Restoring Old Windows With Lead Paint

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Restoring old windows with lead paint.

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Part 1 focuses on removing the old paint and putty with the silent paint remover. Apply a bead of the glazing to the inside of the frame image 1 on all four sides. Friend of my father died from lead poisoning from painting an old house. Old windows usually contain lead paint always follow lead safe work practices.

In this video we show the step by step process of restoring an old window. A back bedding of window glazing that will sit on the inside of the window gives an extra seal for the glass. Contact your state or local government to find out how to dispose of the waste. Isolate the work area from the rest of the building and set up a containment area on the floor that extends at least 5 beyond the work surfaces in every direction.

All surfaces and arrises should feel smooth. Leaded lights can last for hundreds of years with only minimal care. Place all paint chips and contaminated rags or cloths into double plastic bags. According to lead paint abatement experts there are only two ways to deal with lead.

Add glazing inside the sash frame with the old paint removed and the wood cleaned up and repainted prep the sash before the old glass can be put back in. Loose or leaking glass may be re sealed within the leadwork using glazier s putty a mixture of linseed oil whiting and white cement. Clean up all of the paint chips and wash any areas that were contaminated with lead dust. If your house was built before 1980 there s a good chance your windows could contain lead based paint.

Make sure you know proper lead abatement techniques when removing old paint. Always take the following safety precautions when working with painted windows. Clean items with lead paint using a rag and soapy water to remove any loose pieces of paint. If you find that an item does contain lead paint you can either display it in a place where your children do not play or you can varnish it to seal in the harmful paint.

My old windows have 5 layers of paint in them three of which tested positive for lead. Removal and replacement of all items or in the case of window and door jambs encapsulation.