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SFW Painting Specializes in Lead Paint Removal
Forest Grove is a wonderful place to live, surrounded by the awesome Northwest wilderness of Oregon. With lots of older homes, SFW Painting works to make sure your Forest Grove home is lead-free. As an accredited and licensed Lead Safe Renovation Firm, we provide skilled lead paint removal services throughout Forest Grove. Lead paint inspection and removal is a technical process that should be done by trained and experienced experts who can do the job thoroughly and effectively. SFW Painting utilizes the most up-to-date lead paint inspection and lead paint removal techniques in the industry. With a crew of talented, high caliber professionals we are able to remove all the lead paint from your home, making it more safe and enjoyable for you and your family.
Interior Painting
The interior painting process must be minimally disruptive to you and your family. As your Forest Grove 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.
A Reliable and Affordable Lead Paint Removal Strategy
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SFW Painting provides comprehensive lead paint inspection and lead paint removal for Forest Grove homeowners. We inspect and remove lead paint from every square inch of painted area in your home, both interior and exterior. We also work with you to devise a reasonable plan that fits your schedule and budget. In the end, we provide a completely refurbished paint job, entirely free of lead paint and 100% safe and habitable for you and your family.
Sustainable and Practical Approach
Since we are striving to make your home a healthier place to live, we figure we should extend the same respect to the environment. That’s why we utilize only environmentally safe and chemical-free lead paint removal techniques for your Forest Grove home. Techniques include; electric paint shaving, UV Scraping, and lead paint encapsulation. When combined with the time-tested tradition of good old-fashioned hand scraping, we are able to remove all the lead paint from your home.
Lead Paint is Hazardous to Your Health
Approximately 87 percent of homes that were built before 1940 were made with lead paint and about 24 percent of homes constructed from 1960 to 1977 are thought to contain lead paint. While lead paint seemed to have been gradually phasing out, in 1978 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned its use in domestic properties. This is because lead paint was found to cause serious medical concerns, such as learning disabilities and damage to internal organs including the brain, in both children and adults.
Children are at the highest risk of lead poisoning as they are prone to ingesting small paint chips or peels in older homes that are wearing down. This is why in 1991 the EPA claimed lead paint was the “number one environmental threat to the health of children in the United States.” However, lead paint is also hazardous to adults and can be easily inhaled in the form of paint dust from deteriorating or worn down painted areas such as windows, doors, and ledges.
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.