Squeaky floorboards are a highly frustrating issue that can sometimes occur after wooden flooring has been fitted. Most of the time this is simply due to the nature of wood and the fact it expands and contracts due to the changing heat and moisture levels in the environment.

In the majority of cases this will not cause too much annoyance to householders as the flooring just needs adequate time to settle in to its new surroundings. After the floor has gone through all the seasons, the squeaking and other noises coming from the boards should be minimal at worst.

However, there are ways of tacking a more persistent problem; you just need to locate the main source of the sound. Once you’ve done this, you may wish to try brushing chalk or talcum powder between the planks to minimise the friction. If the boards are rubbing up against the joists, the loose planks can be tightened by screwing them to the joists. This should help to ensure the structure designed to support the floor is sturdy and fully in place.

If you have found that the cause of the squeaking is actually a wooden staircase, a wooden wedge can be driven beneath the stair tread to tighten it against the side of the stairs.

Should you find that the floorboards make sounds no matter what you do, contact the wood flooring experts who have many years of experience in sorting every kind of problem associated with this type of floor. They will advise on how to approach this situation going forwards.