I have very creaky floorboards what can I do to stop the creaks
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Any advice on how to fix squeaky floors?
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i read somewhere to sprinkle baby powder in cracks to silence creaks. I tried this but it only worked where the cracks were big enough to let it through.
haven’t tried it yet but have been told that for creaky hardwood floors, sprinkling with baby powder and rubbing it into the joints should work
Dust them with baby powder or corn starch
Wait! Please enjoy those delightful creaking sounds. They are vocal signs of a loving old home and of memories of folks who have walked there in years past!
The squeak is the wood moving and rubbing against other wood or up and down on the nails. If you absolutely must, use screws to tighten them down. My father liked the squeaks because he could catch us trying to sneak in after curfew.
I would avoid powders or corn starch since these could create a slick surface dangerous to pedestrians.
Try pouring baby powder into the cracks and see if it cushions them enough to stop the squeaks.