Removal of lead paint in old house

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"The best way to get it off is using a chemical stripper and the correct ppe. Gloves mask and goggles are essential. Not dangerous to do yourself of you follow the instructions and advice. But will take you longer than someone who is used to doing it. Without looking at the work. It’d be hard to say if your better replacing or renovating. Could be the paints hiding issues and you won’t know about them until you get it off."

"In relation to removing paint of this type from a door, I would recommend dipping. It is a process where a company takes the door away or you take it to them and they strip the paint and will normally offer services to clean and sand the door as well.

This is both the safest way and less time consuming. In relation to the windows if you use a heat gun it will release toxic poisonous fumes, which are hard to get rid off.

Some painter and decorators may have an infra red paint stripper, these are expensive and unless it something you use regularly they may not have part of their tools.

Here is a link to help give you a visual in relation to the preparation and process to remove the lead paint. https://www.familyhandyman.com/project/how-to-remove-lead-paint-safely/"

"Hello, I have not personally been involved with the removal of lead paint, but the answer to your question is DO NOT DO IT YOUR SELF! Lead poisoning is very serious, specialist PPE and equipment with expert knowledge and certified disposal are required. 100% google a certified specialist and trusted trader with relevant experience and credentials."

"If you protect your eyes with goggles and your mouth with a face mask and gloves you will be fine."

"Sodium phosphate is excellent for the removal of led paint. Always wear eye protection and gloves"

"When I’ve removed lead paint in the past I’ve always used sodium phosphate. Does the job easy to apply"

"It's safe to remove lead based paints, using either abrasive
Or burn off, providing its well ventilated, fire extinguisher at
Hand and adequate PPE worn by the person carrying out the task in question

Cheers

Mark"

"Replace with new.
It’s dangerous to burn off.
There are some liquid paint removal.
It’s really a job for a professional"