Five sounds that indicate your floor needs fixing

Flooring experts have warned households of five types of flooring sounds that should not be ignored, as they could indicate that the floor needs repairing.

Flooring expert Richard Oates explains:

"If you're hearing strange noises this is a clear sign you have underlying problems that need attention."

Creaking

If a wooden floor makes a creaking sound this can be a sign of loose floorboards. Fasten the loose boards down with adhesive, or reclick them into place if they can be.

Creaking may also indicate high humidity levels, which may require professional help.

Popping

Popping sounds from tile flooring are usually caused by loose tiles, which move due to changes in temperatures and humidity. The flooring was probably not installed with the correct expansion gaps, and a whole new floor may be needed.

Crunching

When you vacuum the floor and hear a crunching sound, it could be due to loose flooring adhesive. Lift the flooring and remove loose adhesive before glueing down again.

Clicking

If you walk on a wooden floor and hear clicking sounds, this could mean an uneven subfloor. If there is slight unevenness, glueing the floorboards could solve the issue or, with a click system, click the boards back into place.

Hollow sounds

Hollow sounds could mean a glued-down floor has not been properly installed. Inject adhesive underneath the floor, or if the hollow sound is heard all over the floor, it may need replacing.

If any of these sounds mean you need a new floor, discuss your options with a flooring company in the North Wales or Chester region.