Newton is known for its rich and wide variety of historic homes, and with that history often comes a less welcome guest: lead paint. In houses built before 1978, layers of lead can be hiding under every window sash and baseboard. But with the right experience and removal approach, lead isn’t something to fear; it’s something to manage responsibly.
Catchlight has been making lead-safe painting a cornerstone of the business since we first began in the 1990s, when that level of sophisticated removal wasn’t commonplace.
Why Lead Safety Matters
Lead paint can pose health risks, especially for children, pregnant women, and pets. Sanding or disturbing it without proper precautions spreads dust and chips into the air and onto surfaces. Amongst the Newton properties that can date back centuries, where multiple layers of paint have been applied, safe handling is paramount to safety.
Catchlight’s Lead Safety Protocols
At Catchlight, we follow EPA RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) protocols to the letter. That starts with testing and identifying potential lead hazards. When lead is present, we contain the work area using plastic sheeting and tack mats, then deploy HEPA-filtered vacuums and sanders to prevent dust from spreading. Negative air machines help capture fumes and airborne particles, keeping your living areas safe and unaffected.
We also use premium zero- or low-VOC paints to improve indoor air quality during and after the project. Once complete, we perform a thorough cleanup, leaving the home both beautiful and safe for everyone who lives there. Families can breathe easier knowing their historic property is being handled with the utmost care and compliance.
Lead-Safe Painting in Newton and Greater Boston
Lead-paint safety is non-negotiable for the best painters in Boston, whether working on an interior or exterior painting project. Heritage properties deserve care at every step, and when handled properly, painting an older home with lead layers can be done safely without sacrificing quality or homeowners’ peace of mind.
If your home in Newton or Greater Boston was built before 1978 and you’re planning a painting project, don’t take risks with lead.
Contact Catchlight Painting today for certified lead-safe services.
