How Do You Quiet Squeaky Wood Floors?
Wood floors often get squeaky in dry, warm weather but before you go craxy or fork over hundreds to a repairman just to make a few adjustments, try fixing it yourself. You may need a helper and a quiet afternoon, though! Assuming you have a basement, grab a helper and get to work. If the basement has a finished ceiling, you may just have to consider the squeaks as part of your home’s charm! Have your helper walk across the floor above while you listen for squeaks in the basement. It may take a few rounds, but mark the spot with chalk when you hear it. If the subfloor has seperated from the joists in the floor, simply drive a shim between the two. Shims are thin so you may need to stack a few together to stop the squeaking. If the floor is still squeaking, countersink a few screws into the boards from the top. Countersinking means driving a nail or screw in at an angle.
