The Facts About Lead in Paint

Posted by Bob Bulmer on Tue 9th October 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Decor,  DIY Safety

Over the last 40 years, manufacturers have endeavoured to reduce the levels of lead in paint. Historically, the use of lead has been blamed for some cases of poisoning which obviously makes removal rather more hazardous.

Nowadays, most paints contain little or no lead and those that do, need to include a warning on the tin.

As most of us are searching for homes to renovate, the real danger lies with unwary DIYers. i.e stripping lead paint.

I would personally recommend wearing a good quality gas mask and to remove the paint using a liquid chemical stripper.

Keep children well away from surfaces containing lead paint.

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