Do not sand, scrape or in any way disturb old painted (or stained and varnished) surfaces. Lead was banned for use in residential paint in the United States in 1978. Any substrate or surface painted, stained or "varnished" prior to 1978 may contain lead . Disturbing these surfaces may release lead dust which is harmful and toxic and can cause serious illness including brain damage.
If you house was built prior to 1978 don’t scrape, sand or otherwise disturb the underlying paint without first becoming familiar with lead safe work practices and safety protocols
Learn how to protect yourself and your family: contact the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or see EPA lead information page at: http://www.epa.gov/lead
If you are unfamiliar with lead safe working practices, work that requires disturbing pre-1978 surfaces should be hired out to professionals trained in lead safe practices. See also "Do It Yourself" Removal of Lead Based Paint: Safety Alert issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
In addition to the above contacts more information may be found at the following Painting and Decorating Concourse lead information page.
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Important Note: Lead in commercial or industrial paint was not banned with the 1978 ban on lead in residential paint. Non-residential renovation and painting requires lead awareness, and lead safe practices even if constructed after 1978.
Consider Using a Certified Contractor
As of April 22, 2010, contractors who disturb painted surfaces on pre-1978 housing or child care facilities need to be certified. Certified contractors are trained and required to use lead safe work practices in accordance with the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule training course.
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