Off gassing?

[Gooch]

Hi guys, it has been 5 days since I put my last coat of water based polyurethane on my tortoises enclosure, and I know that I have to wait at least a week for it to off glass and air out, but can I put it in the same room as my tortoise is currently in 2 days before it is finished off gassing? I always want the safest for my tort, but I can't carry the enclosure by myself up three flights of stairs, and my family who is visiting this weekend are leaving today. So can I let it off glass inn the same room as my tortoise, but only for 2 days? Also, should I go by time or smell to tell when it is done off gassing?

 

[Markw84]

It will still smell some even when completely safe. It should be fine in the room now if it has had 5 days at 60f and above

 

[Gooch]

@Markw84 I am not sure it was over 60 degrees. It was in our basement for 5 days where it is maybe in the high 50s. It did have a fan blowing on it 24/7 if that helps.

 

[Markw84]

@Markw84 I am not sure it was over 60 degrees. It was in our basement for 5 days where it is maybe in the high 50s. It did have a fan blowing on it 24/7 if that helps.

Read the directions in the can. All paints have instructions on the temperature range in which the paint can cure properly