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alison
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 6:57 pm Post subject: Noisy floorboards
How do you go about stopping floorboards from squeaking, or making a noise please?

Nature'sgrafter

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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 7:45 pm Post subject:
that depends are they just loose or are they warped or cracked If loose using a punch (peace of metal an old six inch nail ground flat at the tip will do) locate the nails and knock them back in a little deeper. If warped use screws either side of the board to pull it back down. if cracked simple answer replace the board.

alison
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 8:01 pm Post subject:
Thank you.

frewen

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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 8:01 pm Post subject:
I remember being advised to talc the offending board - literally with baby powder. I don't remember if it worked or not

cir3ngirl

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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 8:03 pm Post subject:
I have some wonderful memories of squeaking the floorboards at my grandparents house

12Bore

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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 8:06 pm Post subject:
Check VERY carefully before putting in any new nails... (Voice of experience)

alison
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 8:37 pm Post subject:
Actually, I am not even sure if it is floorboards, or if it is shipboard sheeting, I haven't looked yet. Will it be the same?

Nature'sgrafter

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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 9:25 pm Post subject:
effectively yes. unless its split where in you can cut out the offending strip an replace.

alison
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 9:38 pm Post subject:
ok, thanks.

RichardW

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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 9:40 pm Post subject:
Better to use nails than screws, but if you must use screws use ones that have a non threaded shank length that equals the floor board thickness or it wont pull down tight properly.

alison
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 9:42 pm Post subject:
Oh ok. I thought screws would hold it better. Normal nails, or ones with little ridges at the hitting end?

Liz in Ireland

Joined: 27 Jan 2009
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 13 10:39 pm Post subject:
I point out all the squeaky floorboards to visiting boy and girl friends of daughter and sons You wont be able to miss them and I will hear any bedroom hopping

alison
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 13 5:32 am Post subject:

Liz in Ireland wrote:

I point out all the squeaky floorboards to visiting boy and girl friends of
daughter and sons

You wont be able to miss them and I will hear any bedroom hopping

It is in the B&B. Unfortunately guests aren't missing them either!

NorthernMonkeyGirl

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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 13 6:02 am Post subject:
Can you claim it's a historical nightingale floor?

Dreamcatcher

Joined: 04 Apr 2013
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Location: Brechfa Forest

Posted: Sat Aug 17, 13 9:09 am Post subject:
These are the type of screws you need: https://www.toolandfix.com/spax-t-star-plus-flooring-screws-4-5-x-60mm-tub-300.html?gclid=CIXX1oeQhLkCFU_MtAodBSoA3g Be careful to avoid any cables or pipes!

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