What is the best way to fix a squeeky floor


bododom , Sunday, 8th of August 2010 07:56:18 AM

My squeeky kitchen floor has linoleum tile on it so l can not drive nails 
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in it from the top. In the basement below l can get at the underside if l 
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dismantle air conditioning ducts(l did this previously). There is only a 
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small space between the ducts and the floor. Would wedges betweent the 
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joists and the floor work? If not what other options do l have?
 
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malibu , Monday, 9th of August 2010 09:13:06 AM

Gorilla glue can swell best bet would be to shim it  
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Boinski , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 08:25:59 AM

Squeeks add character. leave them be.  
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boots , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 08:01:12 AM

You will need a good wood glue (Gorilla Glue is best) a few 8  
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ft lengths of pine 2 x 2 is (Actual size 1 1/2'' x 1 1/2'') boards & a box  
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of 2' deck or wood screws. Cut the 2 x 2 is to size so they will fit in the  
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areas that are squeaking & lay down a bead of glue along the top & 1 side  
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of the 2 x 2 you have cut.  
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Place the 2 x 2 against the bottom of the floor & against the floor joist  
(support) on the side. Place a screw from the bottom of the 2 x 2 into the  
floor boards a minimum of every 12 inches if they run parallel or 2 screws  
to each floor board if they run perpendicular.  
 
Have someone stand on the floor above the 2 x 2 to hold it down & screw  
through the side of the 2 x 2 into the floor joist.  
 
You will have better results if you pre-drill the screw holes in the 2 x 2  
before gluing.  
 
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SweetBottom , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 01:02:48 AM

ok i had this problem too you have to walk over the floor and  
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while you are walking when you hear the squeaks you put baby powder  
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between the cracks. it will silence them and its safer than going under  
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the floor. good luck!  
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