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I painted a bedroom that was occupied by a smoker (ie. previous owner). I used one coat “Kilz” and four coats Benjamin Moore. I still get a slight smell of smoke during the summer humidity. Any recommendations? The walls are drywall.
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I painted a bedroom that was occupied by a smoker (ie. previous owner). I used one coat "Kilz" and four coats Benjamin Moore. I still get a slight smell of smoke during the summer humidity. Any recommendations? The walls are drywall.