Professional Paint Removal Service

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Paint Removal Services Brisbane

• Old, flaking, lead-based or problem paint can all
  be safely removed or treated.

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The best method of paint removal is job specific,
and our techniques include

• Sanding with vacuum extractors to prevent dust
• Paint stripping manually or with paint-stripping
  products
• Or if the existing paintwork is in relatively
  good condition, patching blemishes and coating
  with appropriate primers and undercoats, then
  repainting

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• We use best-practice methods for removing
  lead-based paint and adhere to correct safety and
  environmental practices.

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Lead Paint Removal Services Brisbane

• Answers to 3 common questions about Lead Paint
  Removal

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ANSWERS TO 3 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT LEAD PAINT
REMOVAL

• How can I tell if my house has lead paint?
• Houses built before 1970 are most likely to have
  lead paint (containing greater than 1 lead), and
  houses build before 1950 could have paint
  containing as much as 50 lead.
• You are at risk of lead exposure if the paint is
  flaking, chalking, damaged, or chewed by
  children.
• Testing Lead paint test kits are available from
  Hardware Stores. Follow the instructions for use.
  If possible, test all layers of paint that you
  intend to remove. This is best done using paint
  chips that are removed at an angle to expose as
  many layers as possible. As a general rule, test
  the bottom side of the flake as the older layers
  are more likely to contain lead. If no loose
  chips are available test an area where many
  layers are exposed. The swab will change colour
  if it detects lead. If the swab does not change
  colour it means only that no lead is detected in
  that sample. However, if the age of your house or
  its maintenance history suggests that paint
  containing lead could have been used, assume that
  paint containing lead is present, or have the
  paint tested by a laboratory.

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• Can you sand lead paint?
• It is dangerous to disturb lead paint. However,
  there are safe ways to remove it (see below).
• You can leave paint containing lead undisturbed
  or paint over it if it is in good condition and
  it is not likely to be damaged by general wear
  and tear.
• If it is necessary to disturb surfaces with paint
  containing lead, it is recommended that a
  qualified contractor do the job.

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• What is the healthiest way to remove lead paint?
• We recommend using chemical paint strippers our
  preferred product is Smart Strip Pro by Dummond,
  which is non-carcinogenic, non-caustic, low VOC,
  low odour and biodegradable.
• Once applied, the product softens the layers of
  paint enabling them to be wet-scrapped. The
  entire floor area is covered in layers of plastic
  sheets, allowing all scraped paint to be captured
  and disposed of correctly. Once as much paint is
  scraped off as possible, a vacuum sander,
  attached with a HEPA filter, is used to sand the
  surface. The HEPA filter prevents any lead dust
  particles from entering the atmosphere.
• Alternative method if the lead paint is in good
  condition, encapsulating it with professional
  sealers and then painting over it is a cheaper
  option. If the lead paint is painted over, you
  must remember to inspect it regularly for any
  signs of deterioration or damage.

Here is a great resource for more information
about removing lead paint http//www.environment.
gov.au/system/files/resources/e9ddd00e-8914-4d57-8
279-19b3d2616dee/files/leadpaint.pdf
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For more information or a free quote
1300 569 348