You don t have to tear up the entire subfloor.
Covering sub floor stains.
My top layer of the sub floor was particle board and the urine caused the particle board to rise up in the areas peed on.
If you can t get rid of the smell completely it s best to replace the subfloor.
Just cut out the section that s soaked in urine and replace it with new subflooring material.
I have been advised to pull up the particle board however there is a product killz or.
Repeat the application after one hour.
When removing an entire room of carpet or flooring use the black light on the subfloor itself to locate pet urine stains and outline them with chalk or masking tape.
After you allow the floor to dry out seal it with a subfloor sealer.
Step 2 apply an enzymatic pet cleaner like nature s miracle to the soiled areas and allow them to dry thoroughly for 24 to 48 hours.
Deodorizing a subfloor that has been soaked with pet urine requires a two step approach.
Wait before covering the subfloor with carpet to ensure the smell is gone.
The first step is to treat the subfloor with an enzymatic odor remover.
Recommended flooring for utility rooms.
Allow the paint to completely dry.
The best floor sealer for pet urine is a stain blocking primer.
Shellac functions as a tough natural primer sanding sealant tannin blocker odor blocker stain and high.
Paint the stained sub floor areas with kilz complete or zinsser b i n mildew resistant oil based primers and sealants that block odors and stains.