DIY Cheat Sheet - How to Fix a Squeaky Floorboard

MoneySupermarket present: DIE CHEAT SHEETS DIY #6 How to fix a squeaky floorboard CHEAT SHEET Although they're good for notifying you of an intruder, we allI know how annoying a squeaky floorboard can be. So here's how to fix them... You will need: VA drill VA screwdriver and a drill bit V 60mm screws VA hammer /Talcum powder or chalk 1. Locate the squeak - remove any carpet or rug covering the floorboards and walk on the floorboards to find it. 2. Brush a generous amount of talcum powder or chalk between the squeaky boards – this reduces the friction. 3. If this doesn't get rid of the squeak, the problem may be the board rubbing on the joists underneath - use a claw hammer to help lift any floorboards to inspect the joists, then replace the board and tighten it by firstly drilling a pilot hole into the end of the floorboard (so that the wood doesn't split) and, using the 60mm screws, fix the board to the joists. 6- 30 mins Source: channel4.com/4homes/how-to/diy/how-to-fix-squeaky-floorboards MoneySupermarket com MoneySupermarket present: DIE CHEAT SHEETS DIY #6 How to fix a squeaky floorboard CHEAT SHEET Although they're good for notifying you of an intruder, we allI know how annoying a squeaky floorboard can be. So here's how to fix them... You will need: VA drill VA screwdriver and a drill bit V 60mm screws VA hammer /Talcum powder or chalk 1. Locate the squeak - remove any carpet or rug covering the floorboards and walk on the floorboards to find it. 2. Brush a generous amount of talcum powder or chalk between the squeaky boards – this reduces the friction. 3. If this doesn't get rid of the squeak, the problem may be the board rubbing on the joists underneath - use a claw hammer to help lift any floorboards to inspect the joists, then replace the board and tighten it by firstly drilling a pilot hole into the end of the floorboard (so that the wood doesn't split) and, using the 60mm screws, fix the board to the joists. 6- 30 mins Source: channel4.com/4homes/how-to/diy/how-to-fix-squeaky-floorboards MoneySupermarket com