Complete Interior Repainting & Smoke Damage Restoration in Ottawa
Summary: A rental property before & after story. A full-home refresh after heavy smoking damage.
This project involved a complete interior restoration of a rental property that had experienced years of heavy indoor smoking and general wear and tear. The home required extensive preparation before painting, including drywall repairs, stain blocking, odor treatment, priming, and full interior repainting.
Scope of Work
✔ Drywall repair and patching throughout the home
✔ Filling dents, holes, scratches, and wall damage
✔ Surface preparation and sanding
✔ Smoke and nicotine stain treatment
✔ Odor-blocking primer application
✔ Full interior repainting
✔ Baseboard and trim restoration
✔ Window frame repainting
✔ Final touch-ups and detailed finishing
Bedroom Restoration
The bedrooms originally featured dark, outdated wall colors and visible wall damage from years of use. Multiple repairs were completed before applying premium coatings and fresh neutral colors.
The result is a bright, clean, modern space that feels larger, more welcoming, and move-in ready.
Hallway & Entrance Area
The hallway walls showed numerous dents, scratches, nail holes, and surface imperfections.
After extensive drywall repairs, sanding, priming, and repainting, the area was transformed into a clean, seamless transition space that immediately improves the overall appearance of the home.
Living Room Transformation
The living room previously featured dark wall colors and visible wear from long-term occupancy.
Our team repaired damaged surfaces, applied odor-blocking products, and repainted the space in a bright neutral tone that maximizes natural light and creates a fresh, modern atmosphere.
The transformation dramatically increased the visual appeal of the home’s main living area.
Kitchen Repainting
The kitchen walls were previously painted in strong, dated colors and showed signs of wear and smoke exposure.
After proper preparation and stain-blocking treatment, the kitchen was repainted in a modern neutral color palette. Window trim, frames, and finishing details were refreshed to create a clean and cohesive appearance.
The result is a brighter, cleaner kitchen that feels updated and inviting.
Smoke Odor Removal & Surface Treatment
One of the biggest challenges of this project was eliminating years of cigarette smoke contamination.
To address this issue, specialized odor-blocking and stain-sealing products were applied before painting. These products help lock in smoke residue, reduce lingering odors, and create a clean surface for premium paint finishes.
This process is especially important for homes being prepared for resale or new tenants.
Perfect for Realtors, Property Managers & Home Sellers
This type of renovation service is ideal for:
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Homes being prepared for sale
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Rental properties between tenants
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Move-in / move-out renovations
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Properties with smoke damage
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Real estate investment properties
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Estate and inherited homes
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Homes requiring cosmetic updates before listing
A professionally refreshed interior helps properties show better, photograph better, sell faster, and attract higher-quality tenants.
Looking for tenant-turnover assistance for your property in Ottawa? Indoor smokers?
At Master Works Renovations, we transform tired, damaged interiors into clean, market-ready spaces that attract quality tenants, impress buyers, and help properties rent or sell faster.
Let us know how we can help.
No job is too big, or too small.