Doran Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 We recently purchased a house which had existed as a rental for some time. Woohoo for us!! :hurray: Unfortunately, what we knew was an existing pet odor problem has turned out to be some rather disgusting areas on the living room floor where it's clear that one or more animals chose to urinate repeatedly. We've already ripped up the carpet and carpet pads, and we've purchased some enzyme concentrate which we intend to use in these areas (there are many!). Then, we expect to lay down a new hardwood (or laminate) floor. But, I have lingering concerns that OUR cats, which are strictly litter box trained, will continue to be tempted by the smell of the other wayward critter(s), and develop some bad habits. Any experience with this and/or solutions to offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I have experience with this. I purchased a "Foreclosed" on house and this is what's suggested. After you rip up the carpet and pad, you paint a special paint over it. I had my whole house painted with this, on the floorboard. You just "roller" it on the floor. It's really not expensive. For the whole house it was way under $100. It keeps any smells down, and I'm sensitive to smells and such.. and no problem for me:-) Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 btdt :) repeat applications of enzymatic cleaner on all porous surfaces (or better yet, throw them out) on the non porous surfaces: BIN is your friend. http://www.zinsser.com/product_detail.asp?ProductID=10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Where we live now there was a disgusting mess of cat urine everywhere. We pulled out the carpet and pad and then sprayed the subfloor underneath with the enzyme stuff. One cabinet was so badly damaged we had to remove it! We then put underlayment down and flooring on top of it. We have two cats and they haven't been overly interested in any of those areas and they are not spraying there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I think Kilz makes a paint/sealant to deal with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 We had this issue on a concrete floor. We tossed the carpet and sprayed the concrete with every known enzyme product. The smell always came back. We finally painted the floor with Kilz primer and 2 ft up on the walls and the problem is completely gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MO Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 We were told by the paint store employee that Kilz works best when allowed to cure for a few days before putting anything on it - any kind of flooring. We waited a week and have had no problems. Blessings, Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 I had heard about Kilz (BIN is new to me), but wasn't sure if it was as effective as I'd hoped. Good to know there are a number of success stories "out there." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 When I had this issue in the house we bought my uncle who owns a flooring store said to put a good coat of varnish over the plywood floor before he sent the guys to put in the new carpet. I did just that and only had to do the spots where it was bad, not the clean areas of the floor. I was amazed at how after it dried there was no smell in the house at all anymore. I had no issues with my dogs after the new carpet went in, and my brother who lives there now says he's never smelled any pet odors at all. The new carpet was put in in fall 2004. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Natures Miracle is what oiur floor guys used. They ripped up old carpet and pads in new house and sprayed all over the concrete. I think they let it sit for a day to dry. It worked beautifully and the prev. owners had a ton of pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Eliminating the smell of [someone else's] pet urine? "Eliminating" ::snort:: Sorry I have no advice, Doran, but my first thought was, "Now there's something I'd never admit my body would do. We sure have gotten to know each other too well here on the boards!" :lol: OK, I'm being really bad. I'm outta here! :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I think Kilz makes a paint/sealant to deal with this. Yep. This is what we had to do with our floors - take up the carpet, and put Kilz down before replacing any flooring. Should do the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Eliminating the smell of [someone else's] pet urine? "Eliminating" ::snort:: Sorry I have no advice, Doran, but my first thought was, "Now there's something I'd never admit my body would do. We sure have gotten to know each other too well here on the boards!" :lol: OK, I'm being really bad. I'm outta here! :auto: An appropriate word choice, nay!? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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