The Painting Pros (408-868-2662) has published a step-by-step homeowner resource covering lead paint testing, containment, safe removal methods, and post-remediation cleanup, developed by the company’s EPA Lead-Safe Certified team.

Los Gatos, United States, October 14, 2026 /NewsNetwork/ -- Silicon Valley painting contractor The Painting Pros has released a seven-step guide to lead paint removal, walking homeowners in Palo Alto and surrounding areas through the full process from initial surface testing to post-remediation cleanup. The guide was developed by the company’s EPA Lead-Safe Certified team.

More details can be found at https://paintingpros.com/7-tips-for-removing-lead-paint/

The guide notes that homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint, which becomes a hazard when it chips, flakes, or is disturbed during renovation or repair work. The Painting Pros points out that leaving intact paint undisturbed is sometimes the safer option, and the guide is intended to help homeowners assess whether removal is warranted in their specific situation.

The guide’s first step covers testing: homeowners can check painted surfaces using a home lead test kit, send paint chip samples to a certified laboratory, or hire a licensed contractor with the equipment to detect lead on painted surfaces.

The Painting Pros next outlines containment, which involves sealing the work area and heating vents, switching off the HVAC system, and covering floors and entrances with taped plastic sheeting. The guide favors wet scraping and wet sanding to minimize airborne dust, and identifies four abatement options: enclosure, replacement, full paint removal, and encapsulation with a specialized coating.

The guide’s final two steps address dust control and cleanup. Readers are advised to use a shop vacuum fitted with a HEPA filter and to remove protective clothing and footwear before leaving the work area. Surfaces are then wiped down with warm water, TSP, and a sponge, protective plastic sheeting is bagged for disposal, and the area is retested for lead.

“Lead paint is not something to take lightly, and every step in this guide reflects how our certified team works on site,” a Painting Pros spokesperson said. “We wanted homeowners to understand what safe removal involves, and why the EPA requires firms that disturb lead paint in buildings constructed before 1978 to be certified.”

About The Painting Pros

The Painting Pros was founded in 1978 by Cleve Dayton, who continues to lead the company from its base in Los Gatos. The firm serves Silicon Valley cities including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Palo Alto, and holds the Diamond Certified Award. The Painting Pros also states it was the first painting company in Silicon Valley to be certified green by Green America.

Interested parties can find more information by visiting https://paintingpros.com/

Contact Info:
Name: Cleve Dayton
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Organization: The Painting Pros
Address: 14960 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032, United States
Website: https://paintingpros.com/

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