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Laminate Moulding and Transitions

by Terry and Kevin Weinheimer 5 Comments

Moulding (Transition) Selection

The use of the proper laminate moulding or “molding” covers the expansion gap and gives your laminate flooring that finished look. The expansion gap reduces the opportunity for future floor failure. There is a variety of laminate moulding and transitions. T-Molding, Stair Nose, Reducer Strip, 1/4- Round, Threshold and Wall Base. Always read the manufactures installation instructions to determine where and type required.

“T” Style Transition

laminate moulding, Laminate Moulding and TransitionsT- laminate moulding (molding): Used in doorways or entryways to finish the space between two pieces of laminate flooring. Add expansion space to divide large rooms. Cover this space with a T-molding or similar transition. Always adhere to the manufacturers installation standards. T-Molding is a good choice where you have two floor surfaces that are nearly the same height. For laminate to carpet transitions a T-Molding can be used.

Reducer Transition

laminate moulding, Laminate Moulding and TransitionsReducer laminate moulding, used to transition laminate flooring with other floors of different heights. Used with carpet, vinyl, ceramic tile and hardwood. Reducers are sloped on one side. This type of molding usually secures to a track.

Stair Nose

laminate moulding, Laminate Moulding and TransitionsStair nose laminate moulding is available for overlap and flush mount applications. Flush Stair nose finishes the flooring edge at staircases, step-downs and landings. Overlap Step nose: Used where the flooring meets a step-down or landing. The function of Stair Nose is to create an attractive threshold. Stair nosing catches the traffic impact and adds a finished appearance to a step.

Threshold (Baby)

laminate moulding, Laminate Moulding and TransitionsBaby threshold laminate moulding, used at sliding glass doors, along wall bases, door thresholds, fireplaces, closets, carpet, and against exterior doorways. Baby threshold serves as a transition between flooring and the threshold. This is a versatile trim adaptable for slight vertical height difference.

Wall Base

laminate moulding, Laminate Moulding and TransitionsWall Base is that classic finish that borders the laminate floor wherever the wall and flooring meet. Used around the perimeter of the floor to cover the required expansion gap. Never nail wall base molding to the floor.

Quarter Round

laminate moulding, Laminate Moulding and TransitionsQuarter Round: Used much like a Wall Base molding to conceal the required expansion gap between the wall and the laminate flooring. Also, under cabinet toe kicks where a wall base won’t fit. Quarter round is commonly used at vertical objects and the base of a stairsse molding.

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Comments

  1. Clayton Shull says

    at 6:32 pm

    Terry and Kevin. I met both of you in San Diego. Nice website you have going.

  2. Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer says

    at 11:35 am

    Clayton, It is good to receive this word of compliment from a another expert flooring inspector. Glad that you enjoy the site and hope you visit regularly.
    Terry and Kevin

  3. Wilton Drake says

    at 4:51 am

    You will find that the major manufactures of laminate trims and moldings use slightly different vocabularies and descriptions to define their different types of moldings and trims.

  4. Terry Weinheimer | Kevin Weinheimer says

    at 8:15 am

    That is true, thank you for sharing.

  5. Carlo says

    at 9:45 pm

    can anyone help me, I am looking for a company that makes a multi use moulding like in the diagram at the top of the page?

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