How do you fix squeaky stairs?
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Pam Pipes
Trends are stained and risers are painted. No open access. Squeak is in the middle not the sides. Just like most people looking for an easy but permanent fix. Thanks all.
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The best way is to find where it is squeaking. Drill a small hole (1/8”) and inject glue with a long syringe. Then, use wood putty the same color as the stairs to fill the small hole. This is used in hardwood flooring to fix the same issue and it works very well assuming you can find the spot.
Pam here is a great site with good info. https://www.familyhandyman.com/floor/floor-repair/how-to-repair-squeaky-stairs/view-all/
Hi Pam,. If there's the slightest opening in the stairs, shake some baby powder at the back of each step, some may go in. Make sure you wipe down the steps , so no one falls, powder is slippery. Aloha!