HELP: Bizarre bathroom paint failure!
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HELP: Bizarre bathroom paint failure!
Hello,
The paint on our bathroom walls and ceiling has split in several areas. Not sure how or when this happened, it was this way when we bought the house. But now that we are ready to redo the bath I have no idea how to fix it or cover it. I also know that at least some of the paint layers contain lead. Please help! I am not thrilled by the thought of heat gunning or stripping the whole room!
The paint on our bathroom walls and ceiling has split in several areas. Not sure how or when this happened, it was this way when we bought the house. But now that we are ready to redo the bath I have no idea how to fix it or cover it. I also know that at least some of the paint layers contain lead. Please help! I am not thrilled by the thought of heat gunning or stripping the whole room!
Last edited by manlem01; 03-26-06 at 06:37 PM.
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It can be repaired. All the loose needs to be removed and then the rest can be floated smooth with joint compound.
You don't want to play around with lead paint. Some locales have strick guidlines and regulations for containing and disposing of lead. Even if it isn't regulated where you are you still want to be safe. You need to use a dust mask [maybe respirator], contain and dispose of the mess properly. You should research how to deal with lead before starting any work - or call a lead abatement professional.
You don't want to play around with lead paint. Some locales have strick guidlines and regulations for containing and disposing of lead. Even if it isn't regulated where you are you still want to be safe. You need to use a dust mask [maybe respirator], contain and dispose of the mess properly. You should research how to deal with lead before starting any work - or call a lead abatement professional.