| The paint on old houses or
buildings may contain lead pigments. White lead was used
in house paints until the mid-1950s, and red lead was commonly
used in primers until the 1980s. Lead chromate pigments
were used in some red, yellow and orange colours, and calcium
plumbate pigment was used on galvanised iron and steel structures
up to the 1980s.
Though not so common, lead test kits can be purchased from
diy and specialist paint stores.
If possible, the old lead-containing paint should be left
undisturbed and simply cleaned and repainted.
However, if you are removing lead paint inside:
Remove curtains and furniture and, if possible, remove
or fully cover carpet.
Close doors to other rooms.
Use dust sheets to catch debris.
Regularly clean up debris.
Wipe down all ledges, sills etc. with a damp cloth,
and vacuum floor to remove dust. Place in rubbish bag for
disposal.
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