How do I work with old paned window with lead paint
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personally I would have a professional furniture refinishing shops look at it. Some times you can seal it, but they should have the equipment to handle the lead paint.
I agree with Dfm. I wore a mask when steaming off paint yrs. ago that contained lead. This was long before the warnings were issued. Be careful.
Lead becomes a problem when it is disturbed. I worked on stained glass church windows, often over 100 years old. If it is one window, either seal it or strip it. You can strip it outside with plenty of air. Catch the old paint and dispose of thoughtfully. Wear protection when working around any dust or chemicals.
call a few refinish shops for thier advice... you might get away with using Vaseline as a resist agent for the paint...leaving a part of old finish showing
i think it’s a matter of not breathing it in or getting on your clothes. If you have the proper garb. Or ppe ( personal protective equipment) as it’s known you might be able to do it your self. Talk with a pro ...they would know deal with it.
talk with the pro’s....it may be just a matter of getting the right type of protective equipment. And where to dispose of the old paint.