Old Pressed Tin
I am renovating a basement that is full of old pressed tin. Walls, ceilings, everywhere. It is not in great shape, having been painted and repainted several times over the last 100 years and has been at the mercy of plumbing and electrical upgrades. I don’t want to see it in a landfill and would…
I am renovating a basement that is full of old pressed tin. Walls, ceilings, everywhere. It is not in great shape, having been painted and repainted several times over the last 100 years and has been at the mercy of plumbing and electrical upgrades. I don’t want to see it in a landfill and would like to get money out of it if it is worth anything. What are my options for recycling or selling it?
It’s so funny, the two greatest fears on this blog seem to be the specter of “lead paint” and the horror of “ivy on the house”. Meanwhile, cancer and heart disease don’t seem to register.
peps, I do not argue the danger of the lead paint. I merely point, that if some poor guy with retarded kid will take the tin and hammer it to his wall. Then they will get to you for selling lead painted tin without disclosure and will blame the mental health of their kid on you.
I agree with Montrose Morris. And if you are giving them away, I can take a few.
I guess we know what side you are on, slopegirl. I’m not denying that lead paint can be dangerous (when eaten especially!) but many on this forum take the scare a little too far. And I don’t think those asbestos mats from school harmed anyone btw.
this perennial lead paint debate on the forum reminds me of our high school science teachers who would say “get out your asbestos mat,” and then laugh at people who worried about handling asbestos.
maybe you are right. But from the benefit/liability point of view it does not worth it.
What is with all this lead paint hysteria. Get real. “Donating would endanger others”! That is funny.
It’s not radioactive. Donating it is not going to “harm others” unless someone grabs a corner and starts munching on it. Lead paint needs to be ingested or inhaled (as paint dust). Recyling it, in of itself is not gonna kill you or anyone else. Ebay sells the stuff by the truckload, and no one is suing or dying of lead poisoning. You might not want it around if you have kids, that’s understandable, but adults – not a problem.
So donate, or sell on Ebay, perhaps.
I’m using old tin for a project, so if you want to donate, I’ll come by and get some. I’ll take my chances.
Is it covered with lead paint? Most likely.
Donating would endanger others.
I think the scrap metal is the best option. even then I would not put it in my car to drive to the yard.