Lead Based Paint
While lead based paint has been illegal in the marketplace since the late 1970s, there are many older homes that have lead paint in them. Most of us think of white paint as the most risky color, but lead wasn’t added to just white paint. It helped paint flow onto almost every surface more effectively.
Because lead has such significant health implications, you want to be sure your older home is a safe environment. The only issue isn’t flaking paint. Dust can also be a problem.
House renovation is such a good and fresh thing to do in your home. You will have newly decorated parts of your house, or even made a terrace in your home. Also having a freshly made ...
There are three ways to avoid sanding lead based paint and the obvious danger it poses. In many cases, you can use one of these methods. Which method is the best choice depends on the situation. 1- Use paint ...
Many homeowners avoid testing paint in their house, perhaps because out of sight can mean out of mind. A lack of peeling paint does not mean there is no problem. Unfortunately, the head-in-sand ostrich-myth approach can ...
EPA Certified Lead Paint Renovator The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that renovations and repairs of pre-1978 buildings must now be conducted using safe practices to protect families and workers from exposure to ...
Lead paint is the main hazard a painter can encounter. If your home was built before 1978, there’s a good chance that the original paint or primer is lead-based. Testing the paint, especially if it is chipped or peeling, ...
To remove wood finish and paint from wood, you’ll need to use a paint stripper. Different types of finishes use different types of paint stripping techniques, but it is easy to figure out what type of finish you are ...
Paint stripping is an important part of wood refinishing. It’s easy to get rid of old paint and finish in order to uncover wood’s natural beauty. Wood that looks black and ugly can often be transformed ...
Paint stripping removes layers of paint to reveal the beauty of wood that can be hidden under paint. This is especially used for wood in interior rooms which are either exotic or have a historic value. The process will ...
This video quickly explains/shows some aspects of lead paint containment and encapsulation per the RRP lead rules. Contractors that follow these rules know how to produce as little lead dust as possible, effectively ...
By Catherine Brooks
(Reston, VA, USA)
Infrared Paint Removal: A Safer, Gentler, Eco-Friendly Method Removal of thick layers of paint off old wood is a challenge for historic restorationists, contractors and homeowners. Professional and experienced ...
If you suspect your home was been painted with lead-based primer or paint, and especially if you have children or pets, you should have the paint (and possibly your soil and water) tested for lead paint contamination. An ...
If you picture sandpaper as a sheet with mini-wood cutters glued to the surface, you begin to understand why it’s important to use sandpaper carefully. The following wood sanding tips will help you preserve the value ...
Sometimes, badly peeling or flaking paint must be removed by scraping and sanding. If this is necessary, you must carefully seal the area off to avoid contaminating other areas. Here are a few pointers and methods ...
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