Smoke Damage Whether it’s soot from various sources or smoke from nicotine, these residues are difficult to conceal and protect against, often penetrating surfaces and causing issues with interior painting.
Causes of Smoke Damage to Paint
- Cigarette Smoke
- Candles
- Fire
- Vehicle Exhaust
- Chimneys
- Other Combustion
Solutions for Smoke Damage to Paint
1) Concrete Surfaces
Remove as much dirt as possible using cleaning agents or products such as soap, detergent, dishwashing liquid, Tri-sodium Phosphate (TSP), or general stain removers, using a sponge or scrub brush from the top down. Then rinse with clean water and allow the surface to dry completely. For stubborn stains, you can apply a mixture of baking soda and water and leave it overnight before scrubbing and cleaning as usual.
If repainting is desired, it is recommended to repair the surface first by filling cracks with Beger PU Seal or Beger Acrylic Sealant F-001, followed by applying Beger MouldFree M-001 mold remover and leaving it for 3-4 hours (without rinsing) before painting according to the system for ultimate protection.
- Primer: Apply 1-2 coats of Beger Pro Quick B-1900 old concrete primer.
- Interior Paint: Apply 2 coats of easy-to-clean, scrub-resistant, and stain-repellent topcoat such as Beger Air Clean or BegerShield Easy Clean & Care, allowing the first coat to dry completely for about 2-3 hours.
- Exterior Paint: Apply 2 coats of easy-to-clean, scrub-resistant, and stain-repellent topcoat such as BegerCool UV Shield or BegerCool DiamondShield Plus, allowing the first coat to dry completely for about 2-3 hours.
2) Wooden Surfaces
Clean as quickly as possible with a soapy water-dampened cloth, wipe again with a water-dampened cloth, and then dry with a clean cloth. If the finished wood surface is affected, it is recommended to sand the surface evenly and then apply primer and desired topcoat. For example:
- Primer: Apply BegerShield Supergloss Enamel Aluminium Wood Primer #B-977, followed by another coat of BegerShield Diamond Supergloss Enamel Primer #BD-1600.
- Topcoat: Apply 2 coats of BegerShield SuperGloss Enamel, allowing the first coat to dry completely for at least 8-10 hours.
