Squeaky Chipboard what to do before tiling?

theandroids · Aug 18, 2017

Hello again guys, Took up all my laminate and the floor is pretty iffy, obviously done by cowboys.
Some parts are not level which I'm told I can level those parts with 'thin set' also is very squeaky but not that bouncy. How would I get rid of the squeakiness?
What is the best course of action. Would you just put down 'No more ply' and tile or should I do something to get rid of the noise first. I just don't want the tiles to crack more than anything else. X marks the squeaky spots. The tiles are 600 x 600 porcelain.

Bond · Aug 18, 2017

Hi, In the main the squeaky areas are close to where boards join, that would be consistent with board edges rubbing together when walked upon. Additional face fixing is problematic not knowing what's below, Cables,pipes,etc). So what about coring small holes in the top feather of the t&g joint pouring in a resin based wood glue, in addition drill and countersink small screws through the t& g also. Just a thought.

theandroids · Aug 18, 2017

Bond said:
Hi, In the main the squeaky areas are close to where boards join, that would be consistent with board edges rubbing together when walked upon. Additional face fixing is problematic not knowing what's below, Cables,pipes,etc). So what about coring small holes in the top feather of the t&g joint pouring in a resin based wood glue, in addition drill and countersink small screws through the t& g also. Just a thought.

How much do you think it will cost to put 8.5 sqm new floor down to stop the squeaking? The people that built this place were straight up cowboys. The nails are not even in the right places in the board.

Bond · Aug 18, 2017

theandroids said:
How much do you think it will cost to put 8.5 sqm new floor down to stop the squeaking? The people that built this place were straight up cowboys. The nails are not even in the right places in the board.

Doing the work yourself, ball park , £150! (Materials).

theandroids · Aug 19, 2017

Bond said:
Doing the work yourself, ball park , £150! (Materials).

That is lot. Is there any other way to pull up the existing floor without damaging it and add screws/nails in the correct places?

Bond · Aug 19, 2017

theandroids said:
That is lot. Is there any other way to pull up the existing floor without damaging it and add screws/nails in the correct places?

You could try that but honestly that's a lot of work and hassle and you will cause damage to existing flooring. I would overboard with 6mm cement faced insulation boards,glued and screwed, will also help deadening the squeaking boards.

theandroids · Aug 19, 2017

Bond said:
You could try that but honestly that's a lot of work and hassle and you will cause damage to existing flooring. I would overboard with 6mm cement faced insulation boards,glued and screwed, will also help deadening the squeaking boards.

Thanks but I've now realised that 6mm boards will make the floor too high for transition between rooms. So was thinking about ditra 3mm, once I try to kill the noise and level what I can somehow.

LM · Aug 19, 2017

Why is this running in two seperate threads?

Bond · Aug 19, 2017

LEE MAC said:
Why is this running in two seperate threads?

Was thinking the very same,myself?

theandroids · Aug 19, 2017

LEE MAC said:
Why is this running in two seperate threads?

I asked admin to delete the other thread yesterday.

theandroids · Aug 19, 2017

Bond said:
Was thinking the very same,myself?

didn't even realise it was still up and I was replying in two threads.

Time's Ran Out · Aug 19, 2017

It's a squeaky floor - it's worth 2 threads!

theandroids · Aug 19, 2017

timeless john said:
It's a squeaky floor - it's worth 2 threads!

lol

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