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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

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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?

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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. 

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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. 

 

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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. 

Posted
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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