prepping interior trim.
 

hello. i am about to repaint the trim in my hallway. I do know that
there is a layer of lead paint with a coat or two of latex paint. so,
i am thinking that snding is out of the question. Would the procedure
be to wash down with a cleaner then use a deglosser.. then prime and
paint?thanks.

prepping interior trim.
 

Chris wrote:
hello. i am about to repaint the trim in my hallway. I do know that
there is a layer of lead paint with a coat or two of latex paint. so,
i am thinking that snding is out of the question. Would the procedure
be to wash down with a cleaner then use a deglosser.. then prime and
paint?thanks.

Baseboards? Take them outside and massage them with paint remover.

This will also provide an opportunity to fill the dings and otherwise tune
them up. Hint: Don't remove the nails after you pry loose the boards. Cut
the nails instead.

prepping interior trim.
 

"Chris" wrote
..
hello. i am about to repaint the trim in my hallway. I do know that
there is a layer of lead paint with a coat or two of latex paint. so,
i am thinking that snding is out of the question. Would the procedure
be to wash down with a cleaner then use a deglosser.. then prime and
paint?thanks.

Chris, unless you have kids or pets knawing the baseboards, I wouldnt worry
that there's lead paint under it.

If you do worry about the lead though, it leaches into the wood so you have
to replace it to be totally rid of it. Mostly though you just strip it
(chemical or sander) then repaint with a non-lead paint.

Lead paint wont infuse your house with nasties, unless you eat it as it
peels off.

prepping interior trim.
 

Chris wrote:
hello. i am about to repaint the trim in my hallway. I do know that
there is a layer of lead paint with a coat or two of latex paint. so,
i am thinking that snding is out of the question. Would the procedure
be to wash down with a cleaner then use a deglosser.. then prime and
paint?thanks.


How big is the hallway? Cheapest least painful solution may be to rip
out the trim and replace with fresh stock. If you are worried about
lead, of course.

Replacement would be my first choice on any trim with multiple coats of
paint, lead or no lead. Not a fan of painted trim anyway, but that is
just me.

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prepping interior trim.
 

On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:01:20 -0700 (PDT), Chris
wrote:

hello. i am about to repaint the trim in my hallway. I do know that
there is a layer of lead paint with a coat or two of latex paint. so,
i am thinking that snding is out of the question. Would the procedure
be to wash down with a cleaner then use a deglosser.. then prime and
paint?thanks.


You can do this a variety of ways. I would consider replacing the
trim, then the lead concern is not there. Without sanding, the trim
is not going to be nearly as smooth as it could be.