Pressure washers are over rated.
How to paint peeling asbestos siding.
We apply a soap mildew killer under very low pressure and allow it dwell on the substrate for aprox 10 to 20.
Not all latex paint is 100 acrylic so read the labels.
Since asbestos is only dangerous when it is in a friable state you will remove the paint without sanding or scraping.
Lead based paint raises the hackles of the va.
It is hard to top.
You do not want to scrape or sand the shingles directly as you could release asbestos but.
The ingestion of lead based paint can lead to kidney damage nerve damage and a whole host of other problems.
Peeling chipping paint is a minor annoyance for most buyers.
When it comes to applying a long lasting coat of paint start with a 100 acrylic exterior latex primer followed by 100 exterior latex paint.
Does the strata complex have asbestos cement sheeting.
Asbestos shingles hold paint very well when you use the right kind of coating.
But in a home built before 1978 peeling paint could indicate the presence of lead based paint.
In our page top photo of badly peeling paint on fiber cement lap siding we suspect that the wrong paint was used the paint was improperly mixed a primer was needed or the paint was applied over a chalked or damp surface.
Apply a liquid sander solution by rolling on liberally with a paint roller and using clean rags to rub and smooth the surface.
Jomax is good product to use and all you need is a pump up garden sprayer and a hose to use this product.
Use a long handled brush and detergent.
The use of asbestos in any form was banned in australia from 31 december 2003.
Do not in any circumstance allow a painter or any other person to sand or water blast the peeling or buddling paint.
The chances are they will start sanding the paint or water blast the area.
Here at top coat painters we dial down the pressure and use a 4 step process.
If you hire the job out painting asbestos siding doesn t require any special licensing as far as the contractor doing the work so you.
Use tsp with both if you can get it in your area.
Then either prime and paint or simply paint brush roll spray.
We do a final rinse again.
Use a water blaster for the large pieces and allow the siding to dry thoroughly.
We rinse with plain water to pre wet the surface and remove very loose dirt.
You ll need to consult an asbestos expert to discuss removal and disposal.
Advice for painting fiber cement or asbestos cement building shingles or siding.
Using a respirator rated for asbestos and disposable tyvek suits is likely overkill for painting asbestos siding but they are definitely necessary when removing siding but peace of mind is priceless especially if your significant other insists.
Use bleach for stuff that is growing green.
