Screwing down floorboards
Discussion
Having trouble getting a joiner to come and lift and screw down loose floorboards that we have in a few rooms, and as a new carpet is looming (no pun intended) I'm half thinking I should just do it myself. Wanted a joiner in case they saw any joist work that needed doing and just general convenience.
These screws were recommended in a previous thread (no pun intended) http://www.screwfix.com/p/spax-flooring-screws-4-5... does that advice still stand?
When I tried this previously (with some different screws) my drill/screwdriver wasn't strong enough to get the screws all the way into the joists - what kind of power should I be looking for? Or will the spax screws drive through much easier?
And how much should I be bothered about taking a board up before screwing it down? I'm not that fussed about perfectly flat, I just don't want them to move and make noise. Equally, I don't want to screw them down and lay the carpets, only for them to come loose again.
Standard 1930s joist/floorboard combination, if it makes any difference.
These screws were recommended in a previous thread (no pun intended) http://www.screwfix.com/p/spax-flooring-screws-4-5... does that advice still stand?
When I tried this previously (with some different screws) my drill/screwdriver wasn't strong enough to get the screws all the way into the joists - what kind of power should I be looking for? Or will the spax screws drive through much easier?
And how much should I be bothered about taking a board up before screwing it down? I'm not that fussed about perfectly flat, I just don't want them to move and make noise. Equally, I don't want to screw them down and lay the carpets, only for them to come loose again.
Standard 1930s joist/floorboard combination, if it makes any difference.
Bristol spark said:
I wouldn't go whacking screws in without seeing whats below......
Water/gas pipes are usually notched through the joists directly below the boards.
Even right next to existing screws/nails?Water/gas pipes are usually notched through the joists directly below the boards.
I've lifted a few before so have a pretty good idea about where the pipes/cables are, but don't particularly want to be lifting up all the boards and relaying them.
I think it's more that it's a small job and if they get something bigger they'll drop it (with a day's notice, which I had yesterday).
Like I said, I'd be happy screwing the boards down (will check underneath, point noted) but I wouldn't be able to notice any warping/deterioration in the joists if there was any, which is why I wanted a joiner to do it.
But having said that the number of times I've got a tradesperson in and they've ended up doing a less than perfect job anyway....
Like I said, I'd be happy screwing the boards down (will check underneath, point noted) but I wouldn't be able to notice any warping/deterioration in the joists if there was any, which is why I wanted a joiner to do it.
But having said that the number of times I've got a tradesperson in and they've ended up doing a less than perfect job anyway....
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