I was on the radio and had about 20 questions able to answer them all ,except .
Squeaky real Hard wood floor. No access from underneath.
Any thoughts .
I was told on the air to try talcum powder .
Received an email saying the same thing, received another email says it does not work .
I said I would ask the experts and see if they have any thought or ideas .
Have received 16 e-mails and more now arriving
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The more I hear,
the more I see!
NACHI is the one for me !
Roy Cooke R.H.I. Royshomeinspection.com
A HAPPY NACHI MEMBER,… More find this out ever day!
Powders and oils are only a temporary fix. The squeak may not even be in the hardwood but in the sub-floor below. The only permanent solution ( if it bothers you enough) is to screw down the offending area to stop the movement. I have used #7, 2" drywall “trim” screws. Locate the floor joist (can be tricky) where the squeak is, pre-drill pilot hole and insert screw(s). The heads of the screws are small enough that a furniture crayon can touch up. Home Depot sells special screws for squeaky floors. You snap the heads off after the screw has be inserted into the floor. They are a bit big though for this type of fix.
Good one Roy R I remember seeing them about 20 years ago and forgot .
If I remember there is a tripod to keep the screw straight and not go to deep.
Roy Sr