You can pretty much assume that any house built before 1960 has some lead paint on it, unless you know that all the old paint was removed some time in the past. If you want to be certain, you can hire a state-certified Lead Evaluation Contractor. New Jersey law requires that any person who does inspections for lead paint must meet certain training and experience requirements, pass a test, and obtain a permit from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. See similar questions...

No. If you are using your own money, you can do anything you choose to a National Register listed property, including paint it any color you select. See similar questions...

You can still use lead paint as long as it contains no white lead (lead carbonate) or grey lead (lead sulphate). Red lead remains unsurpassed as a primer and stopping for historic ironwork. You can also try boiled linseed oil, leaving it on for 24 hours - this can also soften paint quite well. Grade I or II* Listed Building (Category A in Scotland) or a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and you have to repair or maintain white lead paints, this is lawful and the paint can be manufactured and supplied. See similar questions...

Please note that solvent strippers can give a mixture of solvent and lead fumes - not to be recommended! Removal of lead paint is dangerous but with Eco Solutions' products it is safe. Eco Solutions' products act as "working wet" therefore eliminating ingestion of any paint particles or lead fumes. NEVER USE SANDPAPER OR A HEAT GUN TO REMOVE LEAD PAINT. Lead is particularly dangerous for children and the unborn child - large quantities can cause brain damage or even death. See similar questions...

Not usually. Typically, paint is only a problem if it is peeling or flaking. There are many inexpensive steps you can take to minimize risk. Call the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at 828-251-6104 for more information. See similar questions...

Lead-based paint can be found on surfaces that children can chew or that get a lot of wear-and-tear. These areas include: Porches and fences Children can also be exposed to lead dust by parents who work in lead related industries (lead foundry, car repairs, and lead related work). Parents working in these industries often bring home lead dust in their clothing or shoes and expose children to high levels of lead dust. A shower and change of clothes are recommended before coming home. See similar questions...

The main ingredients of Allback Linseed Paints, apart from linseed oil, are Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. These two constituents are infinitely safer to use than lead. Lead paint's use is restricted in the USA and many other countries. The Allback linseed oil paint colors contain earth pigment that is completely resistant to fading. The colors do dry out over time and may look faded but by adding a coat of the cleaned boiled linseed oil, paint luster and color is restored. See similar questions...

If the paint is splitting and peeling, it is probably modern. The easiest indicator is weight: almost all traditional paint contained lead, so take a piece of loose paint off and feel it. Wash the hands afterwards before handling food. One can put the sample over flame, taking care not to have an accident, and watch to see if liquid lead globules drop out. Maybe the paint is really well attached and you cannot remove a sample. See similar questions...

A blood test is the only reliable means of assessing a child's exposure to lead. Often, a child with an elevated blood lead level will exhibit no apparent symptoms. But, even low level exposure can result in lowered mental capabilities if the exposure is sustained. See similar questions...

People with high levels of lead in their bodies often do not seem sick. The symptoms that occur are very general and can happen for many reasons. Your local public health clinic or family doctor can do a simple blood test to find out if there is too much lead in the blood. This blood test involves taking a sample of blood from your child's finger or a vein in the arm. If the blood sample shows a problem with lead, more testing will be done. See similar questions...

If your house or building was built prior to 1978 chances are you have lead-based paint (LBP) issues. LBP was the best paint you could get, so it was used in good quality homes and commercial properties. See similar questions...

The main constituents of Holkham Linseed Paints, apart from linseed oil, are Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide. These two constituents are infinitely safer to use than lead. Lead paint’s use is restricted in this country to only Grade I and II* buildings, which only make up 7% of the listed buildings in the country. Even then you need to apply for a special licence from English Heritage to use it. See similar questions...

Yes. Eurolux House Paint is suitable for all wood exterior surfaces. Many clients, however, prefer to use Hollandlac or Eco Brilliant Enamel on doors and shutters. We have seen a great deal of damage done over the years by power-washers, and we do not recommend their use except in the hands of professional house washers, operating from ladders or boom trucks. See similar questions...

Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have some paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Properties before 1960 have the most lead paint. Lead paint can be present on any painted surface, but it is most often found on windows, trims, doors, railings, columns, porches and outside walls. See similar questions...

Peeling or damaged paint is dangerous. Lead dust can be released from peeling or damaged paint, or by sanding or scraping paint in older homes. Lead dust settles on floors, window sills and other surfaces where it can get into children's mouthes. Lead paint in good condition is usually not a problem. Lead-based paint is usually safe unless it is on friction (doors, door jambs or door casings, windows, window frames and casings, paint on floors) or impact surfaces (doors, baseboards, stairs, etc. See similar questions...

It is estimated that at least 19 million homes have lead-based paint hazards, of which at least 4 million have young children under age the age of six living in them. (HUD 1990; EPA 1995). See similar questions...

The best way to find out whether your water has lead in it, is to have it tested. Please call the Water Company for a list of approved laboratories in the area that you can call to have your water tested for led. See similar questions...