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Scraping Lead Paint

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Painters used lead based paints for years before they developedpainters colic. It is also federally-approved. 14 Ways To Avoid Lead Paint Poisoning In Older Homes Family Handyman 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. Scraping lead paint . Wet down interior surfaces that contain lead paint. Sugar Soap for cleaning and degreasing. Working wet helps to keep the dust levels down. Use a vacuum with a HEPA-rated filter to clean up. The layers of paint come off in one strip unlike the gel. We also wore gloves. Chip and scrape away the lead-based paint with a paint scraper while keeping the area moist. The paint that is still firmly attached. Removal This usually means scraping or sanding the paint from the surface and disposing of it in a safe way so that no lead paint remains. Making a room lead-safe involves d...