That attitude held us together through thick and thin and thinner and even thinner to thick and thicker and even thicker.

In the basement, the walls were completely coated to about 1/4" deep. 

Next question is what will it coat to rehab the house so it will sell for the determined ARV?

Companies that refinish bathtubs often refinish laminate countertops with epoxy coatings, but this is expensive and seems like a worse option than just replacing the countertops.

If I had a limited budget I am buying a laminate floor that has a thicker base 10-12mm than an LVP floor that is 3mm. 

We have the option of paying the full cost of replacing the lateral line from the new water main to our house for $1700 while the city is undertaking the main replacement      The water lines in our city have an exterior coating of lead.

Some cheaper types have a thinner softer exterior coating that dog claws or chairs can dig into .

Mary, put on your coat of armor for a moment:She didn't talk you into anything.  

At this point, the game plan is to use a TSP-based solution to wash the ceilings & walls as thoroughly as possible to remove the nicotine/tar buildup, two coats of oil-based Killz primer on the ceilings & walls and then paint. 

On a rental property you have other options.If the spawling is in the beginning stages (only cosmetic) - wrap the the chimney in coated aluminum, make sure it is water tight on the top, install a chminey cap with vermin guard.