How can I repair my stairs so they don't squeak as much?
How to stop squeaking carpeted stairs?
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This would be the best kit for squeaks under carpet. All you need to do is locate the stringers and screw the stairs down. Stringers are usually along the sides of the stairs.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Squeeeeek-No-More-50-Count-Self-Drilling-Concealed-Screw-Hidden-Fasteners-1-sq-ft-Coverage/4441839?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-google-_-lia-_-126-_-fasteners-_-4441839-_-0&store_code=1828&placeholder=null&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzLPrzK705gIVTvDACh0RAwNGEAQYAiABEgJ_z_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
super easy to do! here's a video I made to show you https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/how-to-fix-squeaky-floors-through-carpet/
Hi Deb, do you have access beneath the stairs? If you do a few well-placed screws to tighten up the treads will help with your squeaking problem. Just be sure the screws don't go through to the carpet and cause a problem.
I will give it a try thanks
From FamilyHandyman.com:
Fix Squeaks Through Carpet
If you have carpeted stairs and a squeaky step that’s driving you crazy, you can still fix it without removing the carpet. Check the internet or home centers for special squeaky floor repair kits that tighten treads without damaging the finished floor. The kit shown here is designed to send a snap-off screw right through the carpet without damaging the fibers. Find the squeak by bouncing up and down on each step, then drive the specially scored screw through the middle of the depth control jig, down through the carpeted tread, and into the stringer or riser nearest the squeak. The jig stops the screw head right below the tread’s surface. Use the screw gripper located on one side of the jig to rock the screw back and forth until the excess length snaps off.
Required Tools for this Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
Required Materials for this Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here’s a list.
https://www.familyhandyman.com/floor/floor-repair/how-to-repair-squeaky-stairs/