Floor Squeaks Video

By Tim Carter
©1993-2010 Tim Carter

VIDEO SUMMARY

Have a floor squeak that is driving you crazy? The floor squeak normally happens when the flooring is not held tightly against the floor joist. As you step on the loose board, it slides up and down on the nail. That is what causes the squeak. If the subfloor is exposed, screw it to the floor joists. Screws won't back out as easily as nails.

Locate a floor joist by driving a nail into the subflooring until you feel the nail hit the joist. Mark that spot, then find the other edge. Once both sides are found, draw a line the length of the floor. Then you can screw the subflooring down along the floor joist. Use 1-5/8" coarse thread drywall screws for the job, spaced about 4" on centers along the joist.






COMMENTS

Ratcliffe
24 Jan 2009, 14:28
My house was built with prefabricated trusses instead of joists. There is no wood to nail into. Thank you.

J.C. Ratcliffe
RH Stroud
18 Mar 2009, 06:37
That's great when the subfloor is exposed, but I have hardwood in place on 2 levels of flooring.
Pat Moran
01 Jun 2009, 20:24
We will be covering the floor with carpeting, but we are dealing with a wooden floor. Do we have to strip the floor to get to the sub floor or can we just try your idea on the wooden floor? Will it still work>
Kristina Vo
28 Nov 2009, 15:18
Dear Mr. Carter:

I would like to replace old carpet into woodfloor for my two bedrooms on second floor. The house is about 40years old. Can this project be done? If so can I do it myself or I should need help from professional installation?

Many thanks for your helpful advise.

Kristina

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