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Painting Safety Topics
Ladder Safety
Almost every project will include using a ladder, so let us remind you that safety should be a priority. Some things to consider to safely use a ladder are ladder ratings, balance and a solid surface. Read more about ladder safety...
Lead Exposure Risks In Paint
Homes built after 1978 should not have in them any lead-based paint. The risk of exposure in these homes is very small. There are test kits available to indicate the presence of lead. Surfaces that are chipping, need sanding or scraping, should be tested if there is any doubt. Surfaces that are not damaged or disturbed pose no risk. Read more about the risk of exposure to lead...
Renovate Right
This article is reproduced for online reading from the brochure “The Lead-Safe Guide To Renovate Right” by the EPA. The PDF can be read, printed or downloaded here: Renovate Right. It's the Law! Federal law requires contractors that disturb painted surfaces in homes, child care facilities and schools, built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Always ask to see your contractors certification. Learn more about lead renovation...
Mold in the Home
Mold is everywhere in the environment. Some molds, yeast for example, are beneficial. Other molds can destroy surfaces on which they grow. In interior spaces mold can be kept to a minimum by ridding the space of conditions favorable to the mold spores. Other than allergic reactions, mold usually is not harmful to a healthy person, but care should be taken if there is any question about your safety and health. Read more about mold in the home...
Painting Green
As concern for the environment and indoor air quality has grown, the paint industry has responded. In an effort to improve air quality in the home or office and reduce damage to the atmosphere paint manufacturers are busy developing paints low in VOC content. VOCs or Volatile Organic Compounds are carbon containing chemical compounds that evaporate, causing damage to the ozone layer. The health of some people may also be damaged by VOCs. Learn more about paint and the environment...
More helpful painting tips, techniques and how-to articles can be found by following these links.
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