Smoke Damage Solved: SPO Saves Kitchen Makeover

SPO's Shellac Stain & Odour Blocker Restores Home After Severe Smoke Damage

Challenge

Faye’s home suffered significant smoke damage due to a chip pan fryer accident. The smoke left behind stubborn stains on the kitchen walls and ceiling, along with a lingering odour that made the space uninhabitable. Despite Faye's efforts to clean and repaint the surfaces, the smoke stains kept bleeding through the paint, and the smell remained. Frustrated, she sought help from contractors who quoted her thousands for extensive repairs, including removing and replacing the plaster.

Solution

Faye reached out to Specialist Paints Online for an alternative solution. After assessing her situation, we recommended SPO's Shellac Stain & Odour Blocker, a product specifically designed to tackle tough stains and odours. The shellac-based formula would effectively seal in both the smoke stains and the odour, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution.

Steps Taken:

• Preparation: Faye cleaned and lightly sanded the damaged areas to ensure that the primer would properly adhere to the surfaces.

• Application: The shellac-based primer was applied evenly across the stained walls and ceiling. With its fast-drying properties, multiple coats were completed in a single day.

• Finishing: Once the primer dried, Faye applied her preferred topcoat paint. The primer provided a smooth, sealed surface, ensuring a professional-quality finish.

Results

The results were outstanding. SPO's Shellac Stain & Odour Blocker completely blocked out the smoke stains, and the odour was fully eliminated, restoring the kitchen walls and ceiling to their original condition. Faye's home no longer showed any signs of the fire damage, and the kitchen became a fresh, welcoming space once again.

Key Outcomes

• 100% Coverage: All smoke stains were effectively sealed, with no bleed-through.
• Odour Elimination: The lingering smoke odour was completely sealed in, leaving the kitchen smelling fresh.
• Cost Savings: Faye avoided the expensive contractor repairs by using SPO's shellac-based primer, saving her thousands of pounds.
• Time-Saving: The fast-drying formula allowed the project to be completed quickly, in just one day.
• Cost-Effective: By using the primer, Faye didn’t need to replace the damaged plaster, significantly reducing overall costs.

Testimonial

Faye shared her satisfaction with the product:

"After a kitchen fire left my home with stubborn smoke damage, I tried numerous products to tackle the problem, but nothing seemed to work—until SPO recommended Shellac Stain & Odour Blocker. This amazing product was the only thing that effectively blocked out the smoke damage, restoring my walls to their original condition. Not only did it cover up the stains, but it also eliminated the lingering smoke odour and saved me a replastering bill. SPO from start to finish, truly impressed by the level of service they give, surpassed expectations."

Conclusion

SPO's Shellac Stain & Odour Blocker provided an affordable and effective solution to restore Faye’s kitchen after severe smoke damage. This case study highlights how the product successfully tackled tough stains and odours, preventing costly repairs and offering a fast, professional-quality result. For anyone dealing with similar issues, SPO's Shellac Stain & Odour Blocker is a reliable, cost-effective solution that guarantees a flawless finish. If you’re dealing with smoke damage, persistent odours, or stubborn stains, contact us to learn more about our specialist products.

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