What causes a floor to bounce?

Question

What causes a floor to bounce, how can this be resolved, and what can I do to prevent it from worsening in the future? Thanks.

Paul · Accepted Answer

The sub-base floor is uneven, it could be caused by something as little as a dip in the sub-base, a remedial self Leveling screed, over the sub base floor to bring it all to a level base should resolve the issue.
Paul
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Andre · Answer

Your floor can bounce due to a lack of screws or it can be rotten you might of to remove the flooring and have it checked out...thanks Andre

Kieran · Answer

not enough expansion gap left around the perimeter

D H · Answer

If it is a laminate/wooden floor that is no older than 1-year, incorrect installation Mostly not enough expansion gap

Lee · Answer

The subfloor could be unlevel that would cause your floor to bounce or around the edge of your floor which could be pushing against  your which could cause it to bounce

What causes a floor to bounce?

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