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Rockbridge Flooring Professionals, LLC

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Rockbridge Flooring Professionals, LLC

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22 years of experience

Rockbridge Flooring Professionals, LLC is Lexington and Rockbridge County's only commercial and residential flooring sales and installation company. We specialize in custom showers as well as kitchen and bathroom renovations. Our showroom is a carefully curated collection of tile; solid and engineered hardwood; laminate; luxury vinyl; carpet and area rugs; cabinetry; countertops; knobs and pulls; faucets; and tubs and sinks. Rockbridge Flooring is the only installer-owned flooring retailer around. Our owner, James W. Higgins, is an International Certified Flooring Installer. Come see us or give us a call to schedule a no-obligation consultation.

Rockbridge Flooring Professionals, LLC is Lexington and Rockbridge County's only commercial and residential flooring sales and installation company. We specialize in custom showers as well as kitchen and bathroom renovations. Our showroom is a carefully curated collection of tile; solid and engineered hardwood; laminate; luxury vinyl; carpet and area rugs; cabinetry; countertops; knobs and pulls; faucets; and tubs and sinks. Rockbridge Flooring is the only installer-owned flooring retailer around. Our owner, James W. Higgins, is an International Certified Flooring Installer. Come see us or give us a call to schedule a no-obligation consultation.

Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.

Professional testing for lead paint costs about $300, ranging from about $250 to $700, depending on the square footage, accessibility, and location. However, testing for lead paint with a DIY home-testing kit costs about $25, but doesn’t guarantee accurate results. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends using a lead test kit that complies with the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule, which has strict criteria for ensuring a more accurate reading.

Common home surfaces to test for lead include:

  • Walls

  • Windows

  • Doors

  • Molding and trim

  • Railings

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a chance that any paint on your hardwood floors could be lead paint—especially if it was already there when you moved in. Because lead is toxic, hiring a licensed pro to remove it is mandatory. The average price for professional lead paint removal ranges from $1,500 to $5,300 and depends on the scope of the project.

Lead paint test kits are not always accurate. Several factors can play into why a test kit provides an inaccurate result such as user error, sample viability, the age and condition of the paint, or difficulty interpreting the final result. If you are looking for 100% accuracy, hiring a professional lead paint test is the only way to get that piece of mind.

A lead paint inspection is a thorough examination and assessment of a building or structure to determine the presence of lead-based paint. Lead-based paint was commonly used in buildings before 1978 when its health hazards were fully understood. Lead is toxic and can pose health risks, particularly to young children and pregnant women. Getting a lead paint inspection means finding a lead paint inspector to examine the surfaces of the building—such as walls, ceilings, doors, windows, and other painted areas—and identify the presence of lead-based paint.

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