I have a wooden coffee table and the screws keep becoming loose after I tighten them. Would buying all new screws for the whole thing fix the problem? The coffee table is only about 4 or 5 years old and I don't have the same problem with the end tables. Any advice is welcomed.
2006-12-31 04:25:49 · 23 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If these are screws that drill directly into wood, then use wood glue. The toothpick idea is a good one. You may have to place a dab of glue to the mating parts also.
If these are machine screws that screw into metal grommets, then use Loc-tite on the threads. You still might want to add a dab of glue to the mating parts too. Remember that Loc-tite is quite permanent, so make sure they are as tight as you will ever want them to be.
2006-12-31 05:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jivo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loosening Screws
2016-12-12 10:36:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U could put a little wood glue on the screws before putting them back in, but if they're really loose then buy a little bigger screws & put glue on them too.
2006-12-31 04:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dip screws in a glue paste before putting it back.
2006-12-31 05:27:10 · answer #4 · answered by hmm97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hardware store.
Product: loctite.
or a dab of just about any glue in the hole and replace the screws.
you could also use a size larger screw,
if there is no metal around the hole(with glue).
screws with a wider thread pattern
2006-12-31 04:32:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Washers
Use the glue as well, this is a good suggestion but you should also add a flat washer and a lock washer before re-installing the screws. I am certain you will have no more problems
2006-12-31 05:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by famousblue11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple trick, take the screws out, and fill the holes with broken toothpicks. This gives the screws some "meat", wood to dig into. Happy New Years.
2006-12-31 04:28:48 · answer #7 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some wood glue in the threads before screwing in, then wipe off the excess after tightening the screw.
2006-12-31 04:34:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take them out one at a time and add some wood glue to the tips of the screws. that should hold them in place.
2006-12-31 04:26:58 · answer #9 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wood glue, or try this fix that i just saw on hgtv... take a toothpick or two and coat in wood glue. put in the screw hole and break off at surface level. allow to dry overnight and it's just like drilling into new wood!
2006-12-31 04:34:06 · answer #10 · answered by habs_freak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋