Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 224
NY
11-21-07, 03:33 PM
#1
stairs creak
we just purchased a new (built 7 years ago) colonial style house and 2 of the carpeted steps on the stairs to the 2nd floor creak when stepped on. No access to area beneath the stairs, don't like idea of pulling carpet up in a relatively new home (plus we're broke from closing costs); any suggestions to end the creaking?
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 39,968
GA
11-21-07, 03:38 PM
#2
If you can isolate the creaking, as to nose, heel, right, left, etc. you can drive 2 1/4" finish trim screws through your carpeting, into the tread and riser, drawing them closer. The screws will require (and may have in the box) a #1 square drive bit. The head will pass through your carpet and won't leave a big hole.
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 20,665
AZ
03-09-08, 08:29 AM
#5
Chandler.....trim screws won't grab the carpet yarn?
I hate trying to do anything thru carpet, but thats a good thing to know.
MIK...they also have the 'squeek-no-more ' thing at most hardware stores. I understand (no pers experience) those are supposed to work well.
I hate trying to do anything thru carpet, but thats a good thing to know.
MIK...they also have the 'squeek-no-more ' thing at most hardware stores. I understand (no pers experience) those are supposed to work well.
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