floorboards noisy even after screwing

[mickcoulson]

Hi...... I have squeaky floorboards in one of my bedrooms. I have the carpet up ( new one being fitted ) and have screwed the boards that are squeeking, but that hasn't stopped it. Do i try talcum powder ? i would have thought the screws would work'
any help please
mickcoulson

 

[vinn]

Is there any sway or bounce in the floor?
Any gaps below the skirting?
Are the boards T&G?
What size screws did you use - each T&G board should have two per joist when face fixing.

 

[mickcoulson]

no bounce on floor / gap under skirting board / f/b tongue and grooved / screws 1"
thanks for reply

 

[HERTS P&D]

Your screws are too small, they need to be longer.

Andy

 

[catlad]

more like 60mm

 

[mickcoulson]

thanks seems to have done the job