How to fix squeaky laminate floor boards in my Ottawa condo?

Sophia Young · · 3 replies

I have squeaky spots in my laminate flooring near the living room window in my Ottawa condo. It’s annoying especially in winter when heating dries the air. I read about using talcum powder or powdered graphite to reduce friction. Anyone tried this? Or should I pull up the boards and fix the subfloor?

Replies (3)

Laura Lee ·

Talcum powder helped me a bit but squeaks came back after some time. I ended up putting a few screws through to secure the subfloor.

Nathan Walker ·

You can try those laminate floor repair kits from Home Depot. They have some kits with screws and plugs.

David Young ·

Did you check if your baseboards are tight? Sometimes loose baseboards cause noise.

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