How To Install Floor Transition Molding

How to install laminated flooring transition molding preparation.

How to install floor transition molding. Nail it at an angle so that the nail goes downward into the wood. In an opening with a door you want the molding to be directly under the door when the door is closed. Apply a bead down the center of the transition.

In order to combat this you need to take the proper steps to adhere it to the floor. Continue to 5 of 7 below. Use a good adhesive such as liquid nails to stick it to the floor.

Diycrew hrvdiy renovision learn the secrets to install perfect transitions under the door on wood or concrete with this training video. To attach molding pre drill and nail in appropriate 6 to 8 inch intervals. Most of the transition moldings come with a track that needs to be fixed to the floor first.

Installation involves mounting a metal channel with expandable anchors embedded in the subfloor between floors then snapping the finish molding into place over the surface flooring. Pro tips for diyer. If your sub floor is it s a lot easier to install the track.

Choose a transition designed to connect your new laminate floor to your existing floor. Cut the base shoe a quarter round molding that goes at the bottom of the base molding to length and attach it with a finish nailer. Do not nail less than 2 3 from the ends of either side.

Miter the corners as with the base molding. To attach molding using glue apply glue to the front edge of the molding. Then once you have stuck it to the floor place something heavy on it overnight while the adhesive is drying.