Lead Paint Glossary: Terms You’ll See on Test Reports and Regulations
A plain-English glossary of lead paint terms — XRF, RRP, abatement, encapsulation, and more — to help you understand reports and regulations.
Basics
A First-Time Homeowner’s Guide to Lead Paint
Everything a first-time owner of a pre-1978 home needs to know about lead paint: testing, understanding results, and safe renovation practices.
What Is Lead Paint? A Homeowner’s Guide to Testing and Abatement in Older Homes
Learn what lead paint testing and abatement in older homes involves, health risks, DIY testing options, and when to hire a certified professional.
How Common Is Lead Paint in U.S. Homes? Prevalence, Risk Factors, and What Homeowners Should Know
Learn how common lead paint is in older homes, key risk factors, and when lead paint testing and abatement in older homes how common matters.