What can I do about a squeaky Weyroc floor in the bathroom?

We have a Weyroc floor in our bathroom. The toilet leaked and since then the floor is terribly squeaky, what can be done about it? Will we need a new floor? The floor is tiled with Lino tiles. Do we need a builder or a tiler to rectify the problem?

Question: We have a Weyroc floor in our bathroom. The toilet leaked and since then the floor is terribly squeaky, what can be done about it? Will we need a new floor? The floor is tiled with Lino tiles. Do we need a builder or a tiler to rectify the problem?

Answer(s):

Andrew Hopper, AvaPaint, Canterbury

When the boards are put down they should be glued so the wood doesn't rub against each other causing a squeak. Also, poor screwing down can also do this. Most new builds I have been in are not glued, they're built fast to sell and I have had to rectify a few. A handyman or tiler would be able to fix this problem, but the tiles will need to be removed and possibly you may need a new board where the toilet leaked, as when these type of boards get wet they tend to swell up which is most likely what has happened to yours. Hope this helps.

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