What's the Best Way to Fix a Carpeted Floor?

Is your carpeted floor creaking? If so, you should know that it's possible to fix it yourself, without needing to pay a pro to do the job for you! Today, we're going to share a bunch of tips which makes it easier to get rid of the annoying creak...fast!

Facts about Creaking Carpeted Floors

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Usually, creaks under carpeted floors occur in homes which are older. Older homes are gorgeous, but they do come with a few drawbacks and the tendency to have creaking floors is one of them. It's also possible to have creaking floors in newer homes, although it's more of a rarity.

If you have squeaky carpeted floors, you may find the sound a bit spooky. At the least, you may find it irritating. So, what to do?

Well, you should know that the problem may be the subfloor. Even if it was installed with care, the hardware which keeps to affixed may loosen over time. This may trigger creaking noises.

If you hear a creak in one spot each time that you walk over a space which is carpeted, you may be able to repair it without ripping up the carpet. To do this, you'll need to invest in a kit for repairing carpeting. To get started, listen carefully as someone else walks across the creaky spot. Mark the spot where the creak happens. You may utilize a sticky note or masking tape. If there's more than one creak, repeat the process until all of the creaky spots are clearly marked with your preferred material.

The next step is locating the joist. You may do so by tapping the floor with a mallet made from rubber and then listening for a thud which has a dull sound quality. You can't drill into joists, so you will need to find them in order to avoid them. When a drill hits a joist, it will stick. It won't go down as it should. To repair your carpeted flooring, with a mind to eliminating the annoying creak, you will have to secure your boards which surround the squeaky spot.

To continue, utilize a screwdriver in order to push the snap off-style screws from the carpet repair kit into the hole which will be found at the centre of the device. It will stop after it connects with the guard. The tip-top section of the screw should still be visible under the carpeting. Do this process every twelve inches across the length of the joist, on both sides of the creaky area.

Start the Repair Process Today

As you can see, it is possible to fix a carpeted floor that creaks, without needing to rip up carpeting. Now that you know the drill, you'll be able to do this repair yourself.

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