Chip board floors creak when, either the nails are not down enough and allow the boards to move and rub against the nail, or where the boards join they again are not fixed properly and will rub. screwing boards down is best but check for pipes and cables FIRST
Before laying karndean the floor would need over layiing with plywood, even if new chipboard is fitted 1st. Getting rid of the squeaks is a real pain it might just need screwing down tight but can often be a case of rip out and starting again
Nick shares his story of finding local tradespeople in his new area.
