rnlvm23
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Hello!
This is my first post. I am fixing up a Condo. The subfloors are full of dog urine. I can't fathom how anything, but removing the subfloor could possibly remove the smell and urine. The floors don't dry. They are saturated. This has been going on for possibly decades. I tried Kilz, sprayed and rolled. I have tried absorbing the urine with paper towels and water. I have used Borax on the stains to absorb the urine, which turns it yellow. I have washed the floors, tried sanding the floors, and have tried bleach and water. I have white vinegar, baking soda, and peroxide to try, as well. I am trying to remove the Kilz with chemical strippers, so I can try Shellac to seal the floor, smell and all. The putty knife/scrapper is removing the wood fibers, along with the Kilz.
The problem is, it is in every room, and I don't have the time, patience, or money to strip 1300 sq ft. I have asked for an estimate to replace the subfloor upstairs, but unfortunately, it's been a month without a response. I am living in this Condo. I have flooring and carpet already to go, but the floors have to be fixed, before anything else can happen.
Does anyone have any ideas? Do I have to strip the floors to put the Shellac down? How can you get the floors to absorb the vinegar, peroxide, or baking soda, when they are full of urine or covered with Kilz. I am using a dehumidifier in the basement.
Thank You, in advance, of any and all responses. Yes, this is a DIY attempt, with limited help and resources.
Lisa
This is my first post. I am fixing up a Condo. The subfloors are full of dog urine. I can't fathom how anything, but removing the subfloor could possibly remove the smell and urine. The floors don't dry. They are saturated. This has been going on for possibly decades. I tried Kilz, sprayed and rolled. I have tried absorbing the urine with paper towels and water. I have used Borax on the stains to absorb the urine, which turns it yellow. I have washed the floors, tried sanding the floors, and have tried bleach and water. I have white vinegar, baking soda, and peroxide to try, as well. I am trying to remove the Kilz with chemical strippers, so I can try Shellac to seal the floor, smell and all. The putty knife/scrapper is removing the wood fibers, along with the Kilz.
The problem is, it is in every room, and I don't have the time, patience, or money to strip 1300 sq ft. I have asked for an estimate to replace the subfloor upstairs, but unfortunately, it's been a month without a response. I am living in this Condo. I have flooring and carpet already to go, but the floors have to be fixed, before anything else can happen.
Does anyone have any ideas? Do I have to strip the floors to put the Shellac down? How can you get the floors to absorb the vinegar, peroxide, or baking soda, when they are full of urine or covered with Kilz. I am using a dehumidifier in the basement.
Thank You, in advance, of any and all responses. Yes, this is a DIY attempt, with limited help and resources.
Lisa