How do you get pet odors out of the subflooring under a carpet pad? The carpet and pad have been removed.
-
House 2 Home Designs on May 22, 2011The best way, we've found to get pet orders out of wood or cement subflooring is to use a paint sealer called "Kilz". It usually takes 2 coats to seal a cement floor. A wood floor may require you to remove and replace some of the sub floor, especially if it has warped due to the urine, once the damaged wood has been replaced then coat the entire floor with the Kilz. The worst case of pet damaged subfloor we have experienced took 3 coats of the oil based Kilz to finally seal it. Besure to apply a thick coating and seal along the wall/floor edges.Helpful Reply
-
-
Level One Construction Co., LLC on May 22, 2011Pet urine will penetrate uerethane finishes and will certainly discolor. If it's hardwoods and its stained, refinishing of the area will work if not too deep. Beyond that it's a "tooth-in" repair situation. House 2 Home covered the rest of the scenarios.Helpful Reply
-
-
Sally K on May 22, 2011Bleach & vinegar is the cheapest way to kill the odor. It may take a couple of applications but it is pennies to the dollar. The next best way is use Kilz. If you plan on re-carpeting your floor afterwards and still have the pets, be sure to buy the pad with the anti-microbial in it. It keeps the bacteria of the urine from growing which causes the smell. Hope this helps.Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Can I decoupage my toilet seat what is needed to do this?
I rent but I hate the carpet in my master bedroom what can I do?
The carpet is stained and gross I have lived here for 6 years. Should I rip it out and change it without asking my landlord or can I suggest that I will pay for putti... See more
Can I hang a dresser mirror on my bedroom wall?
How to use a mirror from a old dresser can it be hung on a bedroom wall?
I'm trying to hang a curtain rod over a sliding glass door, but keep hitting something that I can't drill through.
The house is built of cement blocks, but there is drywall on the walls. I had another house that was the same type, but never had a problem with hanging curtain rods.... See more
Can I use my hot glue gun to stick crystals to mirrors?
I have a set of round frameless mirrors and I would like to create a pattern across them with crystals, I'm just not sure which glue is best, thank you.
How can I darken the color of painted furniture using varnish?
Hi, I just paint my outdoor dining set, but the color is a little lighter than what I want. I am planning to apply varnish on them and I was thinking to take advantag... See more