Anyone know how to stop floorboards creeking
2006-12-01 00:35:51 · 14 answers · asked by Nathaniel 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
dont tread on them!
2006-12-01 00:41:28 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First and foremost is baby powder for a quick fix. The filler dries out over time. you can find a pro and have the floors refinished and he would fill the cracks during the process. if you use the baby powder 1.take a broom and sweep the floors.2.spread the baby powder on the floor.3.on your hands and knees use a dry sponge to work the powder into the cracks. Keep in mind you will have to repeat this process every so often. To the guy who lives in the concrete box if your floors were properly installed they would not creek.
2006-12-04 12:04:14 · answer #2 · answered by ghost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sprinkle a little baby powder on the cracks of the flooring and they will stop creeking
2006-12-01 08:39:53 · answer #3 · answered by shelby1559 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
floorboards creak... its what they do. they add character, and of course they move and flex...
i live in a concrete box, 12 years ago i laid a wooden floor, a real one...it creaks, it moves, and its lovely... ok, its soft pine floorboards, but in 12 years ive had to sand it once.. and no one realises its just a concrete box, with a wooden floor.. let the boards creak...
2006-12-01 08:47:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the others... baby powder really works. Just takes a bit of time you may have to add more and sweep it in several times.
2006-12-01 10:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by shaft 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly you should check if they are all level you may need to use screws to hold them down instead of nails. first though check under the boards for pipes and wires before doing anything, you dont want more dramas.
2006-12-01 08:48:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,get a paint scraper clean out any crap ,bits,etc,from in between boards.then get talcum powder and pour it into joins in boards and force it in with scraper.you could also make sure they are screwed down properly ,mind any pipes though
2006-12-01 16:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talcum powder between the boards.
2006-12-01 08:43:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They must be fixed (preferably screwed) to the joists, taking care there are no cables or pipes directly underneath.
2006-12-01 18:44:46 · answer #9 · answered by crewcut 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try screwing them down.
Often the holes around the nails have "loosened" allowing the boards to "bounce"
2006-12-01 08:38:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
candle wax or soap around the joints or nails and give the nails a tap home
2006-12-01 08:39:08 · answer #11 · answered by nendlin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋