Hello all, I have an apartment that until recently was rented to the same family for 4 years. They did a lot of cooking and needless to say the kitchen a mess. The ceiling is covered with a black haze [maybe smoke, grease or both]. The only thing that takes it off is Fantastic with a scotch brite pad and a lot of scrubbing, however this is also removing the paint and in one spot has made the sheetrock soft. Im wondering if I can just paint over it? Do I need to prime it first? [it was sheetrocked, primed with pva primer and painted about 7 yrs ago] Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Steve Webber
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Just a suggestion: you might try floating a small area with all-purpose joint compound. If it bonds OK, then float the ceiling wall to wall, and fresh primer and paint. Probably use an alkyd enamel if its going to get lots of cooking grease.
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#### first. mix up some TSP ( tri-sodium phosphate) in water and scrub then rinse. It will cut the grime off and microscopicly etch the old paiant.
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Tsp and an oil primer preferably Kilz original. Couple of coats before latex top coat .
Yer good to go.
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TSP and rinse well...
oil base Kiltz primer sealer and ya got in the bag..
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I agree with the TSP.
Might try Zinnser 1-2-3 white pigmented shellac to seal any grease, stains, etc. It'll be really drippy, especially putting it on the ceiling, but it will seal out anything.Pete Duffy, Handyman
Zinnser is great stuff, stinks - so it must really work !
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Just had the same problem that you describe with a recent remodel. TSP will help but the KILZ or other good oil based primer is a must. You might as well do the entire apartment with it as the smoke and grime will travel. Start fresh and wear a mask. Unless of course you like paint fumes.
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