Painting - lead based paint

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02-19-01, 01:53 PM
i had once posed a question on this site regarding the removal of paint from basement concrete block walls. i thought there was a chance the paint was lead based. the person who responded gave me two or three web sites with information including labs for testing, etc.
unfortunately, i have misplaced the information and am hoping that person (or anyone else) can provide it for me once again.

thanks in advance for the help.

02-19-01, 03:17 PM
You did post along time ago. I went back and looked it up by your name. It took a few minutes but I found it.
Here you go:


Registered: Dec 1969
Posts:



Read up on it at these sites, and definately test the paint before removing or
sanding.

http://www.aeclp.org/
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/

Mail in tests: http://www.asbestos.org/

Home testing kits: http://www.homestoreproducts.com/cart/index.html?mid=RTK
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02-19-01, 07:12 PM
Your project can easily and safely be done using the PEEL AWAY I product. It will remove all of the paint in one application and since the system is always keeping the paint in a wet or damp state there will be no dust levels. there is no need for ventilation as well.