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Professional Lead-Based Paint Removal
You put so much time, energy, and money into your home, you deserve to have a safe and welcoming space for you and your family and friends. While older and historic homes tend to be charming, many of them contain lead paint, which is hazardous to your health. SFW Painting provides professional lead paint inspection and lead paint removal services that extract all the lead paint from your home, so you and your family can live comfortably in a healthy home environment.
Interior Painting
The interior painting process must be minimally disruptive to you and your family. As your Federal Way 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.
Protect Your Family From Household Lead
In 1978 the Environmental Protection Agency outlawed the use of lead paint in residential construction because it was found to cause significant health problems. However, if your home was built before 1978, it may contain lead paint, which presents health risks for you and your family. The older your home is, the more likely it has lead paint. The best way to find out if your home was built with lead paint is to have a lead paint inspection. SFW Painting provides expert lead paint inspections in which we examine all layers of paint on the interior and exterior surfaces, including the main body of the house, the eaves, soffit, trim, and accent areas.
Health Hazards of Lead Paint
Lead is a toxic heavy metal known to be seriously harmful to humans and animals when ingested. As such, the lead in lead paint can cause lead poisoning that results in a variety of health problems. Lead poisoning in children can cause developmental delays, learning disabilities, and behavioral issues as well as serious digestive organ trauma. Lead poisoning in adults can cause organ damage, impairments in the brain and nervous system functioning, seizures, unconsciousness, and death.
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
3 MIN READ
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
2 MIN READ
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?
4 MIN READ
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.