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Update for a 100+ year old bakers pantry

10 years ago
What to do with a 100+ year old bakers pantry that probably is painted with lead paint

Comments (7)

  • 10 years ago

    This article should help old furniture lead paint

  • 10 years ago
    It's an attractive piece! If you could safely remove the paint and re-paint it, that would be ideal!
  • 10 years ago
    Paint it again
  • 10 years ago
    Clean it and use it. If the paint is not flaking and you don't have kids, I would not worry. Repainting won't work. The paint will not stick well without sanding.
  • 5 years ago

    lol..this is my bakers pantry..i still have it and have not restored it...think i may just sell it as is..i found this picture of it when i was doing research to price it..my friend posted it without my knowledge, lol..

  • 5 years ago

    Clean it and use it. If the paint is not flaking and you don't have kids, I would not worry. Repainting won't work. The paint will not stick well without sanding.

    Yes, you shouldn't put food directly on this piece, but if it's just going to sit and you don't have kids, it may not be a problem.

    Dishes with lead are a much bigger issue.

    On the other hand, my mother gave me the high chair that was bought for her in the 40s, used for me in the 60s ... and I knew it had to be stripped. I've refinished other furniture, but getting that paint off was SERIOUS WORK. I understand why people wanted lead paint (back before they knew the dangers).

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