House Flipping Tip - Lead Based Paint Disposal
Lead based paint is commonly found in houses that were built prior to 1978. Most areas of the country now require a lead certificate or approval before the home can be rented or sold after being remodeled. Lead based paint is considered toxic and should always be removed by a professional. It is typically disposed of at toxic waste sites or in some cases landfills.
Lead paint should not be vacuumed, burned or sanded. Any of these methods either release lead particles or lead smoke into the air which causes more problems. Chipped lead based paint is commonly found in areas such as windows sills, floors, base boards and moldings where it can be eaten by young children. If you believe there is lead paint in your house flip or remodel be sure to call a local lead mitigation service. You can find them on the Environmental Protection Agency website. Be sure to check out more house flipping tips by clicking on the House Flipping Tips category.
