Lead-Based Paint Restoration
If you live in a home that was built before 1978 it could contain lead paint, which has been found by the US federal government to be extremely toxic to humans and animals. In fact, the older your home is, the more likely it was built with lead paint. In 1978, the Environmental Protection Agency banned lead paint from home construction; however, many homes throughout the US still contain lead paint. If you live in an older home, it’s a good idea to have a lead paint inspection and, if lead is found, have it removed to safeguard your health. SFW Painting is a professional Bothell lead paint removal specialist that can help you with this.
Health Hazards of Lead Paint
Lead is a highly toxic heavy metal substance that threatens human health. Ingestion of lead paint can cause serious health concerns for children, including learning disabilities and behavioral problems. Lead paint ingestion also leads to anemia, organ damage, brain and nervous system impairment, seizures and even death in adults. Keep in mind that no amount of lead paint ingestion is safe.
How Lead Paint is Ingested
As a house gets older it begins to dilapidate, the paint cracks, peels, and crumbles to the floor and other household surfaces where it can be easily ingested by children and animals. But adults are at risk of lead paint ingestion too. Lead paint particulates are emitted into the air through repeated opening and closing of windows and doors painted with lead paint. Once ingested, lead paint enters the internal body systems and can cause sickness and harm.
Professional Lead Paint Removal
Removing lead paint from your home requires a specialized process that ensures it is removed safely without exposure to lead. SFW Painting is a Certified Lead Safe Renovation Firm that practices effective, expert, and ecologically safe Bothell lead paint removal. We use high-tech lead paint removal strategies, including UV scraping, electric paint shaving, lead paint encapsulation, and hand scraping. Through advanced safety techniques, we ensure the safety of you and your family throughout the lead paint removal process.Our goal is to make your home a safe place for you and your family by removing the lead paint and applying fresh lead-free paint.
Great experience, from initial contact through to final invoice payment. Painters (Wendy & Max) were careful, considerate, thorough, and professional. The estimate and work in progress accounting was fair, transparent, and responsive. Highly recommended.
SFW from start to finish on my two decks were exemplary. Alex and Bryan supervised their team and were kind, professional and kept me in the loop every step. They were also very clean and timely. I highly recommend this company for any of your construction needs.
Greg and team did a great job of managing the project. Work was done in a timely and efficient manner and communications were clear and professional. Any follow up items were quickly addressed and I am very pleased with the paint work that was done.