I just tried it and it worked like a charm on the first board-to-board squeak. A few other applications not as much. Aside from pouring WD-40 down all of the cracks in my floors, I think a more permanent solution is in store... screws. BTW, you might also get temporary relief from squeaks by applying a new coat of polyurethane. The more you get in those cracks, the less it squeaks for board-to-board squeaks. It won't last but a year or two on old floors, but it does help stick things up for a while. Baby powder also works like WD-40 but can be sucked out by a vacuum if you use one on your floors.
My floating engineered wood flooring was squeaking terribly (concrete sub floor) when the temperature outside was very cold, and my relative humidity was very low - around 21%. I also keep my home fairly cool as well to save on energy. I reversed this I used 2 humidifiers to crank up the humidity and i now have my home temperature thermostat set up on Auto to keep the temperature constant at 21C. Most of the squeaking disappeared after few days when the relative humidity started to be in the mid 30's and up. I used the DW-40 dry lube for the remaining. Worked great. So, most likely, it was due to the environment. Easy to fix when you know about it, and if the squeaks really bugs me....and it works better than talcum powder. Thank you for the tip. I just hope that the DW-40 does not leave marks on the wood after few days...
That's great to hear! Usually squeaks are from some sort of moisture issue, whether it's a low relative humidity (RH) in the winter or a high RH in the summer. Although engineered wood floor is designed to be stable in most moisture conditions, it can sometimes react to changes in moisture swings. So keeping your environment consistent is really important. And it sounds like you've been doing that! Great job on getting to the bottom of your squeaks!
One more thing, has anyone noticed that every solution always works on RUclips? I would love to see this man come make this video at my house. The outcome wont turn out the same.
Now i have applied it on 20 m2 laminate squeaky floor. After one day floor is very silent. I spend just 150ml of WD 40. Thanx a lot Master Craft for this advice.
Happy to hear this helped! It may also be good to check the humidity of your home as well. That's a common cause for squeaks too. We have an article on our website about how humidity changes can affect your floor: themasterscraft.com/protect-wood-floors-whole-home-humidifier/
Thank you for the tip. Tried everything including screwing the boards down again. Sorted with wd40 in seconds. Not bothered about the slight stain as underlay and carpet will be going down. Many thanks
My laminated wood floor sounded like walking on paper during the summer. I tried this and it made the joint part open slightly, now I feel the panel lifting a bit and the paper sound is now a full squeak. This damaged my floor. Now it's winter and the floor are no longer crackling except for the wood panels that I fixed using this method.
I'm accidentally dropped paraffin wax oil on the floor right on the noise area with normal trafic, and it stop for almost 2 1/2 years, but the surface look a little bit thicker if feel by hand.
the issue I see here is that WD-40 eventually evaporates. Why not try light wood oils with the same procedure. Less smell and probably does that same thing. This seems like trying Coca Cola before trying actual liquid copper polish for polishing copper.
Such a stupid video where is the noice before and after ! The noice come from below the Surface when the planks become separated from the Joyce and it has to be nailed and the you cut the nail zzzk
It is actually working for me. I applied a few drops of WD 40 at the worse places. It took just 60 seconds before the squeaks was gone. It was 3 days ago.
Thanks it worked a treat , had a wooden deck chair and it squeezed when u sat on it sprayed WD40 on bits of the chair wiped clean and hay presto NO SQUEEK MANY THANKS FROM THE UK
Just rented nice apartment with new pergo , but it squeaks as hell , padding before putting running rug , also bedroom and living room , is putting rug pads work ? , will even put WD-40 before the pads
I was thinking the same thing, to cure it with an oil. What happens is, the squeak is produced by two very smooth surfaces brushing against each other. Wood becomes smooth over time as it dries and also is "sanded down" by other boards constantly moving. Introducing moisture (oil) makes the surfaces rough and does not produce squeaking noise. Simple as that. But it is a temporary solution as it does not stop boards from moving and drying again. How temporary, depends on the oil and how quick it is absorbed by wood and how quickly it evaporates. WD-40 does evaporate quick. It contains only about 10-20% of lubricants.
Well , I just got hearing aids and my 1955 hardwood floors SQUEAK loudly . So I was thinking about using linseed oil or mineral oil . I also have a gallon of WD40 with a refillable spray bottle with a spray or stream setting . There are many squeaks in the 14' x 18' floor so I may try all three in different spots. My computer chair has taken the finish from a 3 foot circle and will need refinishing after the lube job.
Sorry but I just viewed this video. Laminates floors have MDF and HDF core materials (pressed wood powder). I have to believe this would swell the core material in the joints. Luxury Vinyl Flooring has polymers that may plasticize with the WD-40 (at least that's my thought). While I believe the intention here is good, I would highly advise checking with the manufacturer of the flooring to see if doing this would void the warranty.
This is a temporary fix - it would be good to investigate a bit more and see why it's squeaking. Could be the subfloor, or could be seasonal movement if you live in an area with a lot of moisture swings. We have an article on our website that can help you figure out what's causing squeaks and how to stop them: themasterscraft.com/silence-4-types-squeaky-floors/
I had a very heavy bookcase that made the floor squeak atrociously when I went near it. I solved it by moving the bookcase an inch away from the wall. Lesson learned: Floating floors don't like heavy objects on their edges.
Why do ppl research Instructional Videos their already familiar with? There's not 1 "How To" Comment Section on RUclips w/out Random Anonymous ppl completely Undermining everything we just watched with a Simplistic: Why Not Do This, You Should've Done This, Try That. 🤷Smh
I’m in Canada...and lucky to have a great public healthcare system ....that I’ll need after I slip on the oily floor and split my head open to the tune of 40 stitches.
This does work, but: wd 40 is extremely flammable, is it a good ideea to moist your floor with this substance. I know that il will go away easily from the shiny surface of the floor, but it will moist the joints (which are not shiny). Isn't it dangerous?
WD40 is not flammable whatsoever. If spraying from a can, only the propellant is, however the product itself is not. Car detailers use it all the time to put a nice shine on engines for show and for car shows and is perfectly safe from any fire hazard.
If you're in a cold climate, your floors may also be squeaking because of changes in humidity. A good rule of thumb is to always have your humidifier on when your heater is on. We have an article that goes through the different causes to help you determine what's causing the squeaks: themasterscraft.com/causes-squeaky-floors/
We have a guide on our website that goes through what causes squeaky wood floors and long-term solutions for them. The method for fixing your squeaky floor depends on the cause. Get the details here: themasterscraft.com/5-things-floor-says-squeaks/
did this now need help getting rid of the grease stains. The whole floor is oily and slippery. Tried mopping with Fairy liquid, does not seem to remove it entirely. Please help save my floor, I'm lost
I mean ...... it’s a great idea and I really do appreciate it the fact that your showing us this .... but it’s not fixing the solution ... it’s a temporary... this is the type of solution to shut a old woman up when she’s annoying you and blowing up your phone ..... lmao I believe some people understand what I mean
Yeah definitely don't do this if you are refinishing. If you are refinishing it is best to use something like Squeeeeek No More screw kit. It puts holes in your floor but if you are refinishing it does work well and is easily concealable with a little wood filler. A resealed floor you will never notice.
I used wood ash on my laminate floor works great. I rub the seams with the ash, then I pour a bit down the seam and walk back and forth to let the rest of the ash fall in if there are any spots I missed. I have a wood stove so lots of wood ash for my floors and vegetable garden.
I sprayed a whole can on the floor. In all the cracks and from the under side and it did nothing. Floor still clicks loudly when the heat is on. Im going crazy im about to sledgehammer my floor to pices
Sorry to hear the squeaks are so bad! We have an article that goes through what the cause could be and how to silence them: themasterscraft.com/5-things-floor-says-squeaks/
It could be the subfloor, we have an article that walks you through what might be causing your floors to squeak: themasterscraft.com/causes-squeaky-floors/
I have the same problem in different parts of the house and is driving me crazy I’m even considering replacing all the floors, but it wouldn’t hurt to try something before.let me know if you guys found something that works!
@@LuisCalderon-jg7lv hi ys its very frustrating. What i eventually did was drastic....i drilled holes in the floor board...got a syring and injected wood glue into the holes....i then dragged bricks from out side and put it on the floor boards...for a few days...to let the glue set....i used the saw dust from the drilling to refill the holes so you could not see it....i just pushed a bit in with my finger and it covered it up really well as it mixed with the glue...same colour as well...it was a real pain..but it made a 80percent improvement.....you keep on injecting the glue until it is coming back up from the hole.....then rock on the floor board with your feet, so the glue fills any air pocket under the floor board.....some will take a bit...some will take allot....you will know its finished when...it oozese ou from the top....white asap with damp cloth....cover hole with sawdust...push in with finger....hope that makes sence
@@yaffayaffaful sorry to hear, read about your flooring I guess we are in the same boat Lol, this makes more sense to me I will definitely give it a try this weekend I’m hoping for the best and thank you very much for your reply!
That makes sense! We also have an article of other ways to stop squeaks. If you're needing another method for stopping squeaks, you can check that out here: themasterscraft.com/silence-4-types-squeaky-floors/
Hi, Because of the unnecessary distracting background music we can't hear the squeak, and the lack of it after the treatment, so we can't actually see/hear it working.
Whole night I had floor cracking since I had left window open, on one small area.I used small red straw that comes with spray bottle to in controlled manner spray it into groove only.After that I used generous spray of swifter wet jet cleaner liqiid and removed the smell of wd40.I found this video after I did all this.Whole night every 3-5 min floor was cracking due to temperature change.Bring those children and pets let's have them poison, me included at least I will sleep better.
if you do it right the floor is no more slippery than before you did it - listen to the whole video - wipe up the excess and thoroughly clean the area - sheesh, so many stupid comments!
It’s squeaking because either adhesive wasn’t used or nails are coming loose. This is not a permanent fix and if you pay someone to fix your squeaks and they do this, they’re ripping you off.
Definitely wouldn't want anyone to slip! Here's some other ideas of what to do about a squeaky floor - themasterscraft.com/5-things-floor-says-squeaks/
Yeah I would not recommend that. Especially when you go to refinish the floor and you're going to have bonding issues on every edge of the board because the WD-40 will not flash off... It might fix the squeaky floor but you're going to have major peeling problems I don't care how many times you buff the floor what's in between the cracks of the floor is there.
Works like a charm. Stopped all the squeaks in my floor. 👍👍
For how long?
Works great as Cologne also. Love the smell of WD-40 in the morning, the ladies love it!
w h a t
I use it as hairspray… sometimes I light it with a match for the billy idol look.
This is the topic of our next video coming out soon ;)
My thoughts exactly!
Nothing like the aroma of WD-40 wafting through the house!
I’m dying 😂 when I saw this this is the frost think that came to my mind 🤣🤣
Aroma goes away. Squeaks don't
PB BLASTER N BLAST THE SQEAKS AWAY 🙋🏿♂️🙋🏿♂️🙋🏿♂️🙋🏿♂️
The aroma takes your mind of the squeaking for a short while whilst you are living in the shed waiting for the smell to die down.
Nothing that $3 worth of BRÚT can't handle. That's enough Cologne for every single Male at ANY High School to use twice
I just tried it and it worked like a charm on the first board-to-board squeak. A few other applications not as much. Aside from pouring WD-40 down all of the cracks in my floors, I think a more permanent solution is in store... screws. BTW, you might also get temporary relief from squeaks by applying a new coat of polyurethane. The more you get in those cracks, the less it squeaks for board-to-board squeaks. It won't last but a year or two on old floors, but it does help stick things up for a while. Baby powder also works like WD-40 but can be sucked out by a vacuum if you use one on your floors.
Use screws with heat activated glue so they don't come loose as easily.
My floating engineered wood flooring was squeaking terribly (concrete sub floor) when the temperature outside was very cold, and my relative humidity was very low - around 21%. I also keep my home fairly cool as well to save on energy.
I reversed this I used 2 humidifiers to crank up the humidity and i now have my home temperature thermostat set up on Auto to keep the temperature constant at 21C. Most of the squeaking disappeared after few days when the relative humidity started to be in the mid 30's and up. I used the DW-40 dry lube for the remaining. Worked great. So, most likely, it was due to the environment. Easy to fix when you know about it, and if the squeaks really bugs me....and it works better than talcum powder. Thank you for the tip. I just hope that the DW-40 does not leave marks on the wood after few days...
That's great to hear! Usually squeaks are from some sort of moisture issue, whether it's a low relative humidity (RH) in the winter or a high RH in the summer. Although engineered wood floor is designed to be stable in most moisture conditions, it can sometimes react to changes in moisture swings. So keeping your environment consistent is really important. And it sounds like you've been doing that! Great job on getting to the bottom of your squeaks!
One more thing, has anyone noticed that every solution always works on RUclips? I would love to see this man come make this video at my house. The outcome wont turn out the same.
Now i have applied it on 20 m2 laminate squeaky floor. After one day floor is very silent. I spend just 150ml of WD 40.
Thanx a lot Master Craft for this advice.
Curious as to how the smell was and is it still working?
Any update please mate?
I tried on my new installed floor and it worked. thank you. It will be too much if I have to re-install the floor for a permanent solution.
Happy to hear this helped! It may also be good to check the humidity of your home as well. That's a common cause for squeaks too. We have an article on our website about how humidity changes can affect your floor: themasterscraft.com/protect-wood-floors-whole-home-humidifier/
Thank you for the tip. Tried everything including screwing the boards down again. Sorted with wd40 in seconds. Not bothered about the slight stain as underlay and carpet will be going down. Many thanks
Does this last ? Or so you do this often on your floors
@@wovenfaithapparel Hi, it has lasted to an extent. The squeak is nowhere near as bad bad though.
My laminated wood floor sounded like walking on paper during the summer. I tried this and it made the joint part open slightly, now I feel the panel lifting a bit and the paper sound is now a full squeak. This damaged my floor. Now it's winter and the floor are no longer crackling except for the wood panels that I fixed using this method.
Dont use this on Laminate, vinyl flooring
I'm accidentally dropped paraffin wax oil on the floor right on the noise area with normal trafic, and it stop for almost 2 1/2 years, but the surface look a little bit thicker if feel by hand.
I will absolutely try it. I've used Paraffin oil before and it helped some.
How did it go please?
the issue I see here is that WD-40 eventually evaporates. Why not try light wood oils with the same procedure. Less smell and probably does that same thing. This seems like trying Coca Cola before trying actual liquid copper polish for polishing copper.
Did you try wood oil yet? Sounds interesting.
I was waiting to hear the before and after?
Is there no before and after footage? That needs to be done to sell this video to the general public!
Such a stupid video where is the noice before and after !
The noice come from below the Surface when the planks become separated from the Joyce and it has to be nailed and the you cut the nail zzzk
@@richbird21 learn how to spell you idiot. what the hell is a "noice" or a "Joyce"
Podtrash Radio “Noice” is a meme
@@PodtrashRadio Learn what capitalization and punctuation is you idiot. What the hell is wrong with you? You are trash!
This movement between the tables, is it normal even when is a brand new flooor? Thanks a lot
Great way to polish your old hardwood flooring and have a great smelling house. lol.
Will this work for vinyl floor ??? Pls reply .my floor sound like popping popcorn.thanks
It is actually working for me. I applied a few drops of WD 40 at the worse places. It took just 60 seconds before the squeaks was gone. It was 3 days ago.
still squeak free?
YES
Still no noise?
Still no noise?
Thanks it worked a treat , had a wooden deck chair and it squeezed when u sat on it sprayed WD40 on bits of the chair wiped clean and hay presto NO SQUEEK MANY THANKS FROM THE UK
How long does this remedy last? Reason I ask is because I'm placing laminate flooring after I spray the squeaky area.
Just rented nice apartment with new pergo , but it squeaks as hell , padding before putting running rug , also bedroom and living room , is putting rug pads work ? , will even put WD-40 before the pads
I was thinking the same thing, to cure it with an oil. What happens is, the squeak is produced by two very smooth surfaces brushing against each other. Wood becomes smooth over time as it dries and also is "sanded down" by other boards constantly moving. Introducing moisture (oil) makes the surfaces rough and does not produce squeaking noise. Simple as that. But it is a temporary solution as it does not stop boards from moving and drying again. How temporary, depends on the oil and how quick it is absorbed by wood and how quickly it evaporates. WD-40 does evaporate quick. It contains only about 10-20% of lubricants.
last step = light a match and step away JOB DONE! hahahahaha
LMAO 😂😂😂
Just wanted to let everyone know. This is temporary solution. It works, but squeaks will come back in few months. WD-40 evaporates eventually.
Well , I just got hearing aids and my 1955 hardwood floors SQUEAK loudly . So I was thinking about using linseed oil or mineral oil . I also have a gallon of WD40 with a refillable spray bottle with a spray or stream setting . There are many squeaks in the 14' x 18' floor so I may try all three in different spots. My computer chair has taken the finish from a 3 foot circle and will need refinishing after the lube job.
I watched this video and tried it...yep! it worked! awesome
Great to hear!
Michael, were yours ENGINEERED hardwood??
Still silent?
Yea engineered hardwood. I sold the house a couple years ago so don’t know how it is doing now.
Sorry but I just viewed this video. Laminates floors have MDF and HDF core materials (pressed wood powder). I have to believe this would swell the core material in the joints. Luxury Vinyl Flooring has polymers that may plasticize with the WD-40 (at least that's my thought). While I believe the intention here is good, I would highly advise checking with the manufacturer of the flooring to see if doing this would void the warranty.
Great point!
Does WD40 dulls the clear coat? Did the cobtractor say WD40 smells on wood floors. How long does quiet last? Hmm 🙂
You are Amazing Thanks for this video tutorial and sharing this . My brother tried this and
it works 🤞 🌈😀
Can you use on real hardwood floors and it won't ruin the stain????
2:25 ...and once we were thru... the whole place STANK of wd40 for a couple of months! :)
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well no shit! That would be my concern!!
Can I use ballistol to try this? Just trying to test it out with something I have on hand that won’t harm the wood
Will this work on really old century home flooring with the thin planks.. Ive tried everything and I am slowing going crazy!!
This is a temporary fix - it would be good to investigate a bit more and see why it's squeaking. Could be the subfloor, or could be seasonal movement if you live in an area with a lot of moisture swings. We have an article on our website that can help you figure out what's causing squeaks and how to stop them: themasterscraft.com/silence-4-types-squeaky-floors/
What do you think about to you natural Resin?
I may be a little late to the party, but would linseed oil work too.
Did you try the linseed oil? If so, did it work?
I had a very heavy bookcase that made the floor squeak atrociously when I went near it. I solved it by moving the bookcase an inch away from the wall. Lesson learned: Floating floors don't like heavy objects on their edges.
Floating floors are a joke from my experience.
Thank you! I thought it didn't work. But when I came home 2 hours later ...the squeak was gone! Wow!!!!
I wonder how long it will last?
Is it still working?
How long will this solution work before need a reapplication. Generally speaking of course
This depends on a lot of factors, including how much traffic your floor gets, and how much movement is going on between the boards.
Why not just use coconut oil or spray pam? It doesnt evaporate, doesnt smell, isnt toxic and doesnt risk fading color in the wood.
Did you try that? Did it work?
I'm curious if this works too
Why do ppl research Instructional Videos their already familiar with? There's not 1 "How To" Comment Section on RUclips w/out Random Anonymous ppl completely Undermining everything we just watched with a Simplistic: Why Not Do This, You Should've Done This, Try That. 🤷Smh
They'll say something that's just Intriguing enough for someone to reply to it for reassurance. Only to be met w/out a Response. I don't get it
@@slimmyhendrix4067 dang you were so triggered there was a part 2 😟
Didn't work...spaces between the boards on my hardwood floor are too tight.
use graphite powder - same outcome but with no stink and no fire hazard.
WD 40 doesn’t ignite.
But it does have a bit of a bouquet ...
I use wood ash from my wood stove, works great.
This does work.
I’m in Canada...and lucky to have a great public healthcare system ....that I’ll need after I slip on the oily floor and split my head open to the tune of 40 stitches.
God bless your soul, I really needed that laugh 😂
LMAO !!!
Guess you never wax your floors
1 stitch for every WD??
Do igloo floors squeak??
This does work, but: wd 40 is extremely flammable, is it a good ideea to moist your floor with this substance. I know that il will go away easily from the shiny surface of the floor, but it will moist the joints (which are not shiny). Isn't it dangerous?
Just dont play with fire around your floors. lol
Why would people would put fire hazard the floors? That's why the use of a detergent after....
WD40 is not flammable whatsoever. If spraying from a can, only the propellant is, however the product itself is not. Car detailers use it all the time to put a nice shine on engines for show and for car shows and is perfectly safe from any fire hazard.
What if your kitchen was tile without cracks like the floor mine creaks
I live on a second floor. Will it drip down into the roof downstairs?
Shouldn't be a problem!
Right now I'll give anything a try lol!
Hope it helps! We also have more ways to stop squeaks on our website here: themasterscraft.com/silence-4-types-squeaky-floors/
Is the sample on the video , laminated floor ?
It's been awhile since we filmed this, but we believe that flooring is a wide plank engineered flooring.
does the squeek return?
Any suggestions for a squeaky bunky board. The noise drives me crazy but I dont think I will
Be able to sleep with the WD-40 scent. 🥺
If you're in a cold climate, your floors may also be squeaking because of changes in humidity. A good rule of thumb is to always have your humidifier on when your heater is on. We have an article that goes through the different causes to help you determine what's causing the squeaks: themasterscraft.com/causes-squeaky-floors/
would this work for squeaky stairs?
It may! You can also find other solutions for squeaks on our website: themasterscraft.com/silence-4-types-squeaky-floors/
Could you let us know which of these works best?
We have a guide on our website that goes through what causes squeaky wood floors and long-term solutions for them. The method for fixing your squeaky floor depends on the cause. Get the details here: themasterscraft.com/5-things-floor-says-squeaks/
Wood ash works great.
Is that fix a temporary one or permanent one?
temporary
ROBERT BUTLER g
Kay Realist how long will it last?
Might last a year or two, WD40 is not a permanent lubricant
Neither, unless you consider destroying your floor and requiring a new one as a permanent fix
did this now need help getting rid of the grease stains. The whole floor is oily and slippery. Tried mopping with Fairy liquid, does not seem to remove it entirely. Please help save my floor, I'm lost
Besides the fire hazard, now a tough mess to clean up. Two very good reasons to not try this at home.
how did you fix your floor? I have same problem or worse.
@@juliocesarovalle3021 I think I mopped it many times with fairy. And with time it got back to normal. Squeaks still remain
I mean ...... it’s a great idea and I really do appreciate it the fact that your showing us this .... but it’s not fixing the solution ... it’s a temporary... this is the type of solution to shut a old woman up when she’s annoying you and blowing up your phone ..... lmao I believe some people understand what I mean
That's exactly why I'm here lol
I just sanded my floors can I do this now or after i stain
WD-40 may interfere with the application of stain and finish, so best to wait until after your floors are finished.
thanks
Yeah definitely don't do this if you are refinishing. If you are refinishing it is best to use something like Squeeeeek No More screw kit. It puts holes in your floor but if you are refinishing it does work well and is easily concealable with a little wood filler. A resealed floor you will never notice.
Would this work on at laminate floor?
I used wood ash on my laminate floor works great. I rub the seams with the ash, then I pour a bit down the seam and walk back and forth to let the rest of the ash fall in if there are any spots I missed. I have a wood stove so lots of wood ash for my floors and vegetable garden.
What about food grade silicone lubricant spray?
I spilled wd-40 on my kitchen floor and now it's slippery, help!!!!
Anything that removes oil/grease should work, such as warm soapy water and some scrubbing
Will this work for apartment floors too? I live on the fourth floor and the squeaks have gotten worse over the years.
Only works up to the third floor
@@wayneguy6043 😂
Can I use this if I have underfloor heating?
I sprayed a whole can on the floor. In all the cracks and from the under side and it did nothing. Floor still clicks loudly when the heat is on. Im going crazy im about to sledgehammer my floor to pices
Sorry to hear the squeaks are so bad! We have an article that goes through what the cause could be and how to silence them: themasterscraft.com/5-things-floor-says-squeaks/
I would have like to hear the squeaks in the floor boards before the demo and after. How would we know if this really works? Has anyone tried it yet?
Good point! Will keep it in mind for next time!
Works for me .. 150 square meter of squiky boards .. this video help me .. thanks
So let's say I do this and my house IS a high traffic place, how soon would it come back?
It's really hard to say, there are lots of variables and the only way to find out is to test.
Caleb Unruh ty!
This didn't work for me! I worked the WD40 with a squeegee for a few minutes! It still squeaked! Could be a Sub floor issue?
It could be the subfloor, we have an article that walks you through what might be causing your floors to squeak: themasterscraft.com/causes-squeaky-floors/
Is wd40 white lithium grease spray also ok to use? Or should it be the classic wd40 like what you used?
We haven't tried that, only the classic WD40.
They are not the same thing. Wd-40 is a penetrating oil, white lithium grease is a grease.
i have bamboo flooring tried above method sadly did not work for me
I have bamboo as well. I was wondering if you found any other solutions on bamboo flooring?
I have the same problem in different parts of the house and is driving me crazy I’m even considering replacing all the floors, but it wouldn’t hurt to try something before.let me know if you guys found something that works!
@@LuisCalderon-jg7lv hi ys its very frustrating. What i eventually did was drastic....i drilled holes in the floor board...got a syring and injected wood glue into the holes....i then dragged bricks from out side and put it on the floor boards...for a few days...to let the glue set....i used the saw dust from the drilling to refill the holes so you could not see it....i just pushed a bit in with my finger and it covered it up really well as it mixed with the glue...same colour as well...it was a real pain..but it made a 80percent improvement.....you keep on injecting the glue until it is coming back up from the hole.....then rock on the floor board with your feet, so the glue fills any air pocket under the floor board.....some will take a bit...some will take allot....you will know its finished when...it oozese ou from the top....white asap with damp cloth....cover hole with sawdust...push in with finger....hope that makes sence
@@yaffayaffaful sorry to hear, read about your flooring I guess we are in the same boat Lol, this makes more sense to me I will definitely give it a try this weekend I’m hoping for the best and thank you very much for your reply!
I know this vid is old but I certainly would not spray or pour wd40 on my wood floors without footage of the before and after results.
That makes sense! We also have an article of other ways to stop squeaks. If you're needing another method for stopping squeaks, you can check that out here: themasterscraft.com/silence-4-types-squeaky-floors/
Tailgate warranty included!
Has anyone ever tried Tung Oil ?
While this method may actually work your demonstration proves nothing. Reading a lot of the comments I don't think I'll be trying this.
Hehee, that idea did cross my.mind! :P
That floor its practically new, dont see any issues with it, wd 40 wouldnt work in my apartment building with 50 years old floors
Right, old floors are known to be squeaky! In an old building, there could be some structural issues or movement happening with the changing seasons.
Didn’t work for mine :/
"Be sure that the odor of the WD40 is something you can deal with"?!? In a private home? NOT NOT NOT!!!
Will try!
Lol despite cleanup wd40 has a “fragrance” that will stick around awhile lol
Ironic that WD40 has something that will 'stick' around :P
Can't wait to spray WD40 on my CARPETED floor, that would be awesome.
Can I use wd40 for my squeaky bed at night. I know someone be listening 🙉
How long does this last? How many times will you have to reapply?
30deblanc This will depend on how much movement there is between the boards and how much traffic the floor gets.
I think it is better to fill the hallow spot...just saying.
Good point!
No one light a cigarette 😄
Hi,
Because of the unnecessary distracting background music we can't hear the squeak, and the lack of it after the treatment, so we can't actually see/hear it working.
Good point! Will keep it in mind for next time!
I would never do that! On any floor. Not recommended
the squeaks back when WD 40 gets dry
Leo Can that's what I was afraid of
Lol 😂
This is not a fix. It's a band-aid. A highly flammable band-aid. I pay for professionalism, not shortcuts.
Dont forget toxic to bare feet, children, pets and a destroyer of the floor finish - oh, and a voider of the manufacturer's warranty
Can you pay for mine too?
Whole night I had floor cracking since I had left window open, on one small area.I used small red straw that comes with spray bottle to in controlled manner spray it into groove only.After that I used generous spray of swifter wet jet cleaner liqiid and removed the smell of wd40.I found this video after I did all this.Whole night every 3-5 min floor was cracking due to temperature change.Bring those children and pets let's have them poison, me included at least I will sleep better.
You pay for RUclips videos?
Now your house will go in flames in a shorter time, Don't bother calling the fire department. 🚒🧑🚒
How about olive oil? It's odd that something organic such as wood should suffer the harsh petroleum bi products.
Would go rancid.
I agree with Philliipp, vegetable or olive oil would go rancid, probably mineral oil would be a better choice
And when you get out of the hospital after slipping on WD-40 and breaking a hip, you really don't care about a squeak...
Yup. It makes floors really slippery.
But the good news is if you apply some of the left over wd40 to your hip you should be good to go.
@@tracer1127 hahaha
if you do it right the floor is no more slippery than before you did it - listen to the whole video - wipe up the excess and thoroughly clean the area - sheesh, so many stupid comments!
😂😂
It’s squeaking because either adhesive wasn’t used or nails are coming loose. This is not a permanent fix and if you pay someone to fix your squeaks and they do this, they’re ripping you off.
Right, this is a temporary fix. Most squeaks are coming from the causes you mentioned or by seasonal movement.
Vegetable oil also works.
Terrible idea as it will rancify (rot) and stink. No offense intended.
@@acwrobel1 what about mineral oil then?
Hope you never redo this floor.
What is your preferred hardwood floor cleaner?
We recommend Real Clean Floors. You can find them on Amazon.
Bona is good too.
My 87 year old mom lives with me and if she were to slip on an oily spot I never would forgive myself..
Definitely wouldn't want anyone to slip! Here's some other ideas of what to do about a squeaky floor - themasterscraft.com/5-things-floor-says-squeaks/
dude that's why you wipe off the excess and clean the floor afterwards
Yeah I would not recommend that. Especially when you go to refinish the floor and you're going to have bonding issues on every edge of the board because the WD-40 will not flash off... It might fix the squeaky floor but you're going to have major peeling problems I don't care how many times you buff the floor what's in between the cracks of the floor is there.
Tim Smith - I agree with you. Do you know another way?
Better vax the floor?
Is there anything WD40 cant do?!?
I guess it really stops squeaks
That's only a temp fix, once the oil evaporates the squeak comes right back. Shims, screws are the best way.
Wouldn't the humidity of the wd 40 make the floor to get swolen though?
What? WD stands for Water Displacement. It will, in fact, reduce moisture.
Would the wood soften up in time?
No, this will not change the physical characteristics of the wood. It is simply lubricating the friction points that are causing squeaks.
Can I use WD-40 to stop the wife from yapping?
Didnt work for mine