I was told that I should use trisodium phosphate to clean walls before
painting.
The walls are mainly dirty from cigarette smoke.

Should I use this or some other product. I have also read that I shouldnt use
trisodium phosphate to clean walls before painting because it can cause the
paint to not bond to the walls.

Thanks

TSP will work fine....just let everything dry. And use a primer...that will
ensure good adhesion and a seal over the cigarette smoke smell/staining.


"DXer" wrote in message
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I was told that I should use trisodium phosphate to clean walls before
painting.
The walls are mainly dirty from cigarette smoke.

Should I use this or some other product. I have also read that I shouldnt
use
trisodium phosphate to clean walls before painting because it can cause
the
paint to not bond to the walls.

Thanks

DXer wrote:
I was told that I should use trisodium phosphate to clean walls before
painting.
The walls are mainly dirty from cigarette smoke.

Should I use this or some other product. I have also read that I shouldnt use
trisodium phosphate to clean walls before painting because it can cause the
paint to not bond to the walls.

Thanks
Hi,
TSP is fine. R U DXer? How many countries confirmed?
Tony, VE6CGX

TSP is a very strong detergent. After scrubbing the walls, you need
to rinse it well. A second rinse is worth the trouble. Wear rubber
gloves. Use a primer.

On 27 Oct 2004 01:13:44 GMT, (DXer) wrote:

I was told that I should use trisodium phosphate to clean walls before
painting.
The walls are mainly dirty from cigarette smoke.

Should I use this or some other product. I have also read that I shouldnt use
trisodium phosphate to clean walls before painting because it can cause the
paint to not bond to the walls.

Thanks