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<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”60px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” top_padding_phone=”10%” constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”10%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Whether it’s water damage or a fire, our homes are, unfortunately, never completely safe from disaster. Once the necessary steps and procedures are complete, another challenge begins: restoring the space, repairing the damage, and, very often, repainting after the disaster.<\/p>\n

When it comes to paint, the right approach depends heavily on the nature of the damage. Water damage, smoke, and fire don’t leave the same contaminants on surfaces, so they don’t call for the same preparation. Here’s how to restore your interior rooms after a disaster and which procedure to follow depending on the type of damage.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”10px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”97246″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” img_link=”https:\/\/colobar.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/template-image-blog-4-1-scaled.jpg”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]In every case, preparation will be especially important. Painting directly over a surface that’s been through a disaster can lead to adhesion problems, stains reappearing through the paint, or a finish that deteriorates quickly. 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Before you think about repainting, you need to make sure the surface and the room are clean enough to safely carry out the work<\/strong> – and so you can work safely too!<\/p>\n

Depending on the severity of the damage, it may be best to call in professionals<\/strong> for this step. After a disaster, some surfaces may contain contaminants that can be hazardous to your health<\/strong>. It’s in your best interest to avoid taking risks and make sure the space is safe before moving forward.<\/p>\n

The best sanitization method will then depend on the nature of the disaster and the damage caused:<\/p>\n