Title: The Best Way to Get Smoke Stains Off Painted Sheetrock Walls | Home Guides | SF Gate
Headings: The Best Way to Get Smoke Stains Off Painted Sheetrock Walls
The Best Way to Get Smoke Stains Off Painted Sheetrock Walls
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Content: If it becomes necessary to paint over a smoke stain, be sure to prime first and use a stain-blocking primer -- not regular drywall primer. A stain-blocking primer has a high solids content, which is needed to prevent the stain from bleeding through and discoloring the paint job. ‒‒:‒‒
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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: How to Clean Up Smoke and Soot from a Fire
How to Clean Stuff: How to Clean Smoke Damage
Creative Homemaking: How to Clean Smoke Damage From the Kitchen
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Chris Deziel has a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in humanities. Besides having an abiding interest in popular science, Deziel has been active in the building and home design trades since 1975. As a landscape builder, he helped establish two gardening companies. Related Articles
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