Broken Floorboards Under Carpet

I know we have to get the carpet up and roll it back about 1 3 across the room but this is right by the computer so il have to somehow move all the computer leads without unplugging them or else il.

Broken floorboards under carpet.

Discussion in builders talk started by emma1986 sep 5 2016. Imperfections in your subfloor can lead to problems with your new carpet like gaps or lumps or damage from moisture or odors. A florboard has broken as in totally cracked and snapped leaving a dip in the carpet. Whereas you can usually repair a crack by spreading glue.

I want to know where the floor joists are inside a small closet because i may need to make an additional trap door to access the crawl space nearby under our kitchen. Typically its right under where we have the computer chair. Hi all new here apologies if this is the wrong section to post in couldn t find anything damp related. We have had a frozen waterpipe there and i want to check for damage to the pipe a.

Locating floor joists under carpet. The specially designed screw will snap below the level of the carpet. Fixing subfloor under carpet. Pour some timber treatment into a pot and brush it onto the timber you want to treat sticking to the manufacturer s instructions.

Tilt the device down toward the floor with a snapping motion to break off the head of the screw. Demolition there s no way to fix the subfloor under carpet without pulling up the carpet. When the damage to a board is severe enough to cause it crack chip or splinter the repair isn t as easy. Whether you re installing new carpet yourself or having a professional do it it s important to prepare your floors before installation.

Damp floorboards under carpet. Discard the screw head. Turn the boards over and brush the top side with more of the timber treatment. Snap the device toward the floor with a sideways motion.

Brush the underside of any floorboards that show signs of woodworm. This should also always be done if you plan to lay carpet over old floorboards. Page 1 of 2 1 2 next emma1986 new member.