Posted by Larry Hoover on August 31, 2004, at 8:09:45
In reply to Re: Q about paint, posted by Shadowplayers721 on August 31, 2004, at 2:08:13
> I am helping paint a house that is about 65 years old at least. The parts inside are well over 100. Anyway, there is real paneling in it and the imitation paneling in it. There were smokers in the house as renters. They literally turned the ceilings and walls an ugly brown, so I primed the walls and ceilings tiles with Kilz. Due to the paneling situation, I have literally had to paint the walls about 4 times with Kilz colored paint. The walls just drink up the paint. My question is that everytime I am in the house I sneeze a lot. I don't know if it's the painting or just dust. What do you think Lar?
Two major concepts. 1. A house that old has lead-based paint. Now they use titanium for the opaque quality of paint. Before, they used lead. If you sand any old surface, you *must* use a dust respirator, and a properly filtered vacuum. Flaking old paint should be thought of as hazardous waste. 2. Sneezing makes me think of mold. Damp basements. Individual sensitivity to mold spores varies dramatically, but some are proven to be neurotoxic. If you're planning on living there, or re-renting the property, an electrostatic precipitator might be a good idea. If heat is via hot water/radiators, then they don't work very well. However, the latter actually promotes mold, as air is more stagnant within the house.
> This house doesn't have insulation behind the paneling. It has (get this) boxes from a parachute factory.
Then it also does not have a vapour barrier. That also is a factor in mold growth.
> The house has asbestos siding, but I have done my reading and their is less than 1% asbestos in siding on this house. My grandparents never had a health problems from it. They lived well into their 80's. The guy next door is 100! I am just rolling with a one coat Kilz paint on the house. It looks brand new.
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>Asbestos siding is safe, so long as it is not falling apart. You're quite wise to keep it painted.
Lar
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