How to Fix Squeaky Stairs 

Just finally completed my 90 year old stairs using this method. Absolutely amazing results. I also used Elmer's pro-bond Max construction grade glue. Fantastic results. Thanks for the video!!

Best instructions I could find on RU-vid 👌

This is something I never thought I would find a support. Thanks a million!!

This actually works - Old stairs with no middle riser supports - this does work - thanks so much.

Excellent!! Was about to sink a chunk of cash into having them replaced!!

Who else is sick of getting cuaght stealing snacks out of the kitchen because of your squeaky stair? 🤚🏼

Absolute perfect explanation on what to look for and how to fix it! Thank you!

Really great video! Thanks for sharing. I opened up my stairs last night… the cleanup took twice as long as the work. LOL. This is the best video I’ve watched on that topic so far! 🎉

I can finally feel comfortable sneaking out at night 😂

Yeah, you did a great job on this video, and I liked the way you did it. Quick, bam, next shot, explained, done! Very nice! Thanks a lot.

100 year old house. Followed this video. Game changer. Thank you!

Just bought a new 90 year old house with very squeaky stairs and have been wondering how I was going to fix it. This is a very good tutorial video. Thank you

Thank you so much for the very clear instructions . It was very easy to follow and I will definitely use the tips you provided. Five ***** Stars!

This is what makes RU-vid great, thanks

really concise yet information dense language - thanks!

“Right here”

what if you can’t see under stairs!

Wow! The very best video on howto DIY fix the squeaky stairs - thank you, sir!

Thank you for the lesson. Very clearly demonstrated. Excellent.

I have to do this Asap, My wife knows how late I am getting home, Damn stairs are a giveaway 😥 Thanks for sharing. 🤗

Since you have access underneath the stairs, you could install joist hangers on the stringers and then run a 2x6 from one end to the other. The center of the tread will be supported all the way across from end to end and it would only take a few minutes per tread to install.

That works fine if you have access on the back side of the stairs. Mine squeak a lot and my back stairs is covered in sheet rock. I'd rather try to fix the stairs without knocking down all that sheet rock. And I'm an amateur at these kinds of things.

Thanks for the great Video! It works! I just tried it!! 👍👍👍✌️

Brilliant worked so well first time in 4 years that l can walk up and down stairs without noise

Great video. Thanks for this. I just bought my first house and I have a few choice really squeaky stairs.

His voice sounds suspiciously like daily dose of internet

Finally a good tutorial!

Excellent video; thanks!

I NEEDED THIS!!! Thank you!

Clear and simple to follow great tutorial.

Great video! Shame I can't apply this to my own case. What would be the solution for fixing the creaking noise from above? I've no Access to below due to kitchen remodeling. Cheers

Our stairs to the basement are squeaky like this and it drives me nuts. Unfortunately i do not have the appropriate tools to fix it (saw). It's on my to do list!

Awesome video, I'll give this a shot! I've noticed each one of my stairs has a slight gap where the tread meets the riser. Is there a good way to fix this? I had planned on using new screws to try and bring the 2 pieces of stairs together, but don't want to cause any unnecessary damage. The stairs are about 100 years old. Cheers!

Thanks so much!!!

I think this solution is also just temporary. The wood works itself in and starts creating space between the wood blocks after some time again

If you can’t get access to under the stairs or you are trying to fix a floorboard then pour some watered down PVA and pour it into the joints of the timber.

Great tips, gonna give it a whirl!

Awesome!! Thanks for doing this video…

Thank you excellent video..... Under my stairs it's covered with a big board would this be easy to remove? Thanks.

Yep great video man. Thanks

Excellent! Thank you!

I used Elmers Carpenters glue max and watered it down and blew it into the seam between the step and the riser with my compressor and blow gun No more creak in the step

What if you have no acces under the stairs ?? 😮😮 like me

Good video. I wish I can say your method works for me , but unfortunately I can't.

I ended up driving in a few more screws when the carpet was getting replaced and problem solved

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Wouldn't it be smarter to just cut a full triangle riser for the middle?

Finna sneak out on summer

Wow awesome instruction video! Very practical! :D

Attach the risers to the step which is above it. This also makes the steps flex less... Also. You can wax joints which are not fastened or glued (You probably have a block of wax or some cheap candles to wax your handsaw or handplane in your toolbox???) Something you need to do BEFORE construction of the stairs though because this doesn't work (waxing) in a renovation

So helpful. Good work dude

Great job

My stairs creak from one of the side risers. And they don't have the supports on the riser side shown early in this video. Could I just use the mini-risers created during this video on the riser side? I'm happy to send a brief video of my situation, if anyone thinks they might be able to help me diagnose what to do.

Easy to understand video

Excellent job. Thank you.

Great job 👏 👍

This was great thanks dude

Great video, thanks

Rather than use small glue blocks why not put a length of timer from the left string to the right string . Maybe 4x2 . Glued to riser and tread and fixed to the strings

Should the glue of the initial block dry before we hammer the wedge ?

Can you use glue to fix the vinyl floor squeeking. ????

What if you have no access to the bottom of the stairs? What other method can I use

Awesome video

Should I put liquid nails in the gaps?

I cant get under my stairs as they are drylined 🤔

Thanks for the video. What size drill and screws did you use? Thanks

Great Job , nice Thanks

really good video thanks for the tips :-)

Is it best to drill through the 2 by 4 into the riser? I’ve always thought that you should drill from thin wood into thicker wood for better hold. The stairs I’m repairing are totally unfinished. Or is it a case of if you need to replace the glue block it’s easier access?

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Paint them on the top as well as below and ...it will stop squeaking!

if you was going to put carpet down some thin right angle brackets would have done the same thing.

I can’t get under my stairs, now what should I do?

Why do u need the wedges? Cant you just put whole blocks there?

What if you can’t access underneath the stairs :(

In days of highschool/young adult midnight promiscuity I grew keen to which steps but then mom "couldve sworn she heard more than one person on stairs" so I became a ninja with it.. carry thy prize like a knight and step accurately like sinking stones game from MXC 🤣😂🤣 then the game was how to keep them quiet from both admiration and obnoxious measure to secure the night 🤸‍♂️🤙💪🤷‍♂️💁‍♂️ Edit: Tired of being 6'1" trying to become masterful at car stoofs Her house: no go Mom pissed off Sicilian with a great left hand Dad...carries...everywhere she had to put dogs out maybe not pair of cujos but deff mucho dangerous so nah If u are offended or salty welcome to youtube/internet #iwillnotbedenied🤣😂🤣😅🤦‍♂️

My next project

How did you pick the length of the screw?

Thanks!!!!!

Is there a way to fix the same problem but without access to the bottom of the stairs? My stairs are covered with finished drywall so I can’t access them from the bottom.

What if you can't get under your stairs?🤔

how to fix if your underside is closed up?

You mentioned, "flat side up". Does that mean the cut side up? I really could use the advice.

What if my stairs are hidden? I cant see the back or under of my stairs its covered in drywall.

Solve the same problem if there isn’t any access to the reverse side of the stairs.

How did you get under your stairs

A swabian would say: “Ed schee aber seldta ! “ which means: not beautiful but rare

Problem is I can't get to the stairs because it's a finished ceiling underneath it

Or just glue square blocks the length of the stair in the corner and screw through the tread and riser. The wedges your using will make problem worse because its pulling the riser out the tread 🤦

What length screws?

Thanks for the video, but this doesnt seem like a very robust method. The entire weight of whatever is going up the stairs is on that little shim with only glue holding it in place. I dont think that shim will stay put in the long-term, might work for a couple of years if lucky

MY CREAKING STAIRS ARE OPEN , AND HAVE NO RISER'S.

Didnt work for me

After a solution as I stay up late and creaky stairs and floors wakes my parents up ☹️

Is there an easier way?

Screw it........literially !

can’t get under our stair 2 flat

who ever built those stairs needs a smack 100% wrong, too narrow of a stringer and no middle stringer Im surprised they didn't collapse

Your results seem great but lol for a person who knows nothing of what you’re saying, it’s kinda hard to follow especially since you said a lot and really fast. Could you maybe go slower and explain in layman’s terms kindly? Because I def want to try this at my parents’ house who have stairs that are exposed in the bottom in the basement! Thank you :)