Keep funky craftsman style paint colors or repaint
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Comments (19)Pickle Good ?'s and while responders are well intended not all info in factually correct I posted the EPA website for lead You should be concerned especially given the condition of the paint - Lead paint typically offers no harm until it is disturbed/flaking - Many think little ones eat lead & get poisoned - that is less frequent then nasal ingestion - occurs when lead is disturbed - becomes airborne, or surfaces are touched and then the person puts there hand near mouth or nose. Yes, handwashing is important - but by no means a guarantee. Any painted surface prior to 1978 should be suspect and tested. Another misnomer is to leave the premises while renovation/painting, disturbing the surface of lead is also not correct. While it is very advisable to be subject to any renovation/painting - it also must be cleaned up in accordance to strict criteria or when you move back you are moving in with lots of lead! - This should be included in renovation budgets but more often than not folks prefer having high end something or other & chose not to address a significant health threat. Another misnomer - There is NO acceptable lead level - while there are medical/epa criteria that is followed - there really is no evidence that clearly states lead is "safe" at any level. Yes we all lived through lots of exposures - but why subject a known exposure Simply using a mask while working w/lead does not safeguard either This is a cut/paste of some good abatement procedures Abatement? Lead paint abatement is the process of safely reducing lead paint hazards. Lead paint abatement can be very dangerous if done improperly. Its best to hire professional contractors to remove lead paint from your home. If abatement work is done improperly, a greater lead hazard may be created. Before beginning any work, contact your local health department for guidelines and state and local regulations regarding lead paint abatement in Massachusetts and in your city or town.You may also request a listing of Massachusetts-certified lead abatement contractors. If at all possible, hire a certified professional to do the work. Check their qualifications and request references. A Starting Point Use this information as a starting point to learn the basics about abatement, especially if you are considering doing any home remodeling or renovation projects yourself. If hiring a contractor, make sure he/she is taking the necessary precautions to protect your familyÂs health and safety. This pamphlet will provide you with some basic principles about lead paint abatement. Before Abatement Begins: Safety First  Have all family members, especially children, tested for lead poisoning.  Have your home inspected for lead poisoning by a professional contractor.Your local health department can help you find this information.  Relocate children and pregnant women that may be poisoned until after the work is completed.  Be sure to post warning signs at all entrances to the work area.  Seal off all doors, windows, ducts, etc., with 6-mil plastic sheeting.  Remove all furniture, carpets, drapes, etc.  Cover everything that remains with plastic drop cloths. Do not use newspaper or fabric drop cloths .  Limit access to the work area. No one must enter without proper protective equipment.  If any part of a surface (window sill, door jamb), contains lead paint, the entire surface must be abated. This is especially true for chipping and flaking paint.  Select the abatement method that will create the least amount of dust.  Use adequate barriers to prevent lead dust from entering the rest of the environment. Do not use paper wall coverings, contact paper, or fresh paint as these are not durable barriers.  DO NOT dry scrape; sand with a power grinder or electric plane; burn with a torch or a heat gun; sandblast; or use chemical removers that contain methylene chloride. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION http://www.selfhelpinc.org/LeadProgram.html It is relatively easy to test children - know there "baseline" - and to test your home Good luck...See MoreFinished the kitchen!! Craftsman style, quartersawn oak
Comments (46)Pippiep, I think I ordered every green they had before we picked one. Our favorite color didn't come in the tile size we wanted. I should have looked at that first. Our paint is Valspar Light Copper. Sometimes it is more yellow and sometimes more orange but I like the variation. Getting too dark with the cabinets and tile was something I was really concerned about....See MoreHow to downplay 1940's craftsman style woodwork?
Comments (48)Hi Tara -- lots of great advice upthread about how to transform the feel of the rooms while doing very little to change the architecture (also on team remove shutters here...and preferably put nothing up...I've only ever seen accent windows like that left bare but...). April's nailed it re the before/after shots (perhaps a wide-angle lens, too?). You aren't that far away from your own after in that space, though it may not feel that way. Whether you end up with paler or deeper wall shades the key is complementing the wood, so Google This Old House tips for cleaning it so you're working from the best starting point. As someone who's lived in vintage fixers and been involved with fixers I also just wanted to offer encouragement. There's a real mental health toll to living in disarray with no end date, spending spare time fixing, not having enough budget to fix or decorate immediately, perhaps navigating different priorities for what gets fixed when, etc. If any of those apply it's draining...not sure of your story, but if they all apply it can cause even more issues. If you have space to call one room or closet or whatever the crap room, do it and clear as much as possible out of these rooms. If you can DIY the scrubbing and painting do that asap...i think you'll feel a real lift when you walk through the door. If you need to furnish on a tight budget, post separately for ideas you may not have thought of. While I love love love older homes they can carry so many styles of design -- see examples others' posted plus homes of Europeans, who laugh at our idea of "old." I Rx zero heavier dark wood pieces since you're already struggling...hopefully your husband will be on board!...See MoreInterior paint colors - getting out of control? or keep going?
Comments (46)I wanted to give one more update on the main color of our house. It’s been a long month of soul searching but... I finally threw in the towel and re-painted with BM Swiss Coffee. Enjoying this much more than the green (which was a yellow-y green) Very happy so far. Thank you everyone for the support and advice. Means much...See MoreRedRyder
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