Is $1,000 to sand the subfloor to remove the top layer a fair price?
Project Details
I’m in the process of redoing my basement floor. When I removed the carpet, I discovered the entire subfloor had been primed with Killz by the previous owner to seal in odor from pet accidents, and visible stains are showing through. I believe the smell is coming from the subfloor itself (either wet wood, pet accidents, or the primer), and it’s strongly triggering my asthma. I want to do everything I can to make the space usable for me again. I’m planning to install vinyl flooring, but I’m unsure how to best address the subfloor issues. I don’t want to spend an extra $6,000 on sanding and self-leveling the entire floor if I don’t have to, but the vinyl flooring project will cost around $15k, and I need to be absolutely sure that the project won’t need to be re-done in case there are still lingering odors that could affect my asthma. I'm also concerned about the stairs, which have also been primed and likely had pet accidents.
Quote Details
This quote is for addressing the subfloor issues by sanding. - Work: Use an orbital sander to remove the top layer of the OSB subfloor. - Care: Contractor will be careful around the nails.
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Category
Flooring
Price
$1,000
Quote Date
July 8, 2025
Location
Colorado
Year Built
1996
Subfloor work?
No
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