Restoring Old Windows With Lead Paint

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Restoring old windows with lead paint.

Leaded lights can last for hundreds of years with only minimal care. According to lead paint abatement experts there are only two ways to deal with lead. Loose or leaking glass may be re sealed within the leadwork using glazier s putty a mixture of linseed oil whiting and white cement. Part 1 focuses on removing the old paint and putty with the silent paint remover.

Always take the following safety precautions when working with painted windows. Contact your state or local government to find out how to dispose of the waste. Old windows usually contain lead paint always follow lead safe work practices. Place all paint chips and contaminated rags or cloths into double plastic bags.

For more information visit epa gov lead. Apply a bead of the glazing to the inside of the frame image 1 on all four sides. 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. More from period living.

Clean up all of the paint chips and wash any areas that were contaminated with lead dust. Make sure you know proper lead abatement techniques when removing old paint. Make sure to wash your hands and clean up really well after handling any item with lead paint. Clean items with lead paint using a rag and soapy water to remove any loose pieces of paint.

Sand off nibs and whiskers then dust with a hepa vacuum and tack cloth. Period living is the uk s best selling period homes magazine. My old windows have 5 layers of paint in them three of which tested positive for lead. Friend of my father died from lead poisoning from painting an old house.

Removal and replacement of all items or in the case of window and door jambs encapsulation. Sand wood surfaces if needed. A back bedding of window glazing that will sit on the inside of the window gives an extra seal for the glass. All surfaces and arrises should feel smooth.

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. If your house was built before 1980 there s a good chance your windows could contain lead based paint.