How to Seal Smells Out of Flooring

Sealing Wood Floors

• 1

  Clean the wood floor as thoroughly as possible.

• 2

  Roll a paint roller into the wood sealer and apply it directly to the wood floor. Work in small sections to apply an even layer of sealant.

• 3

  Let the sealant dry for at least 8 hours.

• 4

  Lightly sand the sealant with superfine 220-grit sandpaper. This will even out the finish so that your floors feel smooth when you walk on them. Sand with the grain until the wood is smooth and soft.

• 5

  Clean the sawdust off the floor with a damp cloth and let the floor dry completely.

• 6

  Apply a second coat of sealant with the paint roller and let it dry overnight.

Sealing Natural Stone Floors

• 7

  Clean the floor as thoroughly as possible. Rinse it to remove any cleaning solutions and let it dry completely.

• 8

  Pour 1 cup of sealer directly onto the floor and spread it across the floor with a clean rag. Do this in 5-foot sections at a time and work until the entire floor is covered.

• 9

  Let the sealant sit for four minutes or according to the manufacturer's directions.

• 10

  Sprinkle a few drops of the sealer over each tile when the sealer is almost dry. Rub the drops into each tile with a rag.

• 11

  Let it sit overnight and apply a second coat the next day.