How to Stop Squeaking in Hardwood Flooring

Growing up, I hated my grandparents old home. You couldnt walk in any room that the floors did not squeak. Squeaking floors are caused by two pieces of wood rubbing together. One way of stopping the squeak is to reduce the friction caused by the two pieces of wood with ultra-fine graphite powder.

You can purchase ultra-fine graphite powder at your local hardware stores. By pouring a small amount of the graphite between the boards, it could greatly reduce or eliminate the squeaking sound.

If the graphite does not eliminate the squeaks, then you can use well-placed nails. First, you will need to pre-drill into the wood and angled slightly toward each other. Once you have completed this, you will then carefully drive the nails into the wood. You want to be very careful not to let the hammer mare the surface of the hardwood floor.

You want to finishing nail, which has a very small head. You will have to use a nail set and sink the nails below the surface of the wood. To eliminate squeaking floors this way, you will require a hammer, cordless drill, and a small drill bit. The entire process should require not more than 20 minutes to complete. Your hardwood floor should be quite as and as good as new.

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