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Banned from residential paints in 1978, lead paint is in the majority of homes built before that year. Lead poisoning is caused by paint that is flaking, peeling, chipping, and chalking, or by dust during a repair project. However, by following the EPA guidelines, we can safely contain the dust and keep your home lead-safe and worry-free.3 MIN READ
Precision masking includes masking windows, floors, and personal items with the correct masking material, i.e., plastic film or masking paper for nonbreathable surfaces, landscape fabric for plants, and breathable areas. By ensuring tight masking on lead containment, it's also paramount for safety.3 MIN READ
As the Pacific Northwest leader in lead-safe renovations, SFW Painting can remove the old paint and give you a new look that brings out the best in your home. We pay special attention to detail during this process as we want to leave no lead dust particles behind! Lead paint removal and lead paint abatement is something we do well.3 MIN READ
Have you checked your home for lead paint? Do you see visible signs of cracking and peeling paint but can not confirm it’s lead? Buying or living in a home built in or before 1978, prior to the ban on the use of lead paint, can leave you wondering whether or not the house has lead paint.This video explains how SFW Painting accomplishes lead paint and non-lead paint removal from the hardwood floors of residential homes, many of which are older homes. Homes that were constructed in the early 20th century [...]
In this video SFW Painting explains how lead paint containment is a crucial aspect of every lead paint removal project. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets strict guidelines on lead containment practices that must be followed during any painting or construction endeavor [...]
This video describes how SFW Painting uses the Festool Dust Extractor in conjunction with the Festool HEPA Sander to accomplish the removal of lead paint from homes. In accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [...]
This video describes a HEPA system hand planer, the Festool Power Shaver, which is used in conjunction with the Festool Dust Extractor. The Festool Power Shaver represents top-of-the-line professional lead paint removal equipment. It [...]
This video on the Festool Sander demonstrates how lead paint removal specialists at SFW Painting remove layers of dangerous lead paint from historic homes through use of advanced tools and machinery. One important machine used to [...]