Completing a lead paint removal project the right way goes beyond the preparation and application. Homes built prior to 1978 contain lead that poses a health hazard not just for the craftsmen working on the jobsite, but for anyone near it as well. Protecting your loved ones is as easy as contacting LIME Painting of Northern Idaho. Our crew of painters have gone through extensive training to become EPA Lead RRP Certified experts. If you’d like to learn more about the EPA certification process, you can visit their site to review their Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rules.
Lead is an additive used in paints applied prior to 1978. It is detrimental to both the environment and people. Since then, the EPA has mandated that contractors working on homes built prior to 1978 test the paint on the property for lead. If the paint tests positive for lead, the jobsite should be treated as a biohazard work space. A biohazard workspace seems intimidating, but with a professional company that is certified in lead paint removal, the process of protecting homeowners is seamless.
If your home tests positive for lead, our crew will wear body suits and respirators to protect their lungs and keep lead dust off their clothing to prevent any health issues. However, the most important step of lead paint removal is containing and disposing of the paint chips. Our team will collect these chips as they are scraped and place them in hazmat bags, which we will then transport to a hazardous waste facility.
Lead RRP Certification is unique in that it avoids processes such as power washing, which scatters paint chips and dust. Instead of power washing, a deep scrub with bristle brushes is used to clean the property.
The advantage of working with a LIME Advisor is that they are trained to assess and test for lead. Your Advisor will also provide a custom detailed scope of work for your home before the project is undertaken to appropriately complete your home in accordance with EPA lead requirements. Additionally, the Advisor will audit each phase of the job to ensure that the scope of work is completed to expectation.
Although lead paint may change the theme of the project, LIME always prioritizes quality and provides a turnkey client experience. Working with LIME on a lead paint removal project is easy, enjoyable, and refreshing, knowing that your home will be safe once the lead is removed! For any Lead RRP Certification needs or to get your home tested, reach out online or by phone at (208) 369-9913.
*All members are trained for the use of lead-safe work practices and certified in following all specific work practice standards.
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