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Dealing with Calcimine Coated Ceilings.

Out here in New England we have older homes that in the earlier days used lead paint or had lead mixed in with the oil paints. One of the biggest problems was "Calcimine" ceilings. Definition: calcimine also kalsomine n. A white or tinted liquid containing zinc oxide, water, glue, and coloring matter, used as a wash for walls and ceilings. At first glance, the ceilings look like ordinary latex or oil painted... (posted by HomeRepairNet 4 years 75 days ago.)