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1. Don't. Unless it's falling apart, it's safer to leave it alone than remove it. 2. Hire somebody who knows what he's doing. Do it wrong and you could leave your whole house poisonous. Didn't convince you not to do it? 3. If you can remove the whole wall in large sections, you won't release much lead into the air. This would be something like drywall that you could knock one hole in, then pry the rest off of the wall, if it's held on with nails, not screws. As for what you do with the debris, beats me. Most landfills get pretty upset if you dump toxic waste on them on the sly. Have I convinced you now not to mess with it? _________________________________________ Usually, what is recommended is to seal the lead paint rather than to remove it. It can get into water supplies, (air-borne or ground), infiltrate ventilation systems, or get into the wrong hands (kids) and be ingested. All of these options are deadly. Homes still containing lead paints are supposed to be inspected by local government which in most cases have "clean-up" programs to help you out. The ones I know of respond quite quickly . Check with your town hall/ dept. of environmental works.
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What brands of paint are lead free and can be used to safely paint a doll cradle?
Lead based paint was outlawed in the US somewhere around 1978. Any paint sold in your local home improvement store will be lead free. *Lead-free is a relative term. Law allows some lead, but it must be less than 600 parts per million (ppm) on paint manufactured before 2008. After 2009, the allowable lead content was reduced to 300 ppm. If you are concerned about a specific brand of paint, copy down the complete bar code number (including lead and trail digits) and the "batch" number on the bottom or side of the can. Input that info at www.paintcompliance,com for lead information.
Did Duron Paint contain lead in 1975?
Most paint companies had stopped using lead in their paint at that time, however, never assume that paint is lead free. Use a lead paint test to determine if lead if present prior to sanding or scraping.
Is lead paint still in use?
No. Now all paint is lead free after it was shown that if you use lead paint then your next generation will be screwed.
What is lead based paint disclosure?
Quoted from www.epa.gov/lead.Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-1978 housing:LANDLORDS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint.SELLERS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house. Sales contracts must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to ten days to check for lead hazards.More information on the disclosure program. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-1978 housing:LANDLORDS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint.SELLERS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house. Sales contracts must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to ten days to check for lead hazards.Go to the website listed above for more details.Submitted by Catherine Brooks, Eco-Strip LLC (seller of Speedheater™Infrared Paint Remover, an EPA-compliant method of safe lead paint removal)
What is the best paint stripper for lead based paints?
No, on high heat guns as they vaporize the lead into toxic, fumes. A low heat Speedheater™ infrared paint remover does not. Chemicals make the paint waste hard to contain for safe disposal; dry sanding, dry scraping, and mechanically shaving require HEPA vacuums to entirely collect the toxic paint dust. Submitted by Catherine Brooks, Eco-Strip
Can yo you live safely in a house with lead paint?
Yes, as long as you don't eat it ( no kidding) .
What is Lead based paint?
Lead based paint is paint that has a significant amount of lead (Pb) as a constituent of the color pigments in the paint.
What brands of paint are lead free and can be used to safely paint a doll cradle?
Lead based paint was outlawed in the US somewhere around 1978. Any paint sold in your local home improvement store will be lead free. *Lead-free is a relative term. Law allows some lead, but it must be less than 600 parts per million (ppm) on paint manufactured before 2008. After 2009, the allowable lead content was reduced to 300 ppm. If you are concerned about a specific brand of paint, copy down the complete bar code number (including lead and trail digits) and the "batch" number on the bottom or side of the can. Input that info at www.paintcompliance,com for lead information.
Is it possible to safely paint fluorescent tubes?
No.
Did Duron Paint contain lead in 1975?
Most paint companies had stopped using lead in their paint at that time, however, never assume that paint is lead free. Use a lead paint test to determine if lead if present prior to sanding or scraping.
Can you paint over lead?
You can paint over lead paint. However, you do not want to sand or scrape the lead paint beforehand. This will create dust that you may breathe in and that is dangerous.
What is the function of a mains lead in a strip heater?
A mains lead is the power cable for the strip heater. The mains lead is single-insulated.
Is lead paint still in use?
No. Now all paint is lead free after it was shown that if you use lead paint then your next generation will be screwed.
What is lead based paint disclosure?
Quoted from www.epa.gov/lead.Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-1978 housing:LANDLORDS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint.SELLERS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house. Sales contracts must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to ten days to check for lead hazards.More information on the disclosure program. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-1978 housing:LANDLORDS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint.SELLERS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house. Sales contracts must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to ten days to check for lead hazards.Go to the website listed above for more details.Submitted by Catherine Brooks, Eco-Strip LLC (seller of Speedheater™Infrared Paint Remover, an EPA-compliant method of safe lead paint removal)
What is the best paint stripper for lead based paints?
No, on high heat guns as they vaporize the lead into toxic, fumes. A low heat Speedheater™ infrared paint remover does not. Chemicals make the paint waste hard to contain for safe disposal; dry sanding, dry scraping, and mechanically shaving require HEPA vacuums to entirely collect the toxic paint dust. Submitted by Catherine Brooks, Eco-Strip
Will bologna strip car paint?
the only thing bologna will strip is the insides of your intestines if u eat it.
Is there lead paint on wire hangers?
no, the use of lead paint has been illeagal for decades
