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Originally Posted by SailinAway
I had the bedrooms tested for lead paint and none was found..
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Tested by a professional contractor and sent to a laboratory. And what year was this part constructed or remodeled?
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Originally Posted by SailinAway
I didn't know that lead was a hazard when working outdoors!?
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Absolutely. In the air and on/in the ground.
The simple solution is to get the deck cleaned. Pressure wash if necessary.
Then a high quality deck paint.
If you can find someone or a paint contractor to paint it. Take it.
Or. If perfection is your goal. Tear down old decking and have new decking installed. Lot more expensive than just a coat of paint.
Now granted. Homeowners scrape and paint their houses without using proper PPE and not seeking out any OSHA guidelines.
Visit your local hardware store or local lumber yard and ask about high quality deck paints. Can also ask about names of painters at same places.