Smoke & Nicotine Damage
Smoke & Nicotine Damage Sealing in the Twin Cities, MN
Priming and painting over years of cigarette or cigar smoke so the smell actually stays gone, not just covered up for a few weeks.
We start with what’s causing the odor, not just a fresh coat of color, so it holds up. Every project includes a free on-site estimate and a free hour with our interior designer.
- Free on-site estimate, plus a free hour with our interior designer
- Sherwin-Williams paint on every job
- Warranty coverage from 1 to 4 years by package
- Licensed MN IR799231, bonded and insured
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Licensed & insured
MN IR799231 · GL + workers' comp
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From Twin Cities homeowners
Sherwin-Williams
Paint and stain on every job
Free designer hour
Color help with every project
What's included
Smoke & Nicotine Damage Sealing Services in the Twin Cities, MN
Smoke residue sits deep in drywall, trim, and even framing. A regular wall paint alone won’t seal it in, which is why the smell creeps back a few months after a normal repaint. That’s the biggest reason homeowners end up calling us after trying to fix it themselves.
Deep cleaning
Walls, trim, and ceilings cleaned thoroughly to pull out as much residue as we can before anything gets sealed in.
Stain-blocking primer
A shellac-based primer, applied in one or two coats depending on how bad the staining and odor are.
Sherwin-Williams topcoat
Your chosen color goes on once the odor-blocking layer has fully cured.
Ceilings included
Smoke rises and settles there as much as it does on the walls, so we treat them the same way.
Why homeowners choose us
Why Maplewood Homeowners Choose Smooth Painting
You should know exactly what’s causing the smell before we seal anything in. So we walk your home with you, tell you honestly which rooms need it and which don’t, and explain what to expect from the process.
“Seemed to care about their home by asking questions, giving recommendations, and taking the time to understand the project, not just come and give a price.”
That is a homeowner describing what it is like to work with us. Ready to see what we would recommend for your home?
What affects your price
- How many rooms are affected
- How bad the staining and odor are
- One or two coats of stain-blocking primer
- Square footage and ceiling height
- Whether ceilings need the same treatment
- The warranty package you choose
We price your job on site, in writing, with the prep spelled out. You will never get a number guessed over the phone.
What to expect
Clear Communication From Start to Finish
You always know who is coming to your home, when they will be there, and what got done that day. No guessing, and no chasing anyone down for an answer.
A text every morning
You get your arrival window before the crew leaves, so you can plan your day around it. On time, every time.
Your scope in writing
Prep, product, coats, and line-item pricing. If anything changes mid-project, you hear about it that day, not on your invoice.
A recap at the end of the day
In person if you are home, by text if you are not. You always know what got finished and what is next.
How it works
Our Smoke & Nicotine Damage Sealing Process
Step 01
Your free on-site estimate
We walk through your home, check which surfaces are affected, and explain what a full sealing job actually involves. No obligation.
Step 02
Your written proposal
Full scope, how many coats of primer your project needs, and clear line-item pricing. No hidden fees.
Step 03
Prep day
Deep cleaning first, since a coat of primer over unclean surfaces won’t hold the odor back for long.
Step 04
Sealing and painting
The stain-blocking primer goes on first, then your Sherwin-Williams topcoat once it’s cured.
Step 05
Your walkthrough, then the invoice
We walk the finished job with you and take care of anything you flag before you see the invoice. Your package carries 1 to 4 years of warranty coverage.
Ready to get the smell out for good?
Most smoke and nicotine sealing estimates get scheduled within a few days.
Related services
Other Painting Services in the Twin Cities
Homeowners sealing in smoke damage usually ask about these too.
Interior painting
Once your walls are sealed, we can carry the same color and finish through the rest of your home.
Unfinished garage finishing
Another interior job that keeps crews busy through a Minnesota winter.
Service area
Proudly Serving Maplewood and the East Twin Cities Metro
We’re based in Maplewood and work the east and north metro, up to about 50 minutes out. If your city isn’t on the list, call anyway. If you’re inside the drive, we’ll come take a look.
Reviews
Smoke & Nicotine Damage Sealing Reviews From Twin Cities Homeowners
A regular coat of paint only covers it up for a while. We use a shellac-based stain-blocking primer that actually seals the residue in, which is what keeps the smell from coming back.
We clean first. Painting over unclean nicotine residue without a real cleaning step is the most common reason a smoke smell comes back after a repaint.
It depends on how bad the staining is. Some rooms need one coat, others need two. We’ll tell you honestly at the estimate, not guess over the phone.
Yes. Smoke rises and settles on ceilings as much as walls, so we treat them the same way.
Yes. Coverage runs from 1 to 4 years depending on the package you choose, written into your proposal before you sign.