Is there any indication that this old peeling paint contains asbestos? (Sorry for the picture link but my lemmy server is not currently working with attachments). Thanks.
Asbestos Paint?
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8 Comments
TomMasz@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 352d
Far more likely to contain lead. Either way, it should be remediated properly.
bluGill@fedia.io · 14 pts · 351d
Asbestos is normally in the texture under the paint, not the paint itself. (Not that it can't be in paint but the texture is a different thing)
just_ducky_in_NH@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 352d
I believe you’d have to get an inspector to test a sample of the paint.
ileftreddit@piefed.social · 5 pts · 352d
paul0207@lemmy.sdf.org · 3 pts · 351d
It was also used for some paints until circa 1980.
ileftreddit@piefed.social · 1 pts · 351d
resting_parrot@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 351d
Pretty common to be used in tile too. It was a great material until we realized it causes cancer.
halfwaythere@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 351d
I don't believe you can visually identify asbestos in paint and or other materials. There may be indicators but to be sure you need it tested.
In my neck of the US, I was required to take samples to a lab for testing prior to dumping during a remodel. Think it was about 135 for exterior paint and plater/drywall. Check your local regulations.
wizzor@sopuli.xyz · 3 pts · 351d
You need to look at a sample under a microscope to tell.
You could simply bind it with another paint and leave it be.
BombOmOm@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 352d
Asbestos is only an issue if it gets in the air. If you are worried about it, grab a respirator, break off the loose parts and paint over it.