Lead Paint Testing Professional-Grade Accuracy Made Simple
Testing old paint shouldn’t be guesswork. This kit spots lead in minutes on any pre-1978 building – from Victorian homes to steel bridges.
Red, yellow, orange, or green industrial paint? No problem. The kit catches both standard lead and lead chromate.
Need to test a metal water tower? A brick warehouse? Ship dock? Gas tank? Stucco walls? The chemicals work on every common building material – wood, steel, drywall, plaster, concrete, brick, and siding.
Each sample takes just 3/16″ of paint, but tells you everything you need to know.
Easy Instructions Everything You Need - 7 Complete Tests
The kit contains all testing supplies:
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Sampling tools: Scoring tool, razor blade with handle, cleaning rod
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Testing supplies: Solutions 1 & 2, verification strips
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Safety items: D-Wipe® Towels, sample catch trays, disposal bag
Follow the included instructions to get EPA-compliant results in minutes.
Lead Paint Testing Frequently Asked Questions
Each kit includes 7 complete tests. Once a test solution is used, it cannot be reused, so plan your testing areas carefully to maximize your kit usage.
Designed for use by EPA certified renovators following included instructions. The manual provides detailed step-by-step guidance with photos and troubleshooting tips for accurate testing.
Results are immediate and permanent for documentation purposes. The color change provides clear indication that can be compared to the test standard and documented in your records.
Contains mild chemicals requiring safety glasses and gloves. Full safety instructions included. Solution 1 contains Sodium Hydroxide and Solution 2 contains Ammonium Sulfide – both require proper handling and disposal according to included guidelines.
Store below 90°F (32°C), out of direct sunlight and away from extreme heat. If solutions freeze, allow them to thaw completely before use. Proper storage ensures accurate test results.
Works on wood, metal, drywall, plaster, concrete, brick, stucco, and siding. The kit is EPA-recognized specifically for testing wood, ferrous metal, drywall, and plaster surfaces with reliable results.
Sampling tools, test solutions, verification strips, D-Wipe® Towels, catch trays, and disposal bags. Everything needed for sampling and testing is included except safety glasses, gloves, and hammer.
Each kit includes verification test strips to confirm Solution 2 is active. This verification step should be performed before your first test each day, as age and storage conditions can affect accuracy.
For accurate results, collect a new sample. All paint within the scored circle must be tested. The standardized 3/16″ sample size is essential for consistent results, so any lost material could affect accuracy.
The D-Lead® Lead Paint Test Kit quickly determines if lead based paint is present.
– Test results in minutes.
– No additional time is required to detect lead chromate commonly found in red yellow, orange and green paints.
– Small 3/16″ sample required. Sampling tool improves precision.
– D-Wipe® Prep Towels (included) reduce the chance of sample contamination.
– The most accurate test for lead in paint according to independent testing by the EPA’s ETV Program.
Detects the presence of lead and lead chromate coatings on:
- Structural steel
- Aluminum
- Concrete
- Brick
- Stucco
- Sidings
- Bridges
- Water towers
- Ships, docks & shipyards
- Gas storage tanks
*This product can only be shipped ground service.
