Cigarette smoke

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aaron61

Discussion Starter · May 4, 2007

I've gotta 5 bedroom house cathedral ceilings it has slight cigarette smell. New owner he's gettin' all new carpet and ducts cleaned. I need to seal it in I know I should probably use binz or some other shellac but it doesn't seam to be that bad (no yellowing ) What do you think about using something a little easier like 123?

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Brushslingers

· #2 · May 4, 2007

Could be ok with problock just for smells sake, if it isn't that bad.. may want to test a wall with a little tsp to make sure though... could be all carpet.

aaron61

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 4, 2007

Thanks, That's kinda what I thought too but I think Pro block wouldn't hurt. I allready got the job just havin second thoughts about not using something heavier. It's good to get another opinion

Rich

· #4 · May 4, 2007

aaron

I second the problock. It's a great primer for smoke or soot issues. 123 will work, but problock is specifically designed for this issue :thumbsup:

good luck

Brian

· #5 · May 4, 2007

I sold a job like that this week. We're going to prime the walls and ceilings. We will tint the primer for the walls. We'll use ProBlock.

Brian Phillips

slickshift

· #6 · May 5, 2007

Hmmm
I'd normally use Cover Stain
(Zinsser's oil-based)
...what's pro block?...one of them there Shermy Willy products?

Rich

· #7 · May 5, 2007

Oh Martha...oil based products are so 2005. :lol:

slickshift

· #8 · May 5, 2007

Rich said:
Oh Martha...oil based products are so 2005. :lol:

Well I've been....indisposed for a while

slickshift

· #9 · May 5, 2007

Damit you made me go and google it

ProBlock IS an oil-based primer/sealer

:001_tongue:

Brushslingers

· #10 · May 5, 2007

Heh, they make a latex version girrrrrl

Rich

· #11 · May 5, 2007

yeah martha...I was referring to the latex, sorry, I should have specified

your dazzling eyes distracted me :blush:

Wolverine

· #12 · May 5, 2007

My advice...

Buy the best stuff you can... charge the customer... it's just not worth the risk to save money on paint! (I might be a bit biased though...lol)

Joewho

· #13 · May 5, 2007

slickshift said:
Well I've been....indisposed for a while

The radiance of your beauty is exceeded only by your wonderous charm.

slickshift

· #14 · May 5, 2007

I'm not sure I'd trust latex to seal nic stains

...and flattery won't get you a pack of smokes
(but a pack of smokes will get you you some payback)

Rich

· #15 · May 5, 2007

slick

You can trust me when I say the latex problock does not mess around...I recommend using some for your next tough job. You will be pleasantly suprised.

slickshift

· #16 · May 5, 2007

I have used other prep rite products and been impressed
-one was a black ceiling I made white again

I'll take your recommendation and try it next time I would use oil for blocking

Tmrrptr

· #17 · May 6, 2007

Latex Problock fine unless really noticeable yellowing from smoke.
Then I would have to clean first and use oil base if still concerned.
r

welovepainting

· #18 · May 18, 2007

ICI sells a product called gripper. It is a water base primer great for smoke stains. It has a satin finish so could be used as a finish coat as well.

steve-in-kville

· #19 · May 19, 2007

I've used many of the the SW pro-block primers. I keep a fiver on hand at all times. Its heavy paint, and covers/blocks well. Well worth the money.

steve

slickshift

· #20 · May 19, 2007

steve-in-kville said:
...the the SW pro-block primers. I keep a fiver on hand at all times. Its heavy paint, and covers/blocks well....

Heavy like it paints like Elmer's Glue?
I think I used some of that over black to paint white
One coat primer two coats white you'd never know it was once black

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