Install Laminate T Molding Concrete

If your t molding uses a metal track measure and cut it with tin snips.

Install laminate t molding concrete. Then apply the liquid nails to the tiles and the concrete right next to the tiles. In an opening with a door you want the molding to be directly under the. Installing t molding is necessary when you install a new laminate flooring it can provide an expansion gap for the floor as well as hold down the edge of the product. The placement of the molding needs to be considered beforehand.

Thanks for you replys. Often referred to as a floating floor because it does not attach to. Laminate flooring is one of the least expensive floor coverings available. The molding should push into the adhesive to flatten it out.

The molding should be in full contact with the adhesive. Cut a wood shim to fill the gap between the bottom of the molding and the subfloor. Then put in the t moulding and press it up to the tiles. Most of the transition moldings come with a track that needs to be fixed to the floor first.

The glue down method. Here are a few tips for installing t molding for laminate flooring. What do you think. Installing laminate transitions t mold on concrete.

Use a miter saw or power saw for a cleaner cut. If there is a void between the bottom of the molding and the subfloor where the bead of adhesive is applied you won t get a good strong bond. Ifloor shows you how to install a t molding between your floors or in doorways between two types of flooring. Make sure you have 1 2 to 3 4 inch of space with no glue so it doesn t touch the laminate.

Fri mar 03 2006 11 37 am. How to install laminated flooring transition molding. There are a couple of ways to install your t molding screwing or gluing. Step 1 measure the width of the doorway between the floors.

New guy post subject. I m thinking of using liquid nail to glue the t molding to the concrete subfloor. If your sub floor is it s a lot easier to install the track.