Does Cigarette Smoke Penetrate Drywall?

Nicotine from heavy smoking can penetrate through the paint and settle into the pores of drywall, leaving what seem permanent stains and odors, which can only be alleviated by repainting.

Can cigarette smoke go through drywall?

While the majority of Californians have made the choice not to allow smoking inside their homes,¹ if you're one of the 31 percent of Californians living in apartments and homes² with shared walls, floors or ceilings, you could still be exposed to secondhand smoke traveling through vents, pipes, windows and even tiny ...

Can smokes smoke go through walls?

Yes, smoke can travel through walls…

According to TobaccoFreeCA, smoke can travel through walls. However, even though cigarette smoke seeps into walls, floors and ceilings, when it travels it tends to act in a similar way to water – it takes the easiest and fastest route.