I am looking to buy an older house that I could remodel. I found one that was built in 1934 and I love it… but, it needs A LOT of work - new kitchen, bathrooms, everything. It is an estate sale in Massachusetts and it literally looks like it hasn’t been touched in forever. The lead paint status is "unknown", meaning they didn’t check, so it probably it leaded.
Was lead paint used everywhere in homes? Walls, ceilings, etc? If a wall has wallpaper on it, is that sufficient covering? What are my options to make any lead paint that I find non-hazardous? What are the costs?
Also, in 1934 was asbestos used at all? Should I get my home inspected for that as well?
Thanks!
Is it safe to do the remodel "as is" or would all paint need to be taken care of first?
Hi,
I recently attended a class on lead paint and the safe removal of it. The class was a one day class and was well worth going.
Here is what I learned, that lead paint is extremely hazardous to children and needs to be handled as if it were a Hazard area with contamination. there is more information about it at my blog http://kraftmaster.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/nj-kitchen-remodeling-new-lead-paint-laws/
Here is a FREE pamplet for you about lead paint in the home http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadpdfe.pdf
From what I learned the lead paint needs to be handled (by a professional)
Hope this helps
Bob
KraftMaster Renovations
http://www.kmrenovate.com
Kitchen Intuitions
http://www.kithenintuitions.com
July 20th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
In all probability, you have lead paint in this home, but it is also possible that during the ensuing years that paint has been covered by non lead paint when previous owners painted the house. Pretty simple with lead paint. You cannot disturb lead paint without taking certain safeguards, and any contractor which does lead paint removal in most states need certain training and certification. If you believe you have lead paint, paint over it with a good primer. If you need to do drywall repair and you will need to do some sanding (which counts as disturbing) then prime that area, do your drywall repair, and then apply your final coat of paint. So to make a long story short, when in doubt, cover with primer, then paint. As far as I know, there is nothing which prohibits you from simply painting over a lead based paint, which encapsulates it, rendering it safe. Just don’t disturb or remove (scraping, sanding, etc) the lead paint. Once it has been encapsulated, it’s safe.
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Licensed Home Improvement Contractor
July 20th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Hi,
I recently attended a class on lead paint and the safe removal of it. The class was a one day class and was well worth going.
Here is what I learned, that lead paint is extremely hazardous to children and needs to be handled as if it were a Hazard area with contamination. there is more information about it at my blog http://kraftmaster.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/nj-kitchen-remodeling-new-lead-paint-laws/
Here is a FREE pamplet for you about lead paint in the home http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadpdfe.pdf
From what I learned the lead paint needs to be handled (by a professional)
Hope this helps
Bob
KraftMaster Renovations
http://www.kmrenovate.com
Kitchen Intuitions
http://www.kithenintuitions.com
References :
http://kraftmaster.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/nj-kitchen-remodeling-new-lead-paint-laws/