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Can I just paint over smoke-damaged walls?

Not right away. Paint over soot won't stick well and the smell and stains bleed through. Walls need to be cleaned and sealed with a stain- and odor-blocking primer first.

General information, not advice for your specific policy or property. Updated October 2026.

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