Tutorial on how to fix a squeaky floorboard!

There is nothing more traumatic and annoying then noticing a squeaky floorboard, but unbeknown to many this problem can be fixed easily and hours of wincing at the noise a loose floorboard creates can be averted in an instant.

You will need :

- Talc
- Pencil
- Drill and drill bit
- Screwdriver
- Screws (60mm)
- Cold chisel
- Hammer
- Timber batten

So why do we get squeaky floorboards? Over time floorboards swell due to the heat and moisture in the room, the board becomes distorted and expands causing the edges of the boards to collide and rub together to create a squeaking noise. Other squeaks are caused by loose boards and unsupported board ends. Before you reach for the tools, you may be able to solve your creaky problem without even touching a drill, screwdriver or cold chisel. Firstly however, you must do some detective work and track down which floor

board is the creaky culprit. Lift and remove the floor covering in the room and simply walk the boards to see if you can hear the squeak, walk in various directions to test the boards completely. If you have more than one squeaky floorboard, carry a pencil with you and mark each board that creaks. Some squeaking boards can be remedied with a simple household product like talc.

Sprinkle the board with talc, paying particular attention to the edges of the board. The talc reduces friction and could prevent minor squeaks. If the noise persists however, the squeak may be coming from a little deeper. Many creaks are caused by joists that support the boards becoming loose.

These must be tightened to prevent creaks; drill holes into the end of the board and fix in the 60mm screws, the holes must be drilled first to prevent the wood from splitting.

If the board isn’t supported by any joists,then it may be worth adding some to stop squeaky boards and to reinforce the board’s strength. Lift the board with a wide-bladed cold chisel and hammer, cut your own joist from the timber batten and place underneath to support the board ends. Lay the board on top, noting the position of the joists and fix, again using the 60mm screws.

How to do you fix a squeaky step ?

If you can get underneath your wooden staircase, then fixing a creaking step is an easy job. Fashion a wooden wedge and screw this into either end and in the middle of the joint where the step and side of the stair meet. Use a strong, high quality wood for the ultimate support.

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