for the wax and varnish which you mix to get the exact shade you require. Again hard to source, so I had to buy direct from the company which is pricey on postage, but they have limited outlets and a shop near Exeter I believe.

It is an expensive alternative to normal paint but worth it especially if you react so badly. I would send for colour charts and go from there