Fix squeaky floorboards

[KJG87]

Hi there,

 

Any recommendations appreciated for someone who can fix squeaky floorboards.

[malumbu]

Get some flooring screws eg from Toolstation or Screwfix.  Plenty of tutorials on YouTube.  Are they exposed or under a carpet?  Age of house?  Suspended or solid floor?  

[Restore Floor Sanders]

You may get lucky and be able to use a counter sink and hammer to bolster the existing Brad/Cut-clasp nails down. Failing this, please read below:

Always lift floorboards before nailing or screwing loose ones. 9 times out of 10 there's a reason they're loose I.e plumbing or electrical works.

Check areas are free of the above, relay, then secure using cut-clasp nails or tongue tite screws (can be found on Screwfix).

For Tongue and groove flooring, you will first need to use a multi tool with a wood cutting attachment.

Use masking tape or similar to mark a maximum of 5mm depth from the teeth of the blade. This is to ensure the cuts don't go antydeeper than necessary (to avoid cutting pipes/wires).

Proceed to make cuts along the length of the boards. Before careuly prying using a hammer and pry bar.