Fixing Glider Rocker That Squeaks

RE: Fixing Glider Rocker That Squeaks Post By Little Miss Sunshine (Guest Post) (09/14/2008) I have the same problem. I've tried everything, including wax, WD40, AND cornstarch. Be careful with the WD40, mine made a ugly stain on my white carpet. My husband finally looked at it, and determined that the screws on once side were bent. There is really no way of fixing it, besides replacing the hardware. He tightened it up, and it worked for about a week. So constantly tightening it up may work. I've just given up on it. I bought a cheap one, so I've probably gotten what I've paid for, but I couldn't see paying 300 for a rocker for my kids. It has lasted about three years, which is really all I needed it for anyway! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Fixing Glider Rocker That Squeaks Post By NY Mom (Guest Post) (09/13/2008) Check carefully where the squeak is coming from. If it's a loose screw or joint, no amount of oil will fix it; you'll have to tighten/reconnect it. If none of your lubricant applications have helped the problem, this is probably what you're dealing with. You might also check it it's the chair itself squeaking or if the squeak is coming from the floor beneath the chair when you're sitting. A very tiny floorboard movement can make big noise. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Fixing Glider Rocker That Squeaks Post by Laurel_admin (484) | (09/12/2008) Contact We have a glider wooden chair in our living room, it came with a gliding stool. The rocker squeaks so loud that you can't sit in it and watch TV or have a conversation. HELP! My husband wants to get rid of it, but we have a lot of company and no other chair to replace it. Connie S from Swansea, MA Answers: RE: Fixing Glider Rocker That Squeaks Try candle wax, or bees wax which will help wood in so many ways. The candle wax would be a little more resilient and might help the glider slide along easier, but personally, I would treat the area with bees wax and then add the candle wax on top of the bees wax because bees wax is very good for dry wood and then the candle wax would aid in the ease of gliding. Basically the bees wax would treat the wood from being so dry and the candle wax help it glide smoothly. I know candle wax is good on stuck dresser drawers, and since the area being treated is not visible, there would not be any harm done if it does not work. Good luck! (11/13/2007) By trbrown22 RE: Fixing Glider Rocker That Squeaks If the wax route doesn't work, try some talcum powder or cornstarch where the wood rubs. I put cornstarch under a carpet where floorboards squeaked and it worked great. Susan (11/13/2007) By susan matthews RE: Fixing Glider Rocker That Squeaks You can also stop a squeak by using spray cooking oil. (11/13/2007) By imaqt1962 Report Spam or Abuse