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SFW Painting Specializes in Lead Paint Removal
Any home built before 1978 may have been painted with lead paint, a known hazard to human health. If you are unsure about whether lead paint was used in your home, the best course of action is to schedule an in-home lead paint inspection. If your home contains lead paint, the next step is to schedule a thorough lead paint removal service that will extract and encapsulate the lead paint and upgrade your home to current safety standards.
Interior Painting
The interior painting process must be minimally disruptive to you and your family. As your Salem 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.
Professional Lead Paint Inspection and Removal
SFW Painting provides comprehensive Salem lead paint inspection and Salem lead paint removal services. As an established painting and construction company, and a certified Lead Safe Renovation Firm, we are well-positioned to provide you with an integral service that will effectively remove all the lead in your home from human contact, safeguarding you, your family, and your pets from the dangers of lead poisoning.
Environmentally Safe Lead Paint Removal
SFW Painting uses only environmentally sustainable and ecologically safe lead paint inspection and removal techniques. We never use dangerous chemicals in our lead paint removal and follow strict industry-wide safety guidelines to maintain the sanctity of your home and property throughout the process. Our green lead paint removal strategies include lead paint encapsulation, electric paint shaving, and UV scraping. These methods, alongside the true and tried technique of hand scraping, enable us to remove the lead paint in your Salem home safely and effectively.
Health Problems Associated with Lead Paint
Lead paint contains lead – a toxic heavy metal that is highly volatile and corrosive to living beings. Ingestion of lead paint leads to significant learning disabilities and behavioral problems in children, as well as organ damage, anemia, brain and nervous system debilitation, seizures, unconsciousness and even death in adults. The Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of lead paint in residential construction in 1978, claiming that no amount of lead ingestion is safe to human health.
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?
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.