In a previous article we highlighted the often-overlooked care and maintenance that a plywood subflooring layer will require - in order to prevent small problems from developing into large-scale nightmares.
Staining and the presences of odors are just a couple of the problems that can develop within plywood subflooring.
With this in mind, here is a short guide on how you can eliminate both from your subfloor layer:
Stains and Odors -
Although lovable, pets can often cause a great amount of damage to both flooring and subflooring layers. Should you notice the presence of a strong scent of ammonia once you've cleaned your flooring, there is probably a good chance that your subfloor has become soaked with urine at some point.
If this is the case, pull back your carpet of vinyl flooring - if it's free-floating - and scrub the area with a household-cleansing product. For large areas of soiled material, a sander may be needed.
Once you're satisfied that the area has been adequately cleansed, apply a couple of coats of a primer and sealer to finish the subfloor - this should be left to dry for three or four days before you put your floor covering back into its original position.
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Date : 16/10/2011
Category: Flooring Industry News