Category Archives: Lead Paint

Debunking Common Myths About Lead Paint We’ve all heard horror stories about the risks of lead paint. Unfortunately, many people think that these are just stories and the risks of living with lead paint could never actually harm them. While it's true that the consequences of living in a home containing lead paint may not…

What Does Lead Paint Look Like? Lead paint, once commonly used in homes and buildings for its durability, can not typically be identified by visual characteristics with certainty. Lead paint can, however, have a distinctive, often glossy finish and ages poorly, showing signs of wear such as cracking, peeling, or chipping. Deteriorating areas of paint…

Lead Toxicity: Risks, Symptoms, & Prevention According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over 1.2 million children in the U.S. from 1999-2010 had elevated levels of lead in their blood, also known as lead poisoning. That number could be even higher now, as testing rates have continually declined since the turn of the century. One…

Four Options For Lead Paint Removal Lead paint or lead-based paint is a highly toxic material that can cause several health problems, especially in young children. If your home was built before 1978, it likely contains lead-based paint. The older a home is, the more likely it has lead paint in it. Lead paint becomes…