HOW TO FIX LOOSE CREAKY AND SQUEAKY STAIRS

[@homeimprovements]

Links in the description for the tools required

[@homevideotransfer-vhstodvd9744]

Followed your instructions, one week ago, and all is fixed , thank you.

[@homeimprovements]

@@homevideotransfer-vhstodvd9744 amazing good to hear 😁😁😁

[@graveyard-shift]

Used the screws on my stairs....no squeaking what so ever..... cheers fellas....top advice.

[@homeimprovements]

Glad that our video has helped you. Thank you for your comment.

[@name-ce7sn]

​@@homeimprovements hi my landlord has gone over my very old staircase with mdf in your opinion was this good idea? Because it looks terrible and has made them even steeper and narrower.

[@nigelrobinson3294]

Many thanks for this video, glue and screws used last night on an extremely noisy staircase. 6 hours work and after leaving overnight you can hardly hear anything. Great video

[@homeimprovements]

Quality 😁😁

[@maxbrady5634]

I have never commented on anything but I am so happy with my formerly creaky stairs after following these instructions, I had to post. Don’t skip the glue! I tried just putting in screws at first and it helped a little, but then I finally got around to doing the glue and the things are silent now. Thanks!

[@homeimprovements]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sandrafagan8693]

Where do upu get this glue please judt had counsel DCC fix 😢.my staircase and it still creaking and very bad understaris waist of storage space 😢 not a happy camper I can't stand half hearted work and it seems yo be thd norm these days ypu guys are amazing people thanks for video

[@SamOsborne92]

Got to say big thanks to the boys and this video. I was gonna get a carpenter in as I thought it was a much bigger job but it really took me an hour! Just glue, screw and fill. Easy peasy, thanks boys

[@homeimprovements]

👏🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@tk4270]

Just done this using your method as we are due a new carpet and its made a substancial difference. Our staircase feels more solid and definitley quieter. Many thanks.

[@homeimprovements]

Glad it help 🙌🙌 thanks for your comment

[@achuckiv]

This is one of the best diy videos I’ve ever seen… All shwaaaaagggg! Lovvit!

[@homeimprovements]

Wow, thank you!

[@lewisdurham1925]

Just wanna say big thanks to this video. Has been an absolute life saver. My stairs are squeak free ! Thanks so much !!!

[@homeimprovements]

That’s great thanks for watching Lewis

[@keynat9755]

Which method did you use?

[@Chrissyhappy]

Thank you. Going to try the glue method and the screw method. Belt and braces! If I’m paying for new carpet I don’t want to take it up again!😊

[@SuperMozzman]

Great video, im about to fit a runner on my stairs and this should sort the squeaks out first

[@jamesfoo8999]

Absolutely brilliant video. As always with you lot, plenty of info, and things to avoid, and why. Other vids are just crap "bang a screw in 'ere" no talk of pilot or counter sink etc. 👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you we appreciate your support 👍🏻

[@christo-t7e]

Nice one gonna have a go at this my stairs are awful

[@derrickbrown9202]

Used the screw method and banged in some nails underneath for extra strength. Now squeaky clean 😊

[@MattWhite-zt8ik]

Did all of the above nice work lads ,also add some pva after without water around all the joints 😊

[@homeimprovements]

😊👌🏼

[@juliewhiteley2211]

Works amazingly and unbelievably top 3 steps were a big problem yesterday...today not a sound Wow xx

[@KumaMooMoo]

Great video - will this work in a newer house with stairs that appear to be MDF ?

[@homeimprovements]

It can yes 😊

[@Whatsupp666]

Sound advice cheers 👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 👍

[@simonwise8510]

Well, that worked. Thanks for the clear instructions.

[@homeimprovements]

😊😊

[@mykolashatkovskyi576]

Thank you, gentlmen - you've helped a lot. Can I kindly ask you to do next video aout howto fix squeaky stairs WITH the access underneath, please? Anyways - great video, thank you again.

[@homeimprovements]

We will try and thanks 😁😁👏🏼👏🏼

[@stevegeek]

In the process of replacing carpet so great chance to fix squeaky stairs...great vid. One question. The bottom riser is quite loose where it meets the floor, which is concrete. Would screwing from the top and PVA along the bottom edge work here too? Not sure how well PVA will stick wood to concrete? I'm thinking it may be better to use a stronger adhesive (like epoxy?) and / or drill a hole and squirt some expanding foam filler behind it. Cheers.

[@m0nk3yl0v3r]

This feels like People Just Do Nothing... but with carpenters.. Nice one thanks!

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for watching!

[@djjameshayes9766]

Easiest video to follow I’ve seen 👍

[@homeimprovements]

😁🙏🏼

[@declanboyle2508]

This saved me a lot of hassle and money, did it myself (builder was charging £700!). Can I check please, have you done any videos on damp proofing? I have some rising damp on the ground floor of my property, seems very expensive to get an expert specialist in, wondering if I can do it myself?

[@homeimprovements]

Not as of yet we haven’t 😊

[@realdigitalninja]

Thanks phil for the tips. please can you show us the options when you DO have access to the back of the stairs? thanks

[@homeimprovements]

We will try and get that covered in a future video 😊

[@richardjohnson4590]

In my experience the hole size in the the 1st piece of wood needs to be just big enough to allow the screw to fit without it biting on the wood. You then need to stop drilling when you hit the second bit of wood, although a smaller diameter drill size is ok to continue drilling into that with for a pilot hole ( if you can find one long enough ) This is so that when you put the scew in, it hits the second piece and and the thread only bites into that piece. This way, the 2 pieces of wood will pull together ok. If the screw is biting in the first piece of wood ( say if you use a drill bit of smaller diameter than the screw) , then when it hits the second piece, of course it will screw into it, but the 2 pieces cannot pull together, they will just remain as they are in terms of the gap and distance from each other. Although this could still stop squeaking, as it will now prevent them from moving against each other, isn't it better if one piece is pulled in tighter against the other piece? So to achieve that, the screw needs to be able to fit and rotate in the first piece and move in and out without it's threads biting on the 1st piece. It only needs to bite into / grip on the second piece, and then, as you tighten the scew up, the 2 pieces of wood can pull towards each other , making a tight fit that shouldn't creak / squeak. That's what i think anyway :)

[@johnwelch2001]

I'm attempting to sort the stairs in my house, but for some reason a wall was built half way down the stairs, so only have access to around.a third of the underside, so this video is most helpful. The main problem I'm having is a number of the risers are split across the full width of the stairs, and since I do not have access to the underside, can you suggest a way that I can fix the problem?

[@homeimprovements]

You could over clad the risers with some think ply / mdf glue and screw 😁

[@deedee8583]

What size screws

[@EmilyHolt-rv8hf]

Is there a video on how to lift carpet & put back down ? One person job? I moved in 3 weeks ago; carpeted 2 weeks ago and noticed stairs are really noisy Hoping to do this amd Mayne extra underlay? Not sure - thanks :(

[@syedalom0395]

Brilliant video !

[@albertodarla715]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheKeyholeSessions]

not sure what the deal is with my own stairs, but I did this, successfully securing the treads to the risers, and the squeak is still there just as strong as before.

[@MrJokerh61]

Brilliant video thank god for a UK video

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks mate

[@DavidHanna-k2f]

I have a tread that has split . What is the best way to replace if

[@PeterL-r6w]

Use "Drywall/Plasterboard Screws.... The thread goes all the way to the head. Usually + head...for your 'driver...

[@NadirIslam-ny8wd]

I have access to my staircase. Shall I use a wooden slat just below the treads or just apply PVA from the back as well?

[@homeimprovements]

You should do this by adding blocks underneath use pva and add screws

[@jacojaco8436]

Hello. Can i do that on finished stairs?? Isn’t the glue going to damage the stain?? Thanks!!

[@erikacelestin8199]

Ok...well im going to try this. Really hope i dont break my whole staircase. Wish me luck!

[@homeimprovements]

Screw and glue it will be fine 🙌

[@teocastelvecchi]

what do you do if you do have access?

[@viceminerrr4802]

i’m about to put down flooring on my stairs, when i’ve removed the carpet 2 risers are damaged, one is being held in place with them clips and the other the bottom part is missing, i don’t have access to the underside of the stairs, how can i repair these before i put the laminate flooring over thanks in advance for any help

[@sonynamase]

Thanks!

[@RosieShrimplin]

Hope you can help... There are gaps between each step (between tread and riser) and all videos and articles are about the sides of stairs having gaps. I need to fill the holes but I am not sure what to use to fix this!

[@NutureandNourish]

I’m going to try this thank you 😊

[@homeimprovements]

You’re welcome 😊

[@VijayGovindaraj-t2y]

Thats is very useful bro. Thanks.

[@damianb3486]

what screws did you use? , what length?

[@simonguzza]

Didn't know Harry Kane had a sideline in DIY videos

[@carltroia6235]

What if the gap where the glue goes is quite big and you just know the glue isn’t going to bring them together Any ideas Thanks

[@homeimprovements]

A pu glue may be a better option as it expands.

[@nmcben]

Great just what I needed thanks 😊

[@kimberleyvipond3549]

Would this method stop the stairs cracking and making a loud popping sound? Would you recommend putting screws from the tread into the side of the stairs (the bit of wood on the wall)

[@homeimprovements]

If you have access to the underside you can do a superior fix 😊👌🏼

[@kimberleyvipond3549]

@@homeimprovements I can’t get underneath 🙈

[@Vinyl-Sloth]

Great video what can I do if it is cracked?

[@homeimprovements]

All depends on the exact damage tbh

[@judd9695]

Nice one for the tip about L brackets because that was another idea of mine. 😬 Would you recommend using watered down PVA then when that's dry a bead of wood adhesive on top? Cheers for the video

[@homeimprovements]

That’s a good shout mate 👌🏼

[@AndxRev]

Awesome video, worked like a charm!

[@homeimprovements]

Glad it helped! Please let us know if you have any video requests

[@gwilo74]

hi i have reached a point where sanding is useless. please can anyone advise how to proceed?? how do i attach photos, so you can see my troubles?

[@franksmith7425]

I tried the screws but I’m always left with a wee lip of screw coming out is so annoying… any advice ?

[@errornotfound4004]

Get yourself an impact driver

[@Gambling4Life]

Would be good to see part 2 with under access , great video

[@homeimprovements]

Soon as we get something come up we will 😊😊

[@georgeforeman9366]

​@homeimprovements ❤ive got access underneath, come do mine!

[@mrdeecov]

got any links to your super duper fix if we have got access under the stairs ? and would you recommend doing the most from above AND under the stairs ? or just one or the other ? and which is best ?

[@homeimprovements]

We are getting one filmed 😁👍🏼 under is deffo better if you have access as that were the structural bracing is 😁

[@T0mat0S0up]

What colour are the panels either side of the stairs?

[@homeimprovements]

Try get colour for you 😊

[@T0mat0S0up]

@@homeimprovements thank you!

[@space509]

What kind of pva do you need? Is it a primer or a glue?

[@homeimprovements]

Wood glue will work fine 😊

[@space509]

@The Home Improvements Channel UK What about for large gaps between the stairs? Would shooting silicone caulking work you think? Got a really old house Going to caulk it as well as use trim head screws on the middle nose method #2

[@annrossiter506]

Hi do you happen to have a video on carpeting the treads and paneling on the risers please?

[@homeimprovements]

Not yet but we will try get something made 😊

[@annrossiter506]

Thankyou 🙂

[@Mobile-pd1uc]

Any videos for underneath

[@ewanseerex3224]

Can you show how to fix them from underneath

[@homeimprovements]

Will do

[@moisesortizzz6392]

Where I can find the glue

[@gyrypegasus3474]

saved my time , thank you😀

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for your comment 🙌🔥

[@dmertl75]

What size drill bit do you use?

[@homeimprovements]

Depends on the screws being used 😁

[@dmertl75]

Same ones you posted a link to

[@inthemix3013]

Does the glue go in before u screw it

[@homeimprovements]

Yes glue first 😊

[@BLUEHORIZON-g2b]

So it's a GOOD IDEA then to water down...." waterproof PVA Glue" WoW !

[@nyny6732]

Will these methods work for mdf stairs also?

[@homeimprovements]

Yes 😁

[@MP-ye1to]

What screws did you use?

[@homeimprovements]

Not sure but any 40-60mm wood screw will work fine

[@davidodactyl]

What’s the name of the thing which you have used before actually screwing down the wood?

[@homeimprovements]

Not to sure what your saying mate sorry 🙈

[@MTechOver9000]

counter sink

[@lewisdurham1925]

What size screws mate ?

[@homeimprovements]

Around 40-50mm as the treads are normally 22mm 😁👍🏼

[@katarinaoldakowski2141]

Love slippers :)

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks they are comfy 😂🙌

[@katarinaoldakowski2141]

Lol got PVC as per your instruction- thank you for video

[@homeimprovements]

Your welcome 🤗

[@clairelouisegaskell9256]

Is this easy for a beginner? I also need to be able take my carpet up without destroying it lol help 😅

[@homeimprovements]

🤣 do you have access to the underside ?

[@tracievans5019]

Odd q maybe but start from top or bottom or doesn’t it matter

[@homeimprovements]

It’s doesn’t matter but recommend top down

[@RALPHDunmire-km5rb]

good

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks

[@micapoan9]

Nice video

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks

[@ChuckWortman]

Only problem is if you have finished stairs the screws will look unsightly and the glue will be hard to clean up, won't it?

[@jamesfoo8999]

5:48 How does it go? 😅

[@tracievans5019]

Another Q what size screws - humour me I’m a women width and length please 😊

[@homeimprovements]

40-60mm will mark perfectly remember to run a pilot bit through first 😁

[@ReisePiece]

We have oak floors my mom would kill me if I put visible screws in the floor, but the squeaking is so loud at night it echoes and wakes people up. I hope the glue is enough!

[@homeimprovements]

Hope this works for you 👍🏻

[@hotmetalslugs]

What’s his issue with pronouncing consonants?

[@AnaMaria-kx3yq]

Like primarily because the sounds effects lol 🤣

[@homeimprovements]

😂😂 Thanks 😊

[@AnaMaria-kx3yq]

this is the sense of humor i wish my bosses 😅🥲

[@poriordan21]

👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@successtoad]

UUUU KKKKK!!!

[@homeimprovements]

🤣

[@teocastelvecchi]

naa nuuuh

[@davidjohnston4240]

Mixing water with waterproof PVA? What madness is this?

[@bobbnudd2502]

It's water soluble. Same stuff used in plastering.