While you are standing under the area that is causing the problem, have someone walk across the floor so you can locate the exact location of the squeak. Coat a shim with wood glue and tap it lightly into the space between joist and floor, making sure that you don't raise the floor further by pushing it in too far.

Q: We have an approximate four foot squared area near the entrance of the master bedroom that squeaks and creaks. Any suggestions for making our squeaky floor quieter?

A: The noise you are hearing is the plywood riding up and down on the shank of the existing nails. The wood has shrunk over time allowing this to happen.

It will be necessary to take up the carpet and pad, and screw down the plywood floor into the floor joists. You will likely need a carpet professional to cut and re-seam the carpet. If you can get at the floor from underneath, you may be able to avoid pulling up the carpet.

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