mjmooney Posted September 7, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 7, 2012 How to replace floorboards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Why would you replace creaky floorboards? They are a fantastic addition to any home. Just don't replace it with carpet. Carpet is horrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEndVillan Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Anyone ever gone to the trouble of replacing floorboards? I'm considering doing the whole of my upstairs as the whole place creaks and moves underfoot. I'm guessing it going to be pricey, just wondered if anyone had any tales from doing it themselves? I'm lead to believe that the squeak noise is made by the nail moving up and down in the joists (is that what they're called). One way to eradicate the problem is to screw the floorboards down. Won't look good if you're going bare floors, but if you're re-carpeting, jobs a good 'un. I replaced a load in my old house, it was quite easy, but I did have the use of various electronic saws. The ball ache is the sanding, which is just horrible, and covers the whole house in dust for days and weeks. Then the not walking on then before the vanish is dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 nah, its carpeted over the top, its just they've been up and down so many times over the years they're all loose, creaky etc. Pretty much every room upstairs has creaky/loose floorboards. Tempted to bung a few quid at someone to take them all up and replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 OH. MY. ****. GOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 why dont you just buy a paper weight that looks exactly the same for a couple of quid, then get someone to engrave the bottoom for a couple of quid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 It's not the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Anyone ever gone to the trouble of replacing floorboards? I'm considering doing the whole of my upstairs as the whole place creaks and moves underfoot. I'm guessing it going to be pricey, just wondered if anyone had any tales from doing it themselves? sweep talcum powder over the floor to stop them rubbing together. simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_chemist Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 You need ring shank nails. There are grooves going around the shank of the nail which grab the floorboard and the joist below stopping them from moving. Worth a couple of quid to save hundreds getting the boards replaced. Pull the carpet back, bash the nails in, see if it works...just don't hit a pipe or cable!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Go look at the google doodle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 7, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 7, 2012 Very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted September 9, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 9, 2012 Congratulations London. What a remarkable festival of sport, pride, camaraderie, humour and love for our fellow human beings. So proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Played golf with Dean Kiely on Saturday, top top bloke. He had some interesting stuff to say about all things football, including that he thought it would be a tough season for us. He's good mates with Given and said that Paul Lambert didnt realise just how poorer shape the squad was in before he took the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Did anyone else get a huuuuuuge hit of nostalgia by watching BFGon ITV3 yesterday evening? Classic TV. Yes I do realise that I'm posting this fresh from slating ITV in another thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amsterdam_Neil_D Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 [smart-alec gobshite]If it was a VTOL engine, it definitely wouldn't matter anyway.[/smart-alec gobshite] Ha ha..... but now you have melted the conveyor belt ! Unless we are doing this in a vacuum ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Good Lord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 And then tries to blame it on the mayor of London Stupid bint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 11, 2012 Author VT Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2012 Stays on the phone the entire time. So dedicated, inspirational stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Daft word removed. Utterly useless (and tenuous) trivia; she used to stalk my missus' friends' half-brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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