What has the author David E Stilwell written?
David E. Stilwell has written: 'Lead content of paint in Connecticut homes' -- subject(s): Housing, Lead based paint Read More
Can you paint over lead paint?
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. Read More
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. Read More
What Does Lead In Paint Cause?
Just that, paint with lead in it. if ingested however it can cause Lead poisoning, which could be lethal. That is why lead paint is a danger in childrens toys. Read More
Does paint contain lead?
Paint in old houses may contain lead, which is dangerous, especially to children. Modern paint has no lead, usually. Read More
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. Read More
Is there lead paint on wire hangers?
no, the use of lead paint has been illeagal for decades Read More
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. Read More
Can a landlord rent a place with lead paint?
They have to give you a disclaimer to inform you that the structure may contain lead based paint and there must not be a lead hazard. Like the paint is in poor condition. Read More
Are Webkinz charms affected by lead paint?
Yes, they are. They have 9.7 lead in the paint. For it to be not toxic it has to be at most 6.0 Read More
Why do they put lead in paint?
Durability. Lead pigments allow the paint to be various colours. Read More
What chemical in paint can be very dangerous to people?
lead obvisoulsy but not to worry the stoped putiing lead in paint Read More
Is royal paint of Asian paint is lead free?
if it is enamel it is possible but incase of nitro cellular paint it is not possible for red shade to be without lead Read More
Does rust-oleum paint have lead in it?
No. Its almost impossible to get any paint that contains lead these days. It was banned from being used in paint in 1978. Read More
What type of paints can you use to paint over lead paint?
Any paint will adhere to lead based paint and seal it. Latex is the easiest. The lead will not bleed through and is not harmful as long as it is not flaking off. It is only harmful if a child chews on it and swallows it. Read More
Would lead paint be found in homes in the 1980s?
Lead paint was banned from new home construction in the US in 1978, so homes built before that could still contain lead paint. Read More
Is lead paint poisoning an infectious disease?
Lead paint poisoning is not an infectious disease. It's a toxic exposure. Read More
What is the bad thing in paint?
depends on the type of paint. it could be lead if the paint is lead-based. it could also be a copper-based poison. don't eat it! Read More
Do matchbox cars or HotWheel cars from 1970s contain lead paint?
yes, pre 1974 matchbox cars contain lead paint mixture, hotwheels cars contain lead paint upto and including 1978. Read More
What kind of paint do you use to paint lead flashing?
I don't think it should be painted, isn't that the point of it being lead. Read More
In a house built in 1998 could we expect to find lead paint?
No, the use of lead in paint was made illegal in 1978 Read More
What health hazard does removal of lead paint create?
Scraping or sanding lead paint creates large amounts of dust that can poison people in the home. This dust can stay around long after the work is completed. In addition, heating lead paint can release lead into the air. Read More
How much does it cost to replace a bathtub drain?
I would charge $100-$250 plus materials not including the ceiling repair below. That could cost $125 - $275 to be paint ready and the homeowner gets rid of the debris that may contain mold and lead paint. New Haven County, Connecticut Read More
How do you make blue out of gray paint?
it is because grey paint is a cheap paint and it had lead particles in it! Read More
Does exterior paint contain lead?
the use of lead in paint has been iliegl for a number of years since 80s all exterior paints are lead free now Read More
How do you know if the paint on your doors contain lead?
There isn't an easy way. Modern paints contain no lead. If it is old paint there is a chance it may contain some lead. Read More
Is there still led in paint?
They no longer add lead to paint in the US. However, many older buildings still have lead paint in them and you should be very careful to avoid exposure. Read More
Can you paint eggshell paint over eggshell paint?
Sure can, just rough it up a little with 220 sandpaper. If you live in a pre 1970's house be sure to check for lead paint prior to sanding. The dust from lead paint can be very harmful. Read More
What is the difference between flake white hue oil paint and flake white oil paint?
Flake white hue doesn't contain the lead which is considered dangerous. The EU in their wisdom decided to ban flake white or cremnitz white which has now been withdrawn from art shops and from the web and the oil paint maker such as Winsor and Newton and Michael Harding have discontinued their lines in this product. Read More
What is lead based paint disclosure?
Quoted from www.epa.gov/lead. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-1978 housing: LANDLORDS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before leases take effect. Leases must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint. SELLERS must disclose known information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards before selling a house. Sales contracts must include a disclosure form about lead-based paint. Buyers have up to ten days… Read More
In a largely unremodeled house built in 1908 you would not expect to find lead paint?
Always expect to find lead paint in any house built prior to 1974. If unsure, get a lead test kit from your local paint or hardware store. Read More
Does 1100 mgl constitute lead based paint?
MGL is a liquid measurement, lead based paint is measured in ppm or mg cm3. Read More
What is white lead?
White lead is lead carbonate. The name "white lead" is also used to describe a lead-containing white paint that was often used as a primer coat on metal. In this context, "red lead" was the red-colored lead-containing primer. White lead is a pigment composed of Lead carbonate and Lead hydroxide. It is used as a rust preventive and it used to be used in house paint until it was recognized that exposure to the old… Read More
Is lead paint dangerous to children's health?
Lead paint is extremely dangerous and the Consumer Product Safety Commission claims that approximately one out of 11 children in the America have high concentrations of lead in their bloodstream. Before the mid 1970's most homes were painted with lead based paints both for the interiors and exteriors. Now so much of this old lead paint is cracking and peeling and becoming increasingly dangerous to children even though in 1978 the Government banned its use… Read More
Can you encapsulate lead paint by using oil base over lead paint?
You can cover it but to say encapsulate it has to be an approved coating and at least 3mil thick. Read More
Is lead paint a safety hazard in new homesmobile homes children or homes built after 1980?
No lead paint was outlawed for use in homes in 1978. Read More
Does lead based paint turn yellow?
No, but oil based products do. If you're trying to find out if it is lead-based paint (pre-1978), paint stores and most hardware stores carry a product called LeadCheck. If the paint contains contains lead, the liquid in the test swab turns the surface pink or red. Read More
What brands of paint are lead free and can be used to safely paint a doll cradle?
Lead based paint was outlawed in the US somewhere around 1978. Any paint sold in your local home improvement store will be lead free. *Lead-free is a relative term. Law allows some lead, but it must be less than 600 parts per million (ppm) on paint manufactured before 2008. After 2009, the allowable lead content was reduced to 300 ppm. If you are concerned about a specific brand of paint, copy down the complete bar… Read More
Can lead paint make a baby retarded?
Yes. Any paint that has lead in it can cause developmental problems and delays in young children. That is why it is important that you don't let your children eat any loose paint chips. If you are concerned about lead, you can get government inspectors to come in and test for it, and you might even qualify for a lead abatement grant to have a construction team come in and remove or encapsulate the paint… Read More