Squeaky Stairs

[AChristie]

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]

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?

[AChristie]

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]

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. 

 

[AChristie]

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]

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 🤷‍♂️

 

[Dave Jones]

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!

[joe90]

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.