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SFW Painting Specializes in Lead Paint Removal
Lead paint removal is a complex procedure that must be accomplished by trained technicians who know how to do the job correctly. SFW Painting is accredited and licensed as a Lead-Safe Renovation Firm and is fully equipped and experienced in conducting lead paint removal projects of any kind and size. Seattle lead paint removal requires a high level of skill because lead paint is a destructive substance that must be removed thoroughly, leaving your home more habitable and safe.
Our extensively experienced team of lead paint removal specialists uses only top-of-the-line equipment featuring the most advanced technologies to extract the lead paint from your home. The Festool HEPA Power Shaver and Sander both suction lead paint particulates from your walls and floor into a Dust Extractor system, ensuring complete removal of lead paint particulates from your home atmosphere. Using a closed system to extract lead paint prevents paint dust from floating in the air or settling upon home surfaces. In this way, we ensure a thoroughly safe and worry-free living environment for you and your family.
Interior Painting
The interior painting process must be minimally disruptive to you and your family. As your Seattle 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.
Why You Need to Get Rid of Your Lead Paint Today!
If you are living in a historical home or one that was built before 1980 there is a good possibility your home has lead paint in the interior, exterior or both—all of which are problematic. Up until the late 1970s, when lead paint was being used professionally in residential homes, little was known about its harmful and toxic impacts upon health. As it became apparent that lead paint can cause significant health problems, including brain injuries, it was officially banned and replaced with non-lead paint. However, by that point, thousands of homes had been built and were being lived in—many of which still are.
If lead paint is found in your home there is no reason for panic or to move out or tear down your home. There are highly effective and established means to remove or encapsulate the lead paint so that it can never harm you. Getting rid of lead paint today makes your home a safer and more valuable place to live. At SFW Painting we specialize in cutting edge lead paint removal strategies that preserve your home and safeguard you and your family from the harmful effects of lead paint.
Evaluate Your Home for Lead Paint
If your home was built before 1978 it could have lead paint. The only way to know for sure whether you are living with this toxic substance is to have your home inspected by a licensed Seattle lead paint removal specialist such as SFW Painting. Inspecting your home for paint must entail a comprehensive evaluation of all painted surfaces, including the body, trim, eaves, soffit, and accents areas of your home. Both the exterior and interior of your home must be evaluated for lead paint, as well as all the layers of paint that have been applied to every area of your home, not only the surface coat.
Lead Paint Removal Techniques
SFW Painting employs reliable and secure lead paint removal techniques, with emphasis on environmentally sensitive methods such as electric paint shaving, UV Scraping, and lead paint encapsulation. We incorporate these techniques with good old-fashioned hand scraping strategies to provide an environmentally sustainable and fully effective lead paint removal process that uses no harmful chemicals.
Our Technique
Our lead paint removal techniques go hand-in-hand with the highest caliber technological equipment we use to do the job. Our Festool Dust Extractor systems are HEPA-rated. They contain high-efficiency particulate absorbing filters that meet United States Department of Energy efficiency standards by removing no less than 99.97% of all airborne particles down to 0.3 micrometers in diameter. A micrometer is one-millionth of a meter—which means it is infinitesimally small!
Lead containment during lead paint removal also applies to removing lead paint on the exterior of your home. We follow strict guidelines set by the EPA to contain and dispose of exterior lead paint in a way that safeguards your exterior home, including your yard, landscaping, and outer structures. Children and pets often play in these areas, so it is so drastically essential for us to create a lead-free zone with our removal process. Rest assured, we are 1000% committed to removing the lead paint from your home safely and effectively to transform your home into a healthier place for you and your family.
The Dangers of Lead Paint
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of lead paint in 1978 as it was recognized to be a severely hazardous substance. It is especially problematic with children – for whom even low levels of ingestion can lead to learning disabilities and associated behavioral problems, while high levels of intake can cause poisoning, resulting in an impaired nervous system and brain functions and anemia. Ingestion of lead paint typically happens when the paint is chipping or flaking, crushed, or broken into dust and inhaled.
In 1991 the EPA claimed lead paint was the “number one environmental threat to children’s health in the United States.” It’s a high stake risk to live in a home where you don’t know if your child is safe. No level of lead exposure or blood lead concentration is said to be safe for children, so it’s really for the best to have your home inspected for this potential danger.
Children under age 6 are at the highest risk of lead paint poisoning because they tend to play on the floor and put things into their mouths, which they can easily do with lead paint chips. Lead poisoning is more detrimental to young children because they are at earlier stages of development and more vulnerable to damage. It can also impact unborn babies if consumed by their mothers. So if you have a family or are thinking about starting one, it is in your best interest to have your home inspected for lead paint.
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.