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Removing Lead-based Paint
Lead-based paint refers to paint that contains lead as an additive. Lead is used in order to speed up drying process and increase durability. It’s also known for improving the paints moisture resistant properties, thus reducing corrosion or rot. You’ll notice above that I stated lead “is” used. That’s because, though the United States had banned the use of lead in household paints back in 1978, there are still countries in which lead continues to be added to household paint. According to Reuters, over 32% of household paint sold in China and nearly 90% sold in Thailand contained levels of...