How To Strip Lead Based Paint

Older Properties Are Prone To Toxic Heavy Metals Such As Lead.

Lead was used in paint for many years. Because toxic lead can easily be absorbed by inhaling fumes you should not strip lead paint with a heat gun and try to minimise sanding which creates fine particles that can also be inhaled. Until 1965, many paints on the new.

It Removes Multiple Layers Of Paint Off Any Surface And It Does Not Contain Any Petroleum Derivatives And All The Ingredients Are Natural Organic And/Or Natural Inorganic Materials.

Brush some of the paint stripper onto the surface of the paint until the whole surface is covered. Clean with wet mops and rags regularly. And if you plan to disturb the paint at all, perhaps for a big renovation, a repair, or simply a new coat of paint, you need to take extreme caution, as these activities can create toxic lead dust.

Wet Down The Surface Again And Scrape Any Loose, Flaking Paint, Beginning At The Top And Working Down.

Lead poisoning can be a serious illness. Dispose of the stripped paint (and all of your masks etc.) in bags that you seal with tape as soon as possible. When you are ready to apply it, dip your paintbrush into the bowl.

Metallic Lead Vaporizes At 1,100°F (The Temperature At Which High Heat Guns Operate).

Before you start you need to ensure that you have the right equipment: Tape off with plastic bags and go to town. Lead may come from a number of sources.

If The Existing Paint Is In A Good Condition, Don’t Remove It!

Use warm water and a mop, sponge, or paper towel, and clean thoroughly or dispose of cleaning tools after each use. Scrape carefully because wet wood is more susceptible to gouging than dry wood. Wipe up the water, sludge and paint flakes frequently with a cloth (or hepa vacuum), wringing it into an empty bucket.