coveralls - Professional Painter Magazine https://professionalpainter.ca News and resources for professional painters Fri, 25 Nov 2022 19:09:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Disposable Coveralls https://professionalpainter.ca/disposable-coveralls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=disposable-coveralls&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=disposable-coveralls Fri, 17 Jul 2015 18:46:59 +0000 http://s658871703.online-home.ca/?p=1784 No matter how careful you are, getting paint on yourself is simply a reality of the painting profession.

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]]> No matter how careful you are, getting paint on yourself is simply a reality of the painting profession. And when you don’t necessarily want to put on your regular whites, these ultra light coveralls can help. An extra-large pair weighs only 5 ounces, so you won’t even notice you’re wearing them. Although officially called “disposable”, these coveralls can actually last for multiple uses as long as you’re careful with them. The elasticized head, ankle and wrist holes keep dust, dirt and contaminants out for jobs beyond painting. Perfect for working on vehicles, working with wood, or working around dangerous materials where you want to get rid of your clothing afterwards. Available in M, L, XL and XXL sizes, these professional-grade coveralls are made with breathable fabric that lets moisture escape.

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]]> Protect yourself against lead paint hazards https://professionalpainter.ca/protect-yourself-against-lead-paint-hazards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=protect-yourself-against-lead-paint-hazards&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=protect-yourself-against-lead-paint-hazards Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:23:57 +0000 http://s658871703.online-home.ca/?p=2134 The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association has fully endorsed a global initiative to eliminate all lead-bearing coatings worldwide, and that should get you thinking.

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]]> The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association has fully endorsed a global initiative to eliminate all lead-bearing coatings worldwide, and that should get you thinking. Although Canada isn’t nearly as strict as the US in terms of regulations and requirements for dealing with existing lead paint, this toxic metal is just as dangerous north of the border as it is to the south. Lead paint was legal in Canada up to 1978, so you almost certainly have to prep surfaces that contain concentrations of lead now considered dangerous. Painting over leadbased paint isn’t dangerous in itself, but any kind of prep work that creates dust is. If you do have to strip lead paint chemically, wear a respirator, gloves and disposable coveralls. Never heat lead paint with a torch, but infrared paint strippers are a safe way to soften paint without liberating lead vapours. Dispose of stripped lead paint as toxic waste.

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