Sqeaky floors - house built in the 50's - new carpet already installed. How would I go about fixing?

Question

I've seen a kit that can screw right through the carpet, then snaps the head of the screw off... is this the way to go?

Some areas are accesable from the basement... others are not due to Finished ceiling in the basement... not a drop (removable ceiling).

Answer 1

There are numerous products on the market that can address the problem. Try to fix the areas that you can access from the basement first, its a long shot but it might just solve the problem. If that doesn't work then pull the carpet and screw the floor down properly. Rent a carpet kicker (approx. $12 a day) or call in a pro. They will only charge a base minimum price to re-kick and stretch the carpet if it is in more or less the same position. When you pull the carpet, pull it up in sections. Pull back from wall, rolling the carpet up almost to the center of the room, then screw down the floor every 12 inches into floor joists. Return carpet to original position, then do other side. It's easier than it sounds, and speaking of sounds, you shouldn't have anymore coming from below your feet. Good Luck
P.S. I would be very cautious about screwing anything through carpet, you could snag the pile and create a run, or have little threads show up eventually in the areas that you punctured.

Answer 2

You can simply find a squeak, use a stud sensor to detect where the nearest joist is, and then screw into your own carpet for the same effect.
Assuming you drive it correctly, the screw will go through the carpet and padding and should secure the floor underlayment to the joist below.
A note of caution, securing one part of the floor may make another part lift up and cause another squeak.

If you are able to, the best thing would be to lift up the carpet and apply screws along the length of the floor joists every 24". I recommend using 1-1/2" - 2" screws.

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Answer 3

I would try to squeak proof the floor from the basement first. Check for cross supports and see if they can be tightened or replaced. In an older homes some floor boards may have been cut and need replacing, depending on past owners work. I speak from experience. I have seen some real damage done to floor supports to allow for added plumbing and wiring, by amateurs, of course. Best of luck to you. It may turn out your method may be the only cure.

Answer 4

Yes, there is a product that screws into the carpet.....it is known to work well but you need to locate the squeak first. You can buy it at the nearest Home Depot if you have one near you.

Answer 5

The system you are talking about is your only way now that you have installed new carpet. I've heard it works well. Make sure you use enough of the screws.

Answer 6

i could particularly have wood flooring because of the fact there's a guy and a 9 year previous boy that stay right here they gained't take their footwear off interior the homestead, i think of it fairly is greater handy to brush flooring than to scrub carpet

Answer 7

There is a product to "caulk" into the cracks/space between each piece of wood from underneath, It stops the squeak sound.

Answer 8

I've never heard of that, but that may be the only alternative, I'm sure you don't wanna tear your new carpet up.

Answer 9

IF YOU ACCESS TO THE FLOOR BELOW, YOU CAN ADD BLOCKING OR ADD SCREW TO THE JOISTS. MOST LIKELY YOUR HOME HAS DIAGONAL T&G, SO BLOCKING WOULD SERVE YOU BETTER....

Answer 10

your Joice's are to far apart, you need to put 2x4 in between were the squeak's are.