Painting—Walls,
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Painting—Walls,
Ceilings and Floors
There are two main types of paints; water based and oil based that are available in a variety of different sheens (from low gloss to enamel). This fact sheet will help you determine how much paint you will need, provide suggestions for getting ready to paint, offer potential solutions to challenging problems and provide a comprehensive list of helpful painting tips.
Lead in Older Homes
This fact sheet describes the possible sources of lead in homes built as recently as 1990, identifying who is at risk of exposure and explaining why lead is dangerous. Also presents procedures for testing for lead in soil, water and paint, together with ways to remove lead, prevent exposure or contain the source of contamination. Includes appendices with detailed instructions on collecting samples for testing.
Residential Sources of Lead
Perhaps surprisingly, the levels of lead found in blood can still be too high in some parts of Canada. A study of homes in Saint John, New Brunswick compared homes occupied by people with high blood lead levels with those having low levels. The objective of the study was to determine if the variation in levels could be attributed to housing factors. The data clearly showed the difference to be related to the levels of lead in the tap water. Generally, people in high blood lead level houses also tended to have higher levels in all other factors: food, dust, soil and paint.
Dry and Comfortable Floors in Existing
Basements
Applying any kind of floor finish over a basement concrete slab can be a challenge due to the potential of water migration and leakage, either through the slab itself or the walls. This research examines various options that can be used, depending on the degree of moisture present in the basement. The least expensive, safest floor finishes for wet basements are bare concrete or painted concrete. There are alternatives that can be used judiciously, but the possibility for moisture retention and mold growth remains.
How
to Read a Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that outline the hazards associated with industrial products such as paint, caulking and cleaners are important to understand. This introductory reference, for building contractors and anyone using hazardous materials, explains the content of the data sheets, where to obtain them and why you need to see them. You'll also receive definitions for technical terms, a sample Canadian MSDS check list and direction on where to obtain additional information.
Lead
in Your Home
This booklet was prepared by CMHC and Health Canada to inform homeowners about the effects of lead in the home. Lead can be harmful to your family's health. Infants, young children and pregnant women are especially at risk. You'll learn about the most common sources of household lead, lead testing, minimizing lead in the home and how to safely diagnose and remove lead. Includes a handy resource contact list.