The PW Asks: What have you learned about precautions and issues surrounding the contamination from lead-based paint?
The Painter Says: The easiest way to deal with it is to encapsulate it. There are special encapsulation primers that have a thick mil to go over the top of oil based paint which is what lead-based paint was made of. The primer will seal it right in.
PW: FYI to our readers - Signet Painting is a Lead-Safe EPA Certified Firm.
Whether you choose an encapsulating system that includes primer, coating and topcoat, or a single-component encapsulant, professionals recommend stabilizing any loose, chalky, or flaking paint.
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