Recently moved in to a 1952 home that has had modest updates. Windows are all newer and vinyl - probably 20 years old or less.
My wife and I are expecting this coming summer so I'm going through the home doing some safety tests, and today we had the XRF lead test. Unfortunately, lead paint is pervasive throughout the home, namely in all window trims and sills (not actual windows), all door frames and jams, all doors themselves, fireplace surround and mantle, all crown molding, and some wainscoting. All of the lead paint is very likely underneath the current top coat of white paint.
You can imagine the immediate and nearly overwhelming anxiety that rushed over after the inspector broke the news. I was frankly shocked that the window surround materials were contaminated given that the windows are newer and that they would have left it there.
Much of the paint is in decent condition on the windows, trims, moldings, and baseboards. There is some chipping, some nicks etc. Some of the paint on the doors and jams is flaky just given their friction and not being quite square anymore.
Obviously complete removal by a remediation specialist, then installation of new material would be ideal, however that isn't financially viable at the moment, given that we just bought the home and are planning for a child.
Attached are three examples of typical chipping that I am seeing. They are typically in this size range. No areas that I have found yet have prolific chipping or peeling, most of the concern areas look like the below.
Questions
1) If the paint is in good condition and not flaking or chipping, and not subject to any consistent friction, is there any need to abate in the near term? From my initial reading, there shouldn't be any health concerns in this areas. This would include most trims, baseboard, moldings, wainscoting etc
2) If these pieces do get a chip, or a flake, or a nick (as seen in photos), is it safe simply to repaint it so long as the rest of the material is satisfactory?
3) Should I repaint all of these items just to ensure they’re covered?
4) Do I need to use a specific encapsulator or is high quality trim paint ok?
5) Knowing that the door jams and doors themselves are friction areas, that will probably get our attention first. Given that these pieces would likely be removed in whole pieces, and not cut or sanded, can their removal be DIY? Or should I opt for a contractor?
Appreciate everyone's thoughts, or any additional thoughts, opinions, guidance. Trying to prepare for a first child and being told there’s a lot of lead paint around is not easy.
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My wife and I are expecting this coming summer so I'm going through the home doing some safety tests, and today we had the XRF lead test. Unfortunately, lead paint is pervasive throughout the home, namely in all window trims and sills (not actual windows), all door frames and jams, all doors themselves, fireplace surround and mantle, all crown molding, and some wainscoting. All of the lead paint is very likely underneath the current top coat of white paint.
You can imagine the immediate and nearly overwhelming anxiety that rushed over after the inspector broke the news. I was frankly shocked that the window surround materials were contaminated given that the windows are newer and that they would have left it there.
Much of the paint is in decent condition on the windows, trims, moldings, and baseboards. There is some chipping, some nicks etc. Some of the paint on the doors and jams is flaky just given their friction and not being quite square anymore.
Obviously complete removal by a remediation specialist, then installation of new material would be ideal, however that isn't financially viable at the moment, given that we just bought the home and are planning for a child.
Attached are three examples of typical chipping that I am seeing. They are typically in this size range. No areas that I have found yet have prolific chipping or peeling, most of the concern areas look like the below.
Questions
1) If the paint is in good condition and not flaking or chipping, and not subject to any consistent friction, is there any need to abate in the near term? From my initial reading, there shouldn't be any health concerns in this areas. This would include most trims, baseboard, moldings, wainscoting etc
2) If these pieces do get a chip, or a flake, or a nick (as seen in photos), is it safe simply to repaint it so long as the rest of the material is satisfactory?
3) Should I repaint all of these items just to ensure they’re covered?
4) Do I need to use a specific encapsulator or is high quality trim paint ok?
5) Knowing that the door jams and doors themselves are friction areas, that will probably get our attention first. Given that these pieces would likely be removed in whole pieces, and not cut or sanded, can their removal be DIY? Or should I opt for a contractor?
Appreciate everyone's thoughts, or any additional thoughts, opinions, guidance. Trying to prepare for a first child and being told there’s a lot of lead paint around is not easy.
