How to Fix Creaky Stairs - Easy DIY Fix Anyone Can Do!

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  • @jf2613
    @jf2613 8 днів тому +1

    No silly gimmicks, no annoying music, no superfluous waffle. Just straight to the point, clear and well presented information. A natural teacher.

  • @Llames
    @Llames 2 місяці тому +76

    Straight to the point with no additional crap! I repaired mine a few months before this video exactly the same way.

  • @fqlynx
    @fqlynx 2 місяці тому +24

    I love these UK DIY channels, money, headache and time savers for sure.

  • @SyncMan172
    @SyncMan172 2 місяці тому +32

    I cannot tell you how long I have been waiting for a video like this so I can fix my stairs at home too!!! Awesome 👌

    • @timocov
      @timocov 2 місяці тому +2

      +1 to this. Next one for the creaky floor please 😄

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +8

      Awesome, leave creaky floors with me and I’ll see what I can do for you

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +3

      Glad to help out

    • @grahamlambert3711
      @grahamlambert3711 2 місяці тому +1

      Me too

    • @chr1srugby
      @chr1srugby Місяць тому

      ​@@TheDIYGuy1
      Omg creaky floors yes please.
      Have an 8 year old new build. One bedroom in particular creaks like hell when walking on it.
      Would appreciate it! 😬

  • @vaughanbbrean71
    @vaughanbbrean71 7 днів тому

    BRILLIANT!!! just moved to a house with a seriously creaky staircase, so I will be doing this nin the near future, thanks!!

  • @pabar8
    @pabar8 11 днів тому

    Gave this a go a few months back when we moved in. Ready to give it another go now I can see how it’s done. Cheers

  • @stephenmclaughlin252
    @stephenmclaughlin252 9 днів тому

    great video thanks. will try this weekend. any videos for floorboards that creak?

  • @patburke5740
    @patburke5740 2 місяці тому +8

    Excellent video, this channel has gone from strength to strength, such vast content on this channel, theres something for every homeowner here to save them some money.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +2

      Awesome, that’s the name of the game. Eventually I’d love to have a catalogue of content that is so broad almost every key diy job is covered on the channel. We’ve a way to go yet though 😃

  • @gibsonduvall
    @gibsonduvall 2 місяці тому +7

    I didn't have creaky stairs but I watched anyway - Great video!

  • @paallotey
    @paallotey Місяць тому +2

    This is exactly what I needed. Straight to the point! Love it!

  • @1davestorer
    @1davestorer Місяць тому

    I was going to get a carpenter in for mine, but I'll give it a go myself now cheers m8

  • @peteyourdoom
    @peteyourdoom Місяць тому

    Great video.
    My teenagers have worked out which stairs creak so can get up the stairs without making any noise... 🙂

  • @youRTrue_PoweR
    @youRTrue_PoweR Місяць тому +2

    Great video. Clean cut, no fluff

  • @Rutlandhouse
    @Rutlandhouse 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much for this! So helpful, all our floors and stairs are so creaky and I want to address it while we renovate! Thank you 🎉

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @ShredderBenjamin
    @ShredderBenjamin 2 місяці тому +1

    You said you hope it would be helpful but to be honest I live in a new build flat and won't have that problem... I just like seeing how to fix shit in case I need to do anything in the future! Good explanation bud!

  • @invisibleni
    @invisibleni 2 місяці тому

    Ripped up the carpets of our new house today, you're a legend for this as I've a decent amount of creaking to solve

  • @Oc3anMaster
    @Oc3anMaster 22 дні тому +1

    What drill bit is that? you said canvas'ing drill bit, it looks like a router bit, I was curious what type. I plan to do this project myself very soon. Would a pocket jig work just as well?

  • @1conkers1
    @1conkers1 Місяць тому

    Great creek fix! As for the carpet replacement I’d 100% recommend getting it re installed under tension again, and a sharp edged bolster like that one will really easily punch through the carpet if there’s any resistance get that on again

  • @rabk5702
    @rabk5702 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent advice tried fixing stairs before unsuccessfully now I know the correct way thank you.👍👍

  • @chelsealee8125
    @chelsealee8125 2 місяці тому

    Ur media centre and your explanation was absolute brilliant
    Cheers mate.
    Started doing jobs myself after watching ur work

  • @spig3547
    @spig3547 Місяць тому

    Solid video, I often see these are they're terrible, this was spot on cheers.

  • @davetrave3557
    @davetrave3557 Місяць тому

    I wish I had done mine when I moved in tbh…I’ll have a go at this👍🏻👍🏻

  • @V3L0C1RAP70R
    @V3L0C1RAP70R 2 місяці тому +3

    Great video. I would love to see a video on how to fix creaking floorboards. I have tried to repair mine myself but I'm concerned about nailing into pipes etc. Talc has failed and I can't get the old nails out!

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +1

      Ok will do

    • @jonevans3731
      @jonevans3731 2 місяці тому

      I second this comment!

    • @chatlow
      @chatlow 2 місяці тому

      Thirded 😂 Thanks loads for this video as well, super helpful

    • @Red_Snappa
      @Red_Snappa 2 місяці тому

      Fourthed...🤙

  • @Mort7an
    @Mort7an 2 місяці тому +3

    Brilliant! Thank you so much. Can you do one for creaky upstairs floorboards, if you get chance? They drive me mad. :)

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +1

      Sure thing!

    • @Mort7an
      @Mort7an 2 місяці тому

      @@TheDIYGuy1 Thank you. Can't tell you how much I would appreciate that. :)

  • @geoff2671
    @geoff2671 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic advice ,my wife has complained for years about our squeaky staircase !Now I can have a go at this .Cheers 👏

  • @TooSpeedy
    @TooSpeedy 2 місяці тому +2

    Perfect! Can you do a video of fixing squeaks on landings under carpet?

  • @DavideSignoretti
    @DavideSignoretti 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video! What's the size of the countersink bit and drill bit? Thanks

  • @staffy9993
    @staffy9993 2 місяці тому +1

    Another excellent video, so many useful tools for us to make our homes better for us and our family’s and providing us the confidence to do it

  • @Chris-x7i5o
    @Chris-x7i5o Місяць тому

    Nice one, just bought some new tools. I'll give this a go tomorrow. Thanks for the great instructions.

    • @adraincornish4691
      @adraincornish4691 Місяць тому

      Don't use pva. Use d 4 polyurethane glue. You can buy on mastic sized tubes

    • @Chris-x7i5o
      @Chris-x7i5o Місяць тому

      ​@@adraincornish4691Luckily I haven't got the glue yet, thanks for the tip

  • @robertseery933
    @robertseery933 Місяць тому

    Thank you, watched this and followed your instructions. Job done...Happy with the results 👍 👍 👍

  • @Pmet14
    @Pmet14 2 місяці тому

    Just done mine using this method works a treat thanks for the tip 👍

  • @farukm7627
    @farukm7627 2 місяці тому +1

    You're a Pal. I'm ready to do this job right this week and was going to be looking for something like this fantastic video. Thanks Mate.

  • @alecmcdyer3636
    @alecmcdyer3636 2 місяці тому +1

    At last someone who knows what he's doing. Well done 👏

  • @peteosborne2032
    @peteosborne2032 2 місяці тому

    Probably my 3rd ever comment on UA-cam in 10 years. I love this channel, always my go to if I wanna find an easy way to fix something. Top work :)

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому

      Awesome, I’m privileged 😃

  • @craigray6090
    @craigray6090 2 місяці тому

    Just wanted to say thanks. Watched one of your videos on fitting a washing machine. Helped a lot. Cheers.

  • @BrianDavis1
    @BrianDavis1 2 місяці тому +14

    Can you do one on creaky floor boards please?

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +9

      Yep will do that for you!

    • @jayseabie215
      @jayseabie215 2 місяці тому

      It's been done on certain 'other' channels. (Don't won't to steal your thunder Mr DIY guy 😆)

    • @sorrysirmygunisoneba
      @sorrysirmygunisoneba Місяць тому

      @@TheDIYGuy1 preferably where you can maybe not pull up the old floorboards or they aren’t even

  • @pbarnfield
    @pbarnfield 2 місяці тому

    This is my next job once the bathroom is done. Tried bracing from underneath which helped a bit, but these 90's builds use MDF for the risers and they're shocking tbh. I like the idea of screwing the tread to riser from above. Already got my fav 5 min glue ready!!

  • @wonkylommiter6364
    @wonkylommiter6364 Місяць тому

    Subscribed! I have watched and learned from 3 of your vids now and this one is extremely helpful. many thanks mate!

  • @LawrenceTimme
    @LawrenceTimme 2 місяці тому

    Ive not got a new carpet for the stairs yet as ive got to plaster the hall and stair walls but ill be sure to do this before i get the new carpet in. Its also a great time to get fresh underlay too to make the stairs feels more squishy again.

  • @RB-xg2vz
    @RB-xg2vz 2 місяці тому +2

    This works a treat if you’ve got old chipboard flooring that was only nailed down and is now bouncy/creaking. Watered down PVA in the joints and decent flooring screws.

  • @AmaranthHeart
    @AmaranthHeart Місяць тому

    Any chance you could do a similar one, but when you do have access from the bottom of the stairs? Thanks!

  • @graveyard-shift
    @graveyard-shift 2 місяці тому +1

    Cheers for this one my stairs are so loud when they have settled at night and I come down in the morning walking right on the edges of the tread 😂.keep the great content coming.cheers again.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому

      Glad to help 😃. Thanks

  • @LondonGeezer1965
    @LondonGeezer1965 2 місяці тому

    Never done stairs before , thanks helpful my sons just brought a flat ! With stairs !! This vid will defo help
    Ps whats the make the "5 minute glue? " cheers

  • @neilwright8347
    @neilwright8347 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent vid , very useful 👍
    I need to do this to my staircase .
    My stairs look exactly the same as yours with the old paint on the steps and risers lol !
    I have cut the bullnose off and am gonna laminate my stairs .
    I bought a staircase template jig .
    Just wanted to know if i need to sand all that old paint off or can i leave it ?
    I am gonna use CT1 adhesive and want it to adhere to the laminate !
    Many thanks for your advice , much appreciated 👍

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful! Paint won’t effect the adhesive

  • @rn-ob1kj
    @rn-ob1kj 2 місяці тому

    Nice job, I'm gonna try this metod on my stairs.

  • @paddymalky1979
    @paddymalky1979 Місяць тому

    Now i know to to fix this i will think about doing it for a long time 🙂

  • @alanswan8139
    @alanswan8139 2 місяці тому

    Great video, as always. Will this method still work with the fast setting glue when the gap is around a centimetre ?

  • @TheWobblyFace
    @TheWobblyFace 2 місяці тому +1

    Very timely, I've got some work to do once I get the bits. Thanks.

  • @Mr.isntavailable
    @Mr.isntavailable 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video mate, your style of content creation is getting better, more action whilst explaining! Keep it up pal, liked and shared!

  • @daveplay1
    @daveplay1 2 місяці тому

    Perfect vid! I've got about 4 steps that have been terrible over the past few months, gonna do this next time I get abit of free time next week!

  • @SuperShrimper
    @SuperShrimper 2 місяці тому +1

    Could have done with this about 2 months ago but luckily came up with the same method. My stairs also had 2 triangular blocks between the tread and the riser that we screwed into as well. I found that at as I purchased an inspection camera that attaches to your mobile from Amazon and drilled a couple of small holes in the riser and poked it through.
    One of my risers was also split into 3 so repair it be adding 4 or 5 metal plates. It's probably one of the stronger treads now. And as carpet went down on top it's hidden from view.

  • @Dan-cp3sh
    @Dan-cp3sh 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, very helpful, love this channel, guy is a legend 👍

  • @discostu2
    @discostu2 Місяць тому

    Brilliant content you deserve much more subscribers! Thank you

  • @getthemusicout3212
    @getthemusicout3212 Місяць тому

    Thanks for this. Was going to do much more complicated re-fix, but this seems easier and more efficient. Just wondered about the chance of splittng the bull nose edge away on the tread surface with older timber. My home is 50 years old now, and one is already split. Is there any trusty way to reduce the chance of splitting off the bull-nose edge? Thanks 🙂

  • @orcue70
    @orcue70 2 місяці тому

    One the best vids for a long time. Fair play

  • @serbakreatif
    @serbakreatif Місяць тому

    Waoowwww amazing nice video good luck guys❤❤❤

  • @diddywright6165
    @diddywright6165 2 місяці тому +1

    Good video I got called to a job a month or so ago where a tradesman had “repaired” a staircase using ovals! Needless to say they started to creak in a matter of months, I used the same method as you by the way. PS what’s the deal with the new coating on turbogold screws! 22karat I reckon😄👍🏻

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому

      Cheers! I know, they are very bling 😂

  • @KaKA-mt2ei
    @KaKA-mt2ei 2 місяці тому

    I like channels that remind me of things that need to be done, and making easy

  • @paulalexander4549
    @paulalexander4549 2 місяці тому +1

    Would floor tite screws be the way to go or just standard wood screws?

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +1

      No specific screws needed. The ones in the video are just screwfix gold screws

  • @erikagalipo5460
    @erikagalipo5460 Місяць тому

    Well delivered and clear. Thanks

  • @MM-dt5vn
    @MM-dt5vn Місяць тому

    Very impressive 👏

  • @brechfaknives8187
    @brechfaknives8187 2 місяці тому

    Great video mate - Thanks for taking the time!

  • @johndervilla
    @johndervilla 2 місяці тому

    Great video. Is it the same process for bare wood stairs without carpet?

  • @ExtremeShez
    @ExtremeShez 2 місяці тому

    Great video, buddy. Thank you. ❤

  • @ludicer122
    @ludicer122 2 місяці тому

    Your videos are the best, There no nonsense and very informative!

  • @DjGiluk
    @DjGiluk 2 місяці тому +4

    Great video mate, some excellent tips here 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks as always 👍

  • @ksumar
    @ksumar Місяць тому

    Genius Sir, I salute you.
    But I don't think many standard people would be able to proceed with the repair you've demonstrated.
    When can you come around Bro.?
    Tea ☕ and biscuits included 😊.

  • @Mr_S_J_S
    @Mr_S_J_S 2 місяці тому

    Great video it's a step in the right direction 👍

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому

      Ah why didn’t I think of that 😃

  • @GaryThomsonJoinery
    @GaryThomsonJoinery Місяць тому

    Thanks mate, good advice, 👍

  • @Micah_Lal
    @Micah_Lal 2 місяці тому

    Best diy channel on youtube 👌

  • @mohammedawad2321
    @mohammedawad2321 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video as usual ❤

  • @GV-xx7vh
    @GV-xx7vh Місяць тому

    Very good, though modern stairs only have a 5mm thick ply riser, so screws will miss or worse split the wood.

  • @loverofallanimals
    @loverofallanimals Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for explaining how to fix creaky stairs, I would like to say I live in a very old house and because of the creaks on my kitchen door and stairs I was able to realise a burglar had entered my home. I immediately called police and shouted out they were on their way! There’s no way now I would fix any squeaks or creaks, but appreciate knowing how it can be fixed.

  • @Stubear22374
    @Stubear22374 2 місяці тому

    I’d love to fit new hardwood steps and apply carpet and rods but not sure how to start that hopefully you do something in the future

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому

      It’s actually not too difficult but does take some skills and techniques which I can share in future 👍

    • @Stubear22374
      @Stubear22374 2 місяці тому

      that would be helpful and give me the confidence to take it in I’m quite a good diyer

  • @antonyporter5045
    @antonyporter5045 2 місяці тому +1

    cracking video very helpful cheers

  • @chrisheald6897
    @chrisheald6897 2 місяці тому +4

    Fantastic, a simple problem with a very simple solution! nice one.

  • @KirstyHomer-g9b
    @KirstyHomer-g9b Місяць тому

    Any vids on how to help stop or reduce bouncing in lamanated flooring after it's been laid?

  • @azemoztemel5215
    @azemoztemel5215 2 місяці тому

    Was literally doing some work on my stairs, sat down to have a cuppa and your video popped up 😂 great timing, can I ask if the screws are anything specific? You mentioned 50mm long but no other details, any info is greatly appreciated

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +1

      Haha brilliant. No specific screws required for this job 👍. The ones used are just 4mmx50mm goldscrews

  • @Pete.Ty1
    @Pete.Ty1 2 місяці тому

    👍👍👍 Great info. Thank you

  • @terrywalker4733
    @terrywalker4733 2 місяці тому

    Many thanks for the info very helpful. I Enjoy your videos thanks for sharing.

  • @slippyg
    @slippyg 2 місяці тому +4

    Watched this a few times bought all the gear and remembered i live in a bungalow

  • @pedroDTV1989
    @pedroDTV1989 2 місяці тому

    Any chance you’re replacing a newel post anytime soon? I’m interested in how you’d attach it to the stringer

  • @kevindfung
    @kevindfung 2 місяці тому

    Thanks, I'll be doing all of those tips

  • @tonygoshive785
    @tonygoshive785 2 місяці тому

    Excellent stuff!

  • @chrisduchnowski3757
    @chrisduchnowski3757 Місяць тому

    I like sound of silence 👍🛠️

  • @Nimzzeee
    @Nimzzeee 2 місяці тому +1

    Is there a rule for drilling pilot holes. I never know what size is appropriate for different size screws

  • @ProK1904
    @ProK1904 Місяць тому

    Sweet.. we’ll be doing that shortly

  • @An.Individual
    @An.Individual 2 місяці тому

    Another really good video

  • @Mortimer1959
    @Mortimer1959 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant job

  • @peterrhodes9121
    @peterrhodes9121 Місяць тому

    Great video, but I've found our staircase doesn't have rebates, and the riser and tread just butt up against each other (or don't quite reach!) both under the tread and at the bottom of the riser! 1930s semi. I can see previous attempts to fix the squeaks by filling these gaps. How do i fix this design?

    • @msiviter
      @msiviter Місяць тому +1

      Yeah I have the same problem in my ex-local authority semi. I applied these techniques and they made little difference.

  • @lj6079
    @lj6079 Місяць тому

    Now it looks just like my staircase 😂. Going to work on it next week

  • @thermobaric
    @thermobaric 29 днів тому

    Is this the way to go about it even if you have access to the underside of the stairs?

  • @lj6079
    @lj6079 Місяць тому

    Is there a video on fixing floorboards on landing?

  • @leopard36cat
    @leopard36cat 8 днів тому

    Bang on!.

  • @BrianDavis1
    @BrianDavis1 2 місяці тому +1

    It’s a bit weird but our stairs creek in the summer and not in the winter! What’s going on there do you think? My guess with central heating on the humidity drops causing the stairs to dry out a bit.
    I suspect if I’m to fix it I should do it in summer?

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +1

      That’s something I’ve not experienced myself but your logic certainly makes sense! Give it a try 😃

  • @benchippy8039
    @benchippy8039 2 місяці тому

    Helps if carpet fitters screw grippers instead of nailing them. I usually leave a note on the stairs after fitted to remind them

  • @AmbientJoe
    @AmbientJoe 2 місяці тому +5

    Now do a video on a reoccurring crack on the join between the stairs and plasterboard.
    Feel free to use my stairs in the video 😂😂

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +1

      Haha! It’s certainly do able 😁

  • @MPA551
    @MPA551 24 дні тому

    Aces, subbed thank you.

  • @Jailbreaker236
    @Jailbreaker236 2 місяці тому +2

    'Step by step' I like it

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +2

      Haha I was happy when I thought of that!

    • @Jailbreaker236
      @Jailbreaker236 2 місяці тому

      @@TheDIYGuy1 brilliantly put tho 10/10....love watching your videos seen all of them about 2 or 3 times each

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 місяці тому +1

      Awesome thanks

  • @richardlphillips
    @richardlphillips Місяць тому

    Nice 👍