Smoke and soot removal

[catgirl0325]

What do you use to remove smoke and soot on painting walls? Would Kilz work or would it bleed through?

 

[breezer]

what is Kilz? why not try it in a small area (this is a uk based website)

 

[oilman]

Is the soot on the surface, or is it staining that's penetrated the wall?

For the surface soot, I use heavy duty traffic film remover at about 5 to 10% dilution, and apply it with a hand spray. Watch it though, soot is very very black and a little goes a long way.

The traffic film remover is used with pressure washers, and has sodium hydroxide in it, so it would be a good idea to wear pvc gloves.

Breezer - Kilz are worn by Scotsmen

 

[masona]

Breezer - Kilz are worn by Scotsmen

This is what it looks like,Breezer

 

[breezer]

that's not MY tartan, to find your TARTAN see here

masona this is your tartan

i did a search for Mason ,and this is what came up (not literally)

 

[masona]

This is Mason tools bag

and my tea flask to match my tools bag