How to install floor transitions or trims?
 Sep 04, 2021|View:1024

Floor transitional accessories like T-molding, reducer and stair nose, are very important. All FloorPartner trims are 94.48'' and wrapped with same vinyl decor as the floor.  Just like some house owners who might install click floor themselves, the trims can also be installed by a green hand. The installation is not complicated and can be performed with a few simple tools.

Like various floor types on the market, the moldings and trims also come with different materials like wood, porcelain, vinyl and metal. However, they share similar way to install.

Generally, there are two installation method, using nail or using glue. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages according to different situations.

1: It is easier to nall it down. Just put a nail through any profiles into the substrate like ceiling, wall, concrete floor. It can prevent you from potential falling after long period of use. However, even with the remedy of colorful filling or plugs, the discontinuous dots afterwards can be quite a bothering. Often, it will introduce U-track to prevent this.

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2: Using glue is a much more frequently used nowadays thanks to appearence of quality glue in construction industry. But it's still not strong enough to hold the profile long enough to reassure the house owners. Its intact surface finish may be just a trade for the frequent renovation if under grade glue is involved or an unintended kick.

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Depending on the expected traffic and molding type,  You can choose different installation method. For commercial places, the nailing down method is always prefered to avoid future hassle. Besides, when it comes to aluminum type, most of glue is almost of no use.

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