How to Get Rid of Lead Paint on Window Sills
While the existence of lead paint in your house does not necessarily indicate an existing health hazard, the possibility of such a hazard is usually more than enough to convince homeowners to remove the paint entirely. The actual process for removing lead paint from a windowsill is fairly simple, requiring only a few basic tools and a chemical paint stripper. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Wire brush
- Chemical stripper
- Rags
- Rubber gloves
- Disposable coveralls
- Mask
- Safety glasses
Instructions
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Put on your safety gear. Both the paint and the chemical stripper are toxic, so you must take every precaution to protect yourself from harm.
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Moisten your rag with chemical solvent, and then apply the solvent to the painted windowsill.
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Wait the prescribed amount of time -- read the directions on or included with the stripper for the exact time -- for the chemical stripper to work on the paint.
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Scrub the paint with your wire brush. The brush will scrape the paint off of the wood.
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Blot up the paint scraps with a rag, and then dispose of the rag in a garbage can.
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