Is smoke and odor normal during cure?
During the curing process the chemical nature of the paint changes. The heat of the stove during curing will cause chemicals to burn off, sometimes resulting in visible smoke and annoying odor. This two stage curing process requires an initial medium size burn (about 450°F) for about 60 minutes to begin heat curing the silicone resin. As the paint heats, it will temporarily soften. Gradually, at the hottest spots, the paint will again appear dry. Immediately commence a hotter burn of about 600°F for another 45 minutes to complete the silicone cure. You will know when this occurs because the process creates some smoke and odor! After the “burn-off” is complete, there will be no more smoke or odor. Although the smoke/odor is not toxic, it is annoying. It displaces oxygen and may cause physical distress for some individuals and animals. Until this 2nd stage is finished, the curing process will be incomplete and may be a smoky annoyance at a later time. Please see our User Guide for detail
