This may not be true. Paint dust can be on the surface and when kids touch
a surface and put their fingers in their mouth they are eating lead. That
is why there was a recall of some vinyl blinds a few years back. The paint
problem is so big no one wants to touch it. Kind of like old wiring in old
houses. Another problem that no one wants to think about.


"B" wrote in message
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The lead paint on an old house is probably covered by coats of newer
paint. If it is covered or not covered, don't eat it and you'll be OK.
It's not like asbestos. If it is flaking off because now is the first time
that the house fell into disrepair, now you have an immediate concern,
which it to not let toddlers into the house.
-B

"RobR" wrote in message
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I've read it was banned in 1978, that levels were higher
prior to 1950, but I can't find any info that discusses
when it was first used. Many of the houses around here
date back to the 1700s and have original windows and
trim. Was lead paint in use in the 1700s? 1800s?
Thanks!