My guy smokes and now he is down to smoking in one room of my apt. The apt now I have noticed looks dingy desptie washing the walls . Any suggestions ?
2007-02-15 02:23:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
wash down the wall again with "TSP" then paint the walls with "KILZ" stain lock sealer..then, apply 2 top coats of a good Latex Paint. Like "Behr"
2007-02-15 02:29:23 · answer #1 · answered by twostories 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Washing the walls was a good start, if you wish to paint, you may have to use a primer type paint. Also, washing the walls down in a white vinegar and water solution will clean the walls and something about the solution really helps the paint to adhere to the walls. (I have no idea as to the scientific principle behind it, I just know that it works)
2007-02-15 02:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I once moved into an apartment where the previous tenant had not only been a smoker, he was also a reluse! It was DISGUSTING!! I had to use a primer called "Killz" on the walls and then the paint adhered just fine. Get your boyfriend to start smoking outside too. Your house will smell a thousand times better. Good Luck.
2007-02-15 02:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by mesizeshoe 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wash walls with TSP solution and then prime with Bins 123 or Zinzer will encapsulate the smoke smell fairly well Home Depot and Lowes handles these products also inquire of paint personnel
2007-02-15 02:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by oleemitch 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You might want to use a primer coat underneath at least two coats of paint. Primer is white and will help cover the dinginess and make the paint coats brighter.
2007-02-15 02:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by §Sally§ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rubbing or denatured (can be found in a paint store or painting dept.) alcohol will cut the thick goo left on the wall from smoking. Then you can paint it as you normally would.
2007-02-15 02:29:28 · answer #6 · answered by silent*scream 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wash them first. If you are using a latex paint, the paint may not adhere to the walls, and eventually peel off. Oil based paints are virtually odour free now, and this may be your best solution.
2007-02-15 02:26:45 · answer #7 · answered by Sally 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to wash the walls down with TSP
http://www.alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/tsp.html
2007-02-15 02:32:26 · answer #8 · answered by Shar 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wash, prime,paint
2007-02-15 02:33:36 · answer #9 · answered by joes2sexy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Before you paint you should use the primer called Killz. It will get rid of a lot of the odor, then paint over that.....
2007-02-15 02:33:12 · answer #10 · answered by novagirl 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋