SFW Painting Specializes in Lead Paint Removal
SFW Painting is an accredited and licensed Lead Safe Renovation Firm operating in Portland, Oregon that conducts comprehensive and professional lead paint inspections. Our complete inspection of your home includes examination and analysis of all painted surfaces as well as every layer of accumulated paint, in both the interior and exterior of your home. If lead paint is found in your home, we are available to provide an immediate and thorough lead paint removal process.
What’s the Problem with Lead Paint?
Lead paint contains lead, a metal that is known to be very toxic to humans and animals. When lead is ingested it can cause lead poisoning, which may result in a number of health problems, including internal organ and brain damage, seizures, unconsciousness, and, in high doses, death. Lead poisoning via lead paint is most well-known for its impacts upon children who are known to have suffered from learning disabilities and severe behavioral problems following lead exposure.
When paint gets old it begins to crack and chip, then fall to the floor surfaces of your home where children and animals may be prone to ingesting it. In the case of lead paint, this can result in lead poisoning. Lead paint is also inadvertently inhaled in the form of paint dust when old lead paint in doorways or window frames is disrupted through normal household use. For these reasons it’s a good idea to have your home checked for lead paint so that you can take precautions to safeguard your health and that of your family.
Why was Lead Added to Paint in the First Place?
Lead was originally included in paint because it acted as a pigment to create desired colors. It also decreased the time for the paint to dry and made the paint more durable and weather-resistant. Unfortunately, whoever made paint in the early and mid-20th century didn’t think about the potential hazards of using a toxic heavy metal in household applications. Or perhaps they knew about it and lacked the ethics to not include it from paint. Either way, in 1978 the EPA banned the use of lead in paint; though many homes built before that time still contain this toxic substance.
Removing Lead Paint from Your Home
As a recognized Lead Safe Renovation Firm SFW Painting, Portland locates and removes all the lead paint in your home through implementing environmentally safe techniques. Electric paint shaving, UV Scraping, and good old fashioned hand scraping are effective strategies to extract the lead paint in your home.
When removal is impossible or ill-advised, we employ lead paint encapsulation, which completely safeguards you and your family from contact with lead paint. In the end, your Portland home will be completely restored, freshly painted, and safe from lead paint.
The Advantage of SFW Painting Lead Removal
We are the lead paint removal specialist in Portland Oregon. Having provided lead paint removal as well as conventional painting services throughout Oregon for many years, SFW Painting is recognized as a premier full-service painting company. We embrace a customer-focused work ethic and always collaborate with clients to schedule a lead paint removal strategy that works best for your schedule and bank account. SFW Construction LLC, our parent company, is a general contractor, so if we encounter any structural issues with your home during the paint removal process, such as dry rot or siding repair needs, we can handle this at an affordable cost.
Great experience, from initial contact through to final invoice payment. Painters (Wendy & Max) were careful, considerate, thorough, and professional. The estimate and work in progress accounting was fair, transparent, and responsive. Highly recommended.
SFW from start to finish on my two decks were exemplary. Alex and Bryan supervised their team and were kind, professional and kept me in the loop every step. They were also very clean and timely. I highly recommend this company for any of your construction needs.
Greg and team did a great job of managing the project. Work was done in a timely and efficient manner and communications were clear and professional. Any follow up items were quickly addressed and I am very pleased with the paint work that was done.