How to Safely Remove Lead Based Paint from Walls
Remember that lead paint does not pose a hazard if it's not deteriorating., Buy all the 'Things You'll Need'., Take down curtains, because they can hold dust. , Move all obstructions, including paintings and furniture, away from walls. , Cover the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remember that lead paint does not pose a hazard if it's not deteriorating.
You will be removing the paint if; You will be renovating your house soon The paint is peeling You want to do it as a preventative measure for the future -
Step 2: Buy all the 'Things You'll Need'.
They can be found at your local hardware store. ,,, Tape it along the corners to hold it down.
Close the doors leading to rooms that you won't be working in, to protect them from getting dust.
You may want to even seal under the doors with the plastic too. ,, No Exceptions! ,,, You want as much dust and flakes to land in it as possible. ,, For all the plastic coverings, grab them by the corners and wrap it up.
You need to keep all the chips and particulate dust that fell onto the covering inside of it.
If you don't, then what was the point of doing it in the first place? Find out what your city, state, or country's laws are on lead disposal, and follow them. ,, -
Step 3: Take down curtains
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Step 4: because they can hold dust.
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Step 5: Move all obstructions
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Step 6: including paintings and furniture
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Step 7: away from walls.
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Step 8: Cover the floor
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Step 9: furniture
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Step 10: and all horizontal surfaces with clear plastic coverings.
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Step 11: Send everyone who won't be helping remove the paint out of the building.
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Step 12: Wear full cover work suits
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Step 13: covering hair
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Step 14: feet and hands along with a HEPA filtered mask.
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Step 15: Spray the wall with water
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Step 16: starting at the very top of the wall and going till the bottom.
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Step 17: Strip the moistened paint with wet scrapes
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Step 18: also starting at the top.
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Step 19: Hold a bucket under you as you strip the paint.
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Step 20: Do this until you have removed the paint everywhere that you want.
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Step 21: Clean up.
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Step 22: Wash your hands and change your clothes or shower.
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Step 23: Get ready to repaint your house!
Detailed Guide
You will be removing the paint if; You will be renovating your house soon The paint is peeling You want to do it as a preventative measure for the future
They can be found at your local hardware store. ,,, Tape it along the corners to hold it down.
Close the doors leading to rooms that you won't be working in, to protect them from getting dust.
You may want to even seal under the doors with the plastic too. ,, No Exceptions! ,,, You want as much dust and flakes to land in it as possible. ,, For all the plastic coverings, grab them by the corners and wrap it up.
You need to keep all the chips and particulate dust that fell onto the covering inside of it.
If you don't, then what was the point of doing it in the first place? Find out what your city, state, or country's laws are on lead disposal, and follow them. ,,
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