AChristie Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 Does anyone know where I should be looking to add additional screws to sure up some squeaky flooring on my stairs? Removed all the carpet and underlay today, ready for some decorating and a floor runner. However I'd like to try and address a few squeaks and creaks before getting on with that! I can't access under the stairs, so need to address from what can be seen in the photo. Cheers
joe90 Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 Unfortunately it’s under the stairs that remedial work needs doing, tightening wedges (the wood shrinks with age and the wedges become loose ) also additional blocks can be added. Why can you not access under the stairs? 1
AChristie Posted August 29, 2024 Author Posted August 29, 2024 (edited) It's all boarded up and decorated finish, the space under the stairs has pull out drawers and a cupboard. Oh dear! On the bright side, knowing this, at least I'll not waste time or screws attempting to fix it from this side. Edited August 29, 2024 by AChristie
FuerteStu Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 Fixing from the top with screws might actually make things worse. As you won't know if you're forming gaps by pushing the wood sections apart. 1
AChristie Posted August 29, 2024 Author Posted August 29, 2024 In that case I'll definitely leave it as is, there's only a couple of loose creaks here and there. I'll know for next time! Cheers guys.
joe90 Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 51 minutes ago, AChristie said: In that case I'll definitely leave it as is, there's only a couple of loose creaks here and there. Why not find the squeeky bits and try squeezing expanding glue such as https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everbuild-5MINPU3-LumberIrwin-Polyure-Adhesive. Into any gaps, might work 🤷♂️ 1
Dave Jones Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 you need to get at the back of them, add wedges and loads of foaming glue. nothing you can do from the outside apart from make it worse! 1
joe90 Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 1 hour ago, Dave Jones said: you need to get at the back of them, 16 hours ago, AChristie said: It's all boarded up and decorated finish, the space under the stairs has pull out drawers and a cupboard.
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