How Do You Stop Wood Floors From Squeaking?
Hardwood floors develop squeaks and other noises over time as boards gradually loosen and rub against each other from foot traffic or other movements. Eliminating these unpleasant sounds from your structurally sound hardwood floors is a quick and easy project! Begin with a squeaky spot that is in a discrete place such as below an area rug or in a closet. This first spot will be used to judge whether your floorboards split or splinter with finish nails in which case pre-drilling will be necessary. Pinpoint the individual floorboard contributing most to the noise. Hammer a single finish nail until it is nearly flush with the floor. Stop at the first sign of wood splitting or splintering. If the floorboard did not split or splinter, use nail set to countersink it just below the floor level to avoid leaving a dangerous protrusion. If floorboard began to split or splinter due to nailing, pre-drill a hole about half the depth of the nail using a drill bit with a slightly smaller diameter tha
