How to Quiet a Squeaky Wood Floor With Talc
Squeaky hardwood floors are the bane of many homeowner's lives. Older homes develop squeaks and every footfall across them announces where a person is going and what she is doing. When a homeowner has a newborn or infant and is trying to keep one area of the home quiet, while at the same time check on the sleeping child, the inadvertent squeak of the floor can waken and upset both the child and the parent. Fixing this common problem may be easier than you think. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Isolate the exact location of the floor squeaks. In some older homes, a whole section may seem to be making noise when actually it is probably one or two active spots.
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Spread talcum powder along the boards or spots that are most active.
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Brush the talcum powder into the seams between the wood boards. Since these are often very fine cracks, you may need to sweep from several different directions. In small areas use a hand broom. The talc acts as both lubricant and filler.
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Sweep up the residue, and test the floor for squeaking. Repeat this until the squeak is gone. You may need to repeat this several times a year as the talc works down through the cracks.
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Tips & Warnings
For hardwoods covered by carpet, consider pulling back a section of carpet and foam to expose the floor. Brush in the talcum and recover.
