lead paint issue - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

outsidethelines · 03-20-2008, 05:05 PM

I am bidding on an exterior where the HO says all of the existing paint is lead (it has not been painted for many years). I have not been certified for lead paint removal, however the guy who has been working for me has.
I want to know:
1. Have any of you done this type of exterior work?
2. How did you handle it?
3. Did you charge extra due to the lead paint issue?
My idea is to pressure wash, oil prime to seal the lead paint, wet sand/scrape any lose paint, spot prime again, and then paint final coat. BTW, the exterior surface is`wood. If we cover the ground below, and then wrap everything up and dispose of properly, will I have done everything that I should do to protect us and the environment? Of course we would use respirators and gloves.

oldfrt · 03-20-2008, 07:27 PM

If the guy working for you has been certified he should know the routine!

Try this link:

http://www.envcap.org/statetools/lead/lead.html

It will link you to your state requirements.

**slickshift** · 03-20-2008, 08:50 PM

It varies by state, but in any state I've worked in or know about, you can't charge for it unless you are certified

mjay · 03-22-2008, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outsidethelines

I am bidding on an exterior where the HO says all of the existing paint is lead (it has not been painted for many years). I have not been certified for lead paint removal, however the guy who has been working for me has.
I want to know:
1. Have any of you done this type of exterior work?
2. How did you handle it?
3. Did you charge extra due to the lead paint issue?
My idea is to pressure wash, oil prime to seal the lead paint, wet sand/scrape any lose paint, spot prime again, and then paint final coat. BTW, the exterior surface is`wood. If we cover the ground below, and then wrap everything up and dispose of properly, will I have done everything that I should do to protect us and the environment? Of course we would use respirators and gloves.

1. Yes
2. By following all guidelines.
3. Charge for the work involved, check with your insurance company that you are covered.
Do not use a pressure washer, the containment issues involved are impossible to handle, and it will also damage the substrate. Location will determine preparation process, anywhere close to a school, or public area sub to an experienced, specialized company and stick to applying finish coats.

regal · 03-26-2008, 10:14 PM

massachusettes: no dry scrape, chips doubble bagged and brought to the dump. epa and dep approved.

panderson2414 · 03-26-2008, 10:26 PM

what about Blastox

panderson2414 · 03-26-2008, 10:27 PM

do you have to bag it

outsidethelines · 03-31-2008, 07:15 PM

I have decided to let this one go. Leave it to the guys who are experienced. My guy who said he was certified for lead paint removal is no longer with me, and I don't need the headache. Thank you for helping me make this decision.

PlainPainter · 03-31-2008, 09:09 PM

It's really no big deal - just staple your tarps to the lowest piece of wood. Scrape, if you sand - use a hepa vaccum cleaner attached to your sander to suck up the dust. I put a bag in my vaccum - and when I dispose of chips from tarps - I'll open the top of the 'shop' vac and slide the chips into there temporarily - and then whent that's filled, bag it - double bag it - throw it away. You can do a 'softwash' afterwards of the home that is only for killing mildew - use no pressure, just applying chems and rinsing.

mjay · 04-01-2008, 08:13 PM

Correct procedure for Lead paint removal.

www.hud.gov/offices/lead/training/LBPguide.pdf