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Importance of Lead-Based Paint Removal
Many homes in Bellevue, Washington were built before 1978 when the use of lead paint was common. If you have an older or historic home, you should have it inspected for lead paint to safeguard yourself and your family against the health hazards caused by lead paint ingestion. SFW Painting is a Certified Lead Safe Renovation Firm that has specialized in expert Bellevue lead paint removal services for over a decade. We conduct professional lead paint inspections to assess your home for lead paint.
Interior Painting
The interior painting process must be minimally disruptive to you and your family. As your Bellevue house painter, we will accommodate your busy schedule all year round—including the winter months.
Lead Paint Stabilization
Any home constructed before 1978 may have lead paint. In 1991 the EPA stated that lead-based paint is considered the “number one environmental threat to children’s health in the United States.”
Historic Home Restoration Contractor
Working on historical and vintage homes is a specialized skill set. Understanding the construction methods and materials used for these periods is crucial to these restorations. SFW Painting Contractor specializes in historical home restoration in Portland, Vancouver, and Seattle.
Yes, Lead Paint Is Dangerous!
In 1978 the Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of lead paint in residential painting because it was found to cause serious learning disabilities and behavioral problems in children. Lead paint ingestion also causes serious health problems in adults, including anemia, brain and nervous system impairment, damage to internal organs, and seizures. Lead is listed as a toxic heavy metal, and the EPA has claimed that no amount of lead paint ingestion is safe.
How Is Lead Paint Ingested?
As homes age, the paint cracks, peels, and crumbles to the floor and other surfaces where small children and pets can easily ingest it. Additionally, lead paint in doorways and windows will wear down with use and be emitted into the air as fine dust particulates, where it is ingested through breathing. Lead paint chips or particulates can also settle onto dishware or other household surfaces where they can lead to contamination.
Expert Lead Paint Inspection And Removal
SFW Painting provides professional, effective, and ecologically sustainable Bellevue lead paint inspection and removal services. When we inspect your home for lead paint, we look at all layers of paint on the interior and exterior portions of your home, including the body and trim, eves, soffit, and accent areas. Our lead paint removal process employs proven strategies, such as electric paint shaving, UV scraping, lead paint encapsulation, and the traditional hand scraping method. SFW Painting never uses chemicals in our Bellevue lead paint removal work, and we utilize advanced clean-up techniques to ensure that every trace of lead paint is extracted and removed from your home and property.
Painting Resources
Please browse through our checklists, how-to articles, videos, and blog posts to learn more about our approach to the exterior painting process first, how we prepare; second, the lead paint removal and renovation process; and third, the tools we use to keep your family and us safe during a renovation.
Understanding Exterior Painting Prep
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Exterior painting transcends mere color application; it demands meticulous preparation, the cornerstone of any successful painting endeavor. This preparatory phase ensures optimal paint adhesion, longevity, and aesthetic appeal. Through detailed inspection, surface cleaning, sanding, caulking, and priming, we lay the groundwork for a finish that is both durable and visually striking.No, We Can’t Just Paint Over The Rot
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Painting over rot is a temporary fix that hides but doesn't solve the underlying issue. Rot, caused by prolonged moisture exposure, weakens wood and can lead to structural damage, health hazards, and increased repair costs. Proper treatment involves eliminating moisture sources, removing rotted wood, treating the area, and then repairing and painting the affected parts.Can You Paint Vinyl Siding?
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Explore the dos and don'ts of painting vinyl siding in our detailed guide. Learn about selecting the right paint, preparing the surface, and applying techniques that ensure durability and enhance aesthetics. Get expert tips on maintaining your newly painted siding to keep your home looking great for years.Finance Your Paint Project
One of the ways we serve our clients is by offering multiple payment options. We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. We have also built the best direct-dealer financing program of any local contractor. We can provide loans of up to $100,000.00 with terms for 2-14 years in length with payments as low as $35.00 per month.
Finance some or all of your project, no down payment required.