Hey everyone! I recently scored a family home at an unbeatable price—think 1960s deals. It came with some land and a single wide trailer, and while I'm embracing the whole 'white trash dream' lifestyle, there's a big problem. The smell inside the trailer is unbearable! It's got this awful mix of dog urine and feces odors coming from the bare plywood flooring. I found a couple of spots where it looks like rugs were soaked by dogs, leaving behind dark patches. I'm trying to figure out the best way to tackle this smell—I'm considering sanding down the plywood, but I'm not sure if that's the right move or if it would even help. My dad suggested just painting over it, but I have a feeling the smell might seep through. Any advice on how to handle this would be super appreciated!
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I'd recommend using oil primer (the classic Kilz in the red can is a good one) or a shellac primer on everything. If the smell persists after you paint, get yourself an ozone generator and run it for a few days—it can work wonders!
Dude, don't even think about sanding! If it's a trailer, that plywood might be a total wreck. Honestly, your best bet is to tear it out if you want to get rid of the smell for good. Just sanding it down isn't gonna cut it—trust me, it's not a quick fix!
Yeah, I'm just trying to find a temporary fix, you know? I'm only planning to stick around until spring when I can get a new double wide in. Just need something that works for now!
Exactly! Even if you put 20 coats of paint on it, the smell will still be there.
Your dad's got the right idea! There are paints specifically designed to block odors like Kilz. You might want to try that—it really helps deal with strong smells.
I might just try that! Just need to mask the smell until spring when I can get my new home.