[aaron61]

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?

 

[Brushslingers]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Rich]

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

 

[slickshift]

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

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

 

[slickshift]

Damit you made me go and google it

ProBlock IS an oil-based primer/sealer

:001_tongue:

 

[Brushslingers]

Heh, they make a latex version girrrrrl

 

[Rich]

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

your dazzling eyes distracted me :blush:

 

[Wolverine]

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]

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

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

 

[slickshift]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

...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