How do you restore a claw foot tub that is covered in lead based paint?

Question

How do you restore a claw foot tub that is covered in lead based paint?

Answer 1

All u can do with this is,  u have to use plenty of paint remover and a breathing mask.  after u scrap off the old paint...u must clean up the old lead paint and  dispose properly.  Than u have to prime it and paint it the color u want with oil base or exterior acrylic paint.  U can re-finish the ceramic tub with ceramic paint and make the inside looking new.  

  I passed by a plumbing shop looking at this refurbished tub and he wanted $2500 in Pasadena, CA.  Not including labor for installation.  Good Luck with ur restoration project.

Answer 2

If only the outside is painted, just use a primer made for metal and paint right over the lead paint.

Answer 3

You need to be careful. Lead dust can cause brain damage and cancer, especially in pregnant women and children. Check out this site:  http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/

Read this: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/asktoh/q...

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Answer 4

i would take it and have it sandblasted...they will have the equipment to deal with the dust ...