2111, 2023
Why Can’t You Just Paint Over Lead Paint?
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.
1211, 2023
How To Safely Remove Lead Paint From Your Home
6 MIN READ
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.
3011, 2020
Proper Masking And Taping Are Essential To Home Painting
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.
911, 2020
Proper Lead Paint Containment
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 renovation is something we do well.
411, 2019
Removing Lead Paint from the Floor
1 MIN READ
Homes that were constructed in the early 20th century were often made with lots of hardwood flooring; however, over time, many homeowners have decided to paint the hardwood floors.
