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O Berry Enterprises 3233 Squeek No More Kit |  | Brand: O'Berry Enterprises
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $19.65
Buy New: $17.37
as of 3/17/2010 15:36 CDT details
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Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 4043
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.5 x 3.3
MPN: 3233
Model: 3233
UPC: 765806032333
EAN: 0765806032333
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Quickly/permanently eliminates floor squeaks | | • | For carpeted, hardwood and vinyl floors | | • | Simple 1-2-3 instructions included | | • | Contains: alignment & depth control fixture | | • | Also contains 50 scored screws & drill bit |
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Product Description
Permanently eliminates floor noise under carpeted, hardwood, vinyl, and linoleum floors. Does not damage floor coverings. Zinc die cast alignment, and depth control fixture drives scored screw to the exact depth. Scored screw is engineered to snap off at the exact point every time. For use with a cordless driver drill or corded drill. Kit includes alignment and depth control fixture, 50 scored screws, and a No. 2 square recess screwdriver bit. Refer to model No. 3251 for replacement screws.
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| Customer Reviews:
 stopped the squeak February 23, 2010
Matt (USA)
It worked exactly as described. The hardest part was finding the floor joist. After that it was easy. I used it on 4 different squeaks in my house and still have some of the screws left over for future use. I would definitely recommend this to anyone with squeaky floors.
Know how, do better February 8, 2010
Love it a lot
Hey, here are the tricks I summarized:
1. Be patient to find the joist;
2. Make sure to get a cup of water ready to cool the bit;
3. Do NOT break the tail too soon - make sure the squeak is gone first;
4. Biggest trick: get some extra weight at the squeaking spot before drive the screw down. The purpose is to TIGHTLY CLOSE the separation between the subfloor and the joist before the crew is drived. The screw can HOLD them together, but it is hard for it to CLOSE the separation. This is VERY important. Get two more family members standing close to the spot. (Don't blame me if some big sizers give up dieting once they find they can help here:))
Know how, do better.
Tips based on my experience January 11, 2010
R. Russell (Atlanta GA United States)
This product works generally as advertised. Am glad I purchased, as it got rid of most of my squeaks. Here are some tips based on my experience (some validating other reviews) with plush carpet:
1. Often using the stud finder there are no rug marks left, but occasionally it (or a screw for that matter) did catch and eat some fiber, leaving a noticeable mark. Be very careful that the screw point of the stud finder doesn't 'wobble' when using (the shaft going into the drill chuck is a bit too short, allowing the stud finder to be slightly cocked). When affixing the stud finder, I learned to give the drill some power and make sure the stud finder screw point is rotating on point; i.e. not wobbling. This reduces the chances of rug munching.
2. Before the screw bites into the wood subfloor, the carpet tends to get pushed upward. Then, after the screw bites, the rug is pulled downward until all the screw thread is through the carpet. This is the point to stop, with the screw head about 1/4 inch above the carpet. Once I understood this, I never used the "alignment and depth control fixture" again. It is still the right tool to break off the screw tops, however.
3. At first, I broke off the head of each screw when I completed screwing it down. Then I realized I still had the squeak. It was hard to remember where I had placed the screws! So then I learned to put in a screw (leaving the head attached), check to see if the squeak is gone, then put in another screw, and so on. When the squeak was gone, I could break off the screw heads. Also, if there are screws far from where the 'squeak killer' screw is placed, I could even back those out and save them.
4. Lastly, only had one real difficulty. The screws are scored to break, and I had one break on me when drilling it in. If it is already drilled fairly deep, it is a challenge to get it out. You might try vise grips. Good luck.
Worked great...no more squeaks December 31, 2009
Rally Cap
I made a guess with the stud finder. I then went into the basement and just measured from the screw to the joists. A few screws in, and the squeak was gone. The tool for breaking off the screw was also a breeze.
The Easiest Fix I've Seen & Used August 8, 2009
J. Droege (Seattle, WA USA)
OK, so this little kit really does do what's advertised. I'm getting my house ready for a move, and about time to fix the few major floor squeaks. My realtor heard of this, I looked it up, and decided to go for it. Yeah, a bit pricey for a fixture, two bits, and some screws, but it makes up with time savings and no headaches. My only complaint is that the fixture is made of plastic, not metal, as it appears in the picture and advertised on other websites, so there's a chance it may break. But I do agree with the other reviews...the first time you find the joist and insert the screw, make sure the squeak is removed before breaking off the screw head; otherwise, you'll have to insert another and maybe another. Enjoy and good luck!
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