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Lead paint is covered as a loss by many insurance companies but varies based on the coverage. This is a highly toxic material which is known to cause many health problems.
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Why should you have good ventilation when you paint?
You should have good ventilation when you paint because paint fumes can be dangerous. Inhaling paint fumes can lead to headaches, dizziness and even a loss of unconsciousness.
What is Lead based paint?
Lead based paint is paint that has a significant amount of lead (Pb) as a constituent of the color pigments in the paint.
Did Duron Paint contain lead in 1975?
Most paint companies had stopped using lead in their paint at that time, however, never assume that paint is lead free. Use a lead paint test to determine if lead if present prior to sanding or scraping.
What does the paint on a car do?
it covers the metal which the paint is covered .
Can you paint over lead?
You can paint over lead paint. However, you do not want to sand or scrape the lead paint beforehand. This will create dust that you may breathe in and that is dangerous.
Is lead paint still in use?
No. Now all paint is lead free after it was shown that if you use lead paint then your next generation will be screwed.
What is lead paint a safety hazard to?
Lead paint poisoning can affect all the organ systems, cause hearing loss, damage the kidneys and the nervous system, and delay the development and stunt the growth of children. It also can cause reproductive problems in men and women.
Can rabbits die from paint?
Yes, a rabbit could die from paint. Some paints are toxic, and even a tiny amount could lead to poisoning. Other paints aren't toxic but can still lead to serious digestive problems if enough is eaten. Or, if the rabbit was traumatized from the paint (getting covered in it or something), it could die of shock or stress.
Will home owners insurance pay for lead paint removal?
No and maybe. No, if you just need to abate the lead paint without any loss having occured. Maybe, if there has been a loss and you are required to bring the exposure up to code. This would only apply to the area that was damaged and not the entire property. The specific policy form and circumstances would dictate the requirements.
Is there lead paint on wire hangers?
no, the use of lead paint has been illeagal for decades
What kitchen toys are manufactured lead paint free?
plastic kitchen is lead free paint
How do you perform tests for lead in paint?
A qualified inspector is the one who will be able to perform tests for lead in paint. Samples of the paint are taken in order to be tested. One way that you can determine if you should worry about lead paint is to find out when your home was built. Any homes built after 1978 should not have lead paint in them.
