Professional Lead Paint Removal For Your Household Furniture
When it comes to restoring your vintage and antique furniture, one of the most critical safety concerns is the presence of lead paint. Lead-based paints were commonly used on furniture and household items until they were banned for residential use in 1978. If you own furniture manufactured before this date, there’s a significant chance it contains lead paint, making professional lead paint removal and stripping services essential for safe restoration.
Understanding Lead Paint Hazards in Furniture
Lead paint poses serious health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women. When disturbed through sanding, scraping, or heating, lead paint creates toxic dust and fumes that can cause lead poisoning. Symptoms of lead exposure include developmental delays, learning difficulties, irritability, weight loss, and in severe cases, seizures and coma. The seriousness of the symptoms, and the fact that they don’t show up many times till years down the road, make it critical that you deal with your lead paint carefully.
That’s why our clients trust us to help them with their lead paint removal from their furniture. Our team hasthe expertise, equipment, and training necessary to safely handle lead-contaminated furniture. We follow strict protocols to contain and dispose of lead waste properly, so you don’t have to mess with it!
“Does Excel Shop Use the ‘Dip and Strip’ Process?”
We do not use “Dip and Strip”, though this is a very common question that we get. Here’s our take and our process:
Instead of Dip and Strip, we use a “Flow Over” stripping system. Here’s our 5 Step Process for Stripping Furniture and other home accessories:
- The furniture/doors/mantels, etc… that we are stripping goes into a tank where we hose it down with a stripping solution, let it sit, scrub it, hose it down again, let it sit, and then scrub it.
- We repeat this process until the varnish or paint has been completely removed
- We remove the piece from the tank, carefully wash it to remove any remaining strip solution, and then
- Set it in the sun to dry.
We don’t use “Dip and Strip” because it is much messier, more hazardous, and far more expensive and wasteful of the stripping solution. It also much harder on the furniture and can often be destructive.
With our dedicated flow over process at Excel Shop, the strip solution can be recycled and used again and again, which is better for the customer and the environment.
Lead Paint Stripping Service for Furniture
The lead paint stripping service focuses on the physical removal process of lead-contaminated paint layers from furniture surfaces. This specialized service involves containment procedures using ventilation systems, protective barriers, and personal protective equipment to ensure safety throughout the project. Different pieces may require different stripping approaches based on their construction, condition, and the number of paint layers present. Delicate antiques receive special attention during the stripping process to preserve their structural integrity and historical value.
Furniture Types and Services
Our lead paint removal and stripping service accommodates various furniture types, from simple wooden chairs to elaborate antique armoires. We work with dining sets, bedroom furniture, kitchen cabinets, decorative pieces, and outdoor furniture. Each piece receives individual attention to ensure optimal results while preserving its unique characteristics. After we remove the lead paint, we can refinish your piece as well.
That’s one of the upsides of employing a professional furniture refinishing company that can offer complete restoration services including wood repair, refinishing, and protective coating applications. Our comprehensive approach ensures your furniture not only looks beautiful but remains safe for everyday use.
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While lead paint removal might seem like a DIY project, the health risks and regulatory requirements make professional service a better option for many homeowners. Our experienced team combines safety expertise from a dedicated furniture restoration process developed from hundreds of projects, which allows us to deliver results that protect your family and your valuable pieces.
Contact us today to discuss your furniture restoration needs. Our lead paint removal and stripping service provides peace of mind, knowing your furniture is both beautiful and safe for generations to enjoy.