"Andrew Gabriel" wrote in message
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"ARWadsworth" writes:

There was a previous lifted floorboard, no T&G.

Sounds like the stained area might be quite easily replaced.

I think the biggest problem is most (and it was not a vast amount) of the
creosote substitue ran down the gap where this floorboard had been lifted.
It is the joist and plasterboard that got the soaking. The staining is not a
problem if the smell goes, as it is quite a small area and carpets will be
fitted at a later date.

And the cat litter really does seem to be working along with the floorboard
being lifted to let things ventilate. Thanks for that cat litter idea Owain.

Adam