What is a laminate reducer?

Reducer moldings are used when two floors of slightly different thicknesses come together, such as a laminate floor and a wood, vinyl, ceramic or low-pile carpet floor. For floor transitions of more extreme, unequal height differences, you'll need to use an end molding.

What does a reducer do in flooring?

Reducers provide a smooth transition between floors of different heights. They are often used to connect a hardwood floor with low pile carpet, ceramic tile, LVT or sheet vinyl flooring.

What is the difference between a threshold and a reducer?

Instead of a gradual slope, like a Reducer, a Threshold has a rounded off square edge appearance. Thresholds are perfect when butting a hard surface floor up to a high pile carpet and are also often used when hardwood or laminate floors are meeting up with a sliding glass door track.

What is a surface reducer?

Reducer moldings are used when two floors of slightly different thicknesses come together, such as a laminate floor and a wood, vinyl, ceramic or low-pile carpet floor. For floor transitions of more extreme, unequal height differences, you'll need to use an end molding.

Do I need transitions for laminate flooring?

Is it necessary to place T-molding transitions and expansion breaks in floating floors? Yes, when directed by the manufacturer T-molding transitions and expansion breaks must be used. The reasons manufacturers recommend expansion breaks and doorway transitions in floating floors is three-fold.

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What is a multi purpose reducer?

Multipurpose Reducer is used to transition floors of unequal height from wood/laminate floors to carpet, vinyl or tile. This molding will provide a seamless look when transitioning between flooring surfaces.

How do you measure a floor reducer?

Step 1 - Measure the gap between the two floors very carefully. The gap measurement determines what size and type of reducer molding you need to bridge the space. Step 2 - Measure and cut the reducer molding to size. If necessary, stain the reducer molding to match the existing floor and let it dry before installing.

What is T molding for laminate flooring?

T molding: What is it? T molding is used when transitioning between two floors of equal height or within ⅛” in each other's height. It is a type of floor molding that helps streamline your home's flow when two different types of floors meet.

How do you make a floor reducer transition?

How do you transition flooring between rooms?

You simply change the boards in the middle of the doorway and continue the installation in the other room with the new flooring. The transition line looks best when it's under the closed door or lined up with the front edge.

Should I use quarter round when installing laminate flooring?

Installation: Both of these moldings are installed by nailing them directly into the wall. Never allow nails or screws in the Wallbase or Quarter Round to enter into the laminate flooring or the expansion zone around the flooring perimeter, as it will prevent proper expansion and contraction of the flooring.