Begin by hosing down the siding.
Repainting lead siding.
Encapsulation is less expensive than lead paint removal and it s actually safer since it doesn t release lead dust or debris into the air.
Buy a lead testing kit from a home improvement store.
Yes you can paint over lead based paint but not with just any type of paint.
These rules were intended to stop lead poisoning in children due to disturbing household surfaces containing lead such as trim moldings wall surfaces and floor coverings.
This acrylic paint will stretch and shrink with the wood as it ages.
Paint the surface of the primed wood with 2 coats of latex paint in the color of your choice.
Back in 1991 new rules were established for dealing with painting and renovations on homes built before 1978.
Take extra care around trim lead concentrations tend to track pretty closely to.
Washing alone is often not enough to remove mold or mildew from the surface.
If you use chemical strippers yourself be sure to wet sand the surface when you re finished.
A high lead finding might even steer you away from painting and toward siding that safely covers contaminated paint.
Use a clean roller and brush to apply the coats of paint.
This is usually a small stick that you rub against the siding.
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Although the wood might look paint free lead residue usually remains in the wood.
Place a drop cloth over your plants that sit close to the house to protect them from chemicals in the water you re.
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Painting over lead based paint also known as encapsulation is an effective lead paint remediation technique.
In some places you have to remove lead paint before re siding.
You can use a pressure washer for this job but keep the pressure low and the nozzle away from the siding to avoid eroding the wood and driving water into cracks and crevices.
Or if the cost is high replace the old wood with brand new wood whether it s siding trim window sashes or entire windows.