plugcrazy
06-07-2008, 02:36 PM
How can I quiet squeaky stairs? I have about 4 steps which drive me crazy!
fishinmission78
06-09-2008, 07:59 PM
For a squeak at the nose of the tread, nail the tread into the top of the riser. To make nailing easier, bore a pilot hole slightly smaller than the nail's diameter through the tread. Drive one or more pair of nails about 2 inches apart and at opposing 45-degree angles for maximum holding power.
Step2
Alternatively, use Squeeeeek No More (for carpeted stairs (http://www.ehow.com/how_115509_silence-squeaky-stairs.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art##)) or Counter Snap (for hardwood stairs) fastening systems. The trim screws in both systems break off just below the surface, leaving only a tiny hole, and Squeeeeek No More screws go right through the carpet without damaging it.
Step3
Fill any holes with color-matched wax-filler sticks or crayons, and buff any wax residue off the face with a dry cloth.
Step4
Put graphite or talcum power into the crack at the rear of the tread to stop squeaks there.
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