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SFW Painting Specializes in Lead Paint Removal
If you live in an older home, built before 1978, there’s a good chance lead paint was used during its construction. Although it was initially thought to be safe, in the 1970s lead paint was recognized to be extremely hazardous to human health, causing a slew of problematic symptoms – ranging from abdominal pain and memory loss to impaired nervous system function and damage to organs and the brain. As such, it is very important to have your older home inspected for lead paint, and if lead paint is found to have it removed by a professional Canby lead paint removal specialist. SFW Painting can help.
Interior Painting
The interior painting process must be minimally disruptive to you and your family. As your Canby 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.
Developing a Successful Lead Paint Removal Strategy
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We want to make lead paint removal affordable and stress-free for you, and strive to create a collaborative strategy that aligns well with your schedule and monetary concerns. An additional benefit of working with SFW Painting is that we are a subsidiary of SFW Construction LLC, a full-scale general contractor that can provide expert repairs and restoration to the structure and/or siding of your home if dry rot or structural decay is discovered during the lead paint removal process. Having this option carries the extra benefit of saving you time, money, and hassle.
Accredited Lead Paint Removal Professional
Removing the lead paint from your home is an intensive and technical process that requires a skilled lead paint removal expert. SFW Painting is a bona fide Lead Safe Renovation Firm with years of experience in industry-wide best practices with lead paint removal strategies. Committed to safeguarding the environment, we use only sustainable and chemical-free lead paint removal techniques – including electric paint shaving, UV Scraping, and lead paint encapsulation – which are also the most effective methods available. Mixed with good old-fashioned hand scraping, we provide a complete lead paint removal process that transforms your home into a safer and healthier place for you and your family.
Lead Paint Inspection & Removal Process
The procedure of home lead paint removal is comprehensive. It entails inspecting all painted surfaces of your home for lead – this includes the accents, eves, and soffit as well as the body and trim. We also examine the exterior and interior of your home and test all layers of accumulated paint, not just the surface layer, to ensure your home is lead-free.
Why is an intensive approach so important?
If the paint on your home stays fresh and new forever, the ingredients might not matter so much. But paint breaks down over time, chips, peels and becomes crushed into dust that can be inhaled. When this happens, you and your family, especially small children, are at risk of ingesting the corroding lead paint – which can make you very sick.
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.