Handymen: remedy for squeaky floors?

[iamme]

any tips? the floor is carpeted and is on the second floor. the floor isn't accessible from the first floor. any help and/or experiences would be cool.

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[Batti]

One solution

 

[iamme]

Originally posted by: Batti
One solution

have you used these before?

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Earplugs?

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: iamme
any tips? the floor is carpeted and is on the second floor. the floor isn't accessible from the first floor. any help and/or experiences would be cool.

see? cool ----->

Its really simple, though not necesarilly easy. You have to pull all the carpet. Then screw the plywood underneath into the studs. Its creaks because the nails have begun to come loose over time, screws will not do this. This method takes time, but is foolproof.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: iamme
any tips? the floor is carpeted and is on the second floor. the floor isn't accessible from the first floor. any help and/or experiences would be cool.

see? cool ----->

Its really simple, though not necesarilly easy. You have to pull all the carpet. Then screw the plywood underneath into the studs. Its creaks because the nails have begun to come loose over time, screws will not do this. This method takes time, but is foolproof.

Yep.

Be sure to re attach the carpet well otherwise it will be quite obvious where you pulled it up.

 

[iamme]

what about that thing that Batti linked to? is that a gimmicky thing?

pulling up the carpet seems like quite a bit of work clearing out the room is the worst of it. but, i'll consider it....

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: iamme
what about that thing that Batti linked to? is that a gimmicky thing?

pulling up the carpet seems like quite a bit of work clearing out the room is the worst of it. but, i'll consider it....

That would work, but how will you know where the joist is with the carpet down?

 

[iamme]

there's no "joist-finder", like a stud finder, i take it?

 

[BillGates]

I've used the snap off screws and they do work. You should be able to find them at Lowes/Home Depot/local home center.

 

[BillGates]

Originally posted by: iamme
there's no "joist-finder", like a stud finder, i take it?

if it's just one squeak, you can probably pinpoint the noise well enough and use a snap off screw right near it... Trial and error mostly, if you don't want to rip the carpeting up.

 

[stonecold3169]

As other folks have said, the sqeaking is caused by nails coming loose. Nowadays people usually use tongue in groove 3/4" plywood as a subfloor, but in your case you'll need to isolate the issue and re-secure it. It could end up being a pain.

 

[Batti]

There's no difference between a joist and a stud to a "stud" finder. The question is whether it would penetrate the subfloor.

 

[Sluggo]

Assuming its not really new or high quality carpet, you can also cut a small "X" in the carpet and put a screw in then some carpet tape or glue to put your "X" cut back down.

 

[T9D]

I dont understand why you need a "snap off" screw. It's much more secure if you leave the head on and counter sink it.

Anyway just go up there..... push down with your foot until you find the squeek. You should easily be able to find exactly where it is. Then just cut a very small strieght line in the carpet. Just enough to fit a screw through. Put a screw in. Sew up the carpet with some thread. Like new.

You can also just put another nail in. and probably not even have to barely cut the capret at all.

 

[Safeway]

No no no no no. For a squeeky floor, use baby powder Hey, it works if it is a bare wood floor.