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The easiest way to revive a home’s beauty is to paint it. Many New Yorkers do this to make their interiors look gorgeous without much hassle. However, decision-making can feel slightly complicated if the property is damaged by fire and smoke. You may wonder whether painting these walls will be safe. Fortunately, you can cover stains and discoloration with a new layer of paint after cleaning and prepping the area. The interiors will suddenly burst into life. We at Zicklin Contracting provide thorough damage cleaning and restoration services in multiple locations in New York.

 

Do you need help with this type of fire damage and restoration work? Our team can assist you. Some people take a DIY approach. Whether you do it yourself or call us, painting smoke-damaged walls is an entire process, with each step requiring attention to detail and careful handling. Otherwise, smoke odor and stains will bleed through.

Dry cleaning

You get chemical sponges or dry-cleaning sponges in the market. These are the most efficient tools to tackle soot and stains on the walls without worsening their condition. Some homeowners believe these sponges contain chemicals, while these are unique rubber materials that lift and absorb the remnants from the surfaces. However, this cleaning process should start once the surrounding flooring and furnishing materials are secured with plastic sheeting. Safety gear like eye protection and gloves must be used to manage the mess. The work can start from the ceilings and end at the bottom structure. Our professionals know that straight strokes of the sponges should be applied, avoiding the risk of scrubbing the surface. Also, dirty sponges should be replaced to keep the walls clean.

  • Can dry-cleaning sponges absorb smoke?

Yes. These work well on soot and smoke-damaged areas.


 

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Wet cleaning

Sometimes, smoke stains still appear on the surface, so we use wet cleaning sponges to tackle them in the next step. We use heavy-duty cleaners in this process. We use a regular sponge soaked with a cleaning agent to wipe down the walls in parallel strokes. After this, we rinse the remnants of cleaning agents with warm water and let the surface dry.

  • How does smoke damage walls?

Within a few days of a fire, walls can become yellow, and soot can harm electrical connections. These events usually unfold after some time. That’s why it’s better to let our professional contractors handle damage restoration jobs.

Primer

Two cleaning steps can eliminate considerable debris from the surface, leaving it almost clean. Still, some stains and smoke traces can appear if you directly apply paint over it. To avoid this risk, you can use the best-quality primer.

  • What happens if you leave the walls with primer coating?

It will eventually deteriorate and disintegrate. After a few days, you cannot apply paint over it, as the two substances will not bond well.

Paint

After cleaning and blocking the smoke stains, you can color your walls with your favorite shade following the standard painting steps, including caulking, repairing, and prepping the spot.

  • What paint should you use to hide smoke walls?

Look for organic odor-blocking paint options.

Since house fires often wreak havoc on walls and ceilings by affecting their aesthetics and functionality, we at Zicklin Contracting offer revival and restoration opportunities after thoroughly assessing the damage.

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