How to Paint Over Interior Fire Damage

Remove loose and failing material by scraping or brushing with a stiff bristle brush to a sound edge, vacuum down fire damaged areas to remove dust. Feather sound edges with a fine grade abrasive paper. Prior to painting, the moisture content should not exceed 12%.

For areas with remaining sound paint, clean down with Zinsser Universal Degreaser & Cleaner to remove any contaminants. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all residues.

Remove all visible signs of organic growth and treat the areas with Zinsser Mould Killer & Remover in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow to dry.

Fill any cracks and small surface defects with a suitable filler as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow to dry. Rub down with a fine grade abrasive paper. Remove all dust.

Patch prime all bare and filled areas with B-I-N® in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Allow a minimum drying time of 45 minutes in normal drying conditions. Bring forward patch primed areas with B-I-N®. Allow to dry.

For a water-based, low-odour alternative to B-I-N®, use B-I-N® AQUA. B-I-N® AQUA has the added benefit of Trace VOC and easy soap and water clean-up.

Prime all areas to be decorated with one full coat of B-I-N® or B-I-N® AQUA. Allow a minimum drying time of 45 minutes for B-I-N and 2 hours for B-I-N® AQUA in normal drying conditions.

Decorate with two full coats of Zinsser PermaWhite Matt or Satin or Zinsser AllClean in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and drying times.