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c_shah March 15th 06 04:40 PM

Squeaky floors
 
I have carpeted second floor bedroom with squeaky floor (only some
part of the room)?
Is there any easy and not so expensive way to fix it?


RayV March 15th 06 05:06 PM

Squeaky floors
 
Try this:

http://hardware.hardwarestore.com/27...t--108068.aspx

or these:
http://www.mcfeelys.com/product.asp?pid=0710-TSO
You should be able to find trim head screws at your local home center.
You will probably need a square drive screewdriver to install them.
Try in the closet first to see if they will mangle your carpet.


Toller March 15th 06 06:30 PM

Squeaky floors
 

"c_shah" wrote in message
oups.com...
I have carpeted second floor bedroom with squeaky floor (only some
part of the room)?
Is there any easy and not so expensive way to fix it?

Based solely on my experience, no.
When I bought new carpeting for my family room, I put in 100 screws wherever
there was a squeek. Quiet for 6 months, but now they are coming back.

Good luck.



c_shah March 15th 06 07:15 PM

Squeaky floors
 
RayV, how do I know directions of the joist?


RayV March 15th 06 08:23 PM

Squeaky floors
 
Generally, floor joists run perpindicular to the ridge of the roof, but
this is not always the case. Check the basement, crawl space or attic;
the 2nd floor joists will most likely run the same direction. Or, if
you can determine which way the long edge of the drywall seams runs on
the ceiling below the joists are probably perpindicular to that seam.
Or, try a stud finder on the ceiling below.



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