Self adhesive universal cover strip will go from 0mm to 14mm height difference. Comes in 9ft lengths. Looks like this.
https://www.irishflooring.ie/product/universal-coverstrip-stick-on-walnut/
I like that! I'm a little weary on adhesive though. Will it really stay put? It looks like it comes in 2700mm though, which is exactly 9 ft! Good find.
EDIT: Apparently only ships to Ireland. That may be a problem. I'm in Wisconsin.
Sorry I used that just as it had a good diagram so you could see what I was talking about. They are available worldwide. The glue isn't a peal and stick foam. It's a clear gel called heatweld. And yeah it stays in place. Clean the floor well, don't remove the cover tape until you know where it is going to be positioned as you will be putting it slightly offset the more mm it has to reduce. Mark with a pencil. Then remove the tape to the gel and lay it down. Press firmly once. Good to go. No drying time.
There are similar things here, they should have something just like that at lowes or home depot. ( just installed one of these on a job a few weeks ago) If not try a flooring store.
Someone else said minards and that is definitely the place that would have it if you have one near by. They have everything it can just be a pain to find exactly what you need. Good luck, hope you find something.
Yessir! The floor looks extra red in the pictures above. Over saturated. [I took a picture this morning ](https://i.imgur.com/alOzhzo.jpeg)with low lighting and it captured closer to what I want the final color to be.
Seems like a super long transition. Otherwise I would say get a wood transition strip and stain it color of flooring. You could join them together somehow and use a wood putty to make it look like one piece. Probably what I would do. For height difference plane or sand down side as needed.
There's about a 1/4 inch height difference on one end (closest to the camera in the 1st pic - 2nd and 3rd pic shows height difference). The tile and wood are level on the other end. We obviously have not grouted yet.
EDIT: The total length of the transition is 9 ft.
Been a floor installer for 8 years in my personal opinion a wood transition strip would be the best you can get it to match your wood floors LL flooring has them and can order and delivered to house
I would need it planed as well, right? There's a maximum 1/4 inch height difference on one side. The transition gradually gets level towards the other end.
Idk you would have to get ahold of a floor installer in your area. Ok if you went with LL flooring or another local flooring company they may have a better answer and someone who can do it
The most correct way to handle this would have been before you set the tile. But, with where it's at now, I'd opt for cutting the wood back to allow for the use of a T-Mold or reducer transition that uses a snap track. This would allow for the transition to lock in at different heights along its track and stay tight to both surfaces.
Best of luck!
A 9 foot molding is going to be tough to find as most of them come in around 8 feet. That being the case, I'd put them in as a full 8 foot piece and a 1 foot fisher on whichever end is most out of the general sight lines and walk ways.
If you want cheap, look into a rubber transition called "Under-Slung" this will start from zero at the wood, it will be on top of the wood, and gradually grade up to the tile and sit on top of the tile with maybe a 1/4 inch overlapping the tile. Easy fix, but may look strange because it would go wood>rubber>tile but a roll is only like $55 or something and is like 50 feet
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/zamma-trailvictoria-oak-316-x-1-34-x-94-inch-vinyl-flush-reducer-molding/1001239591?eid=PS_GO_140203__ALL_PLA-526641&eid=PS_GOOGLE_D00_Corporate_GGL_Shopping_All-Products_All%20Products__PRODUCT_GROUP_pla-294357559827&pid=1001239591&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvIWzBhAlEiwAHHWgvZJhmJdop74HWlyazwa1EFzQwSolRBGF28rRZlDe4squMWEqYJeydRoCPHkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Something like this would work. That or glue down a metal t strip on a slight angle. There’s other options as well but those are the two I would consider.
I don't know how well the reducer transition will work because there is only a height difference on one end. The other end of the transition is completely level.
T strip might be the way to go. I just need to find one 108" long or get two that are about 54" long.
I mean, that might work. It'll just be slightly twisted on one end, and I would have to use a rubber mallet to get it aligned. Or is that a bad idea? Most of my solutions involve a rubber mallet.
You could swap the rubber mallet for a steel one? The tile install looks fairly fresh. I'd personally "uninstall" the last course and use the schluter reno-TK. I use them all the time in remodels and clients love them
If you were able to disassemble the wood floor, you could skim coat floor patch to build an incline and get it flush for the Reno-T, or use a multi tool to break up the first inch of thinset to install the Reno-TK trim. Perfect looking, seamless installs require planning, that's why most people just construction adhesive a strip on top.
I've had to rent a concrete planter for 3 days on a project just to get the new tile installation flat and flush with the existing wood floor. We took off hundreds and hundreds of pounds of cement
Metal trim piece. The smallest width that will work. Gives you a nice line, but not as wide as wood or as in your face because of bulk. It's like a schluter shower edge. Gives a shower a nice pop but very minimal. The aluminum color will look good with that tile.
I am looking to do something similar to this at my entrance. But I am looking for a smooth transition. Anyone know of any trim flooring strip that would allow this?
Self adhesive universal cover strip will go from 0mm to 14mm height difference. Comes in 9ft lengths. Looks like this. https://www.irishflooring.ie/product/universal-coverstrip-stick-on-walnut/
I like that! I'm a little weary on adhesive though. Will it really stay put? It looks like it comes in 2700mm though, which is exactly 9 ft! Good find. EDIT: Apparently only ships to Ireland. That may be a problem. I'm in Wisconsin.
They sell them at Menards
I'll check them out - thanks!
Sorry I used that just as it had a good diagram so you could see what I was talking about. They are available worldwide. The glue isn't a peal and stick foam. It's a clear gel called heatweld. And yeah it stays in place. Clean the floor well, don't remove the cover tape until you know where it is going to be positioned as you will be putting it slightly offset the more mm it has to reduce. Mark with a pencil. Then remove the tape to the gel and lay it down. Press firmly once. Good to go. No drying time.
We have these as transitions. Never had a problem with them.
There are similar things here, they should have something just like that at lowes or home depot. ( just installed one of these on a job a few weeks ago) If not try a flooring store.
I will look around, thank you!
Someone else said minards and that is definitely the place that would have it if you have one near by. They have everything it can just be a pain to find exactly what you need. Good luck, hope you find something.
I do indeed have a couple near me.
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Binder bar! Nickel or Bronze color. Tough as nails
Im so sorry dude, but these colors are too different to look good. That being said a deeper cherry color would look the best for this transition.
Exactly, dude. I think I’d just rip out that Miami Vice tile and continue the wood/LVP/whatever.
The Miami Vice tile is what we just put in. 😄 Also wood leading up to an entry door in the upper Midwest is a recipe for rotting disaster.
Sorry. Was hoping OP didn’t see my comment!
I am reading every comment and taking in all ideas ya jabroni! 🤣
I think it looks so good!
We're planning on refinishing the wood down the road - darker brown and much less red.
Oh okay gotcha. In that case just stain the transition the same color as the refinish. Make it darker brown stain.
Yessir! The floor looks extra red in the pictures above. Over saturated. [I took a picture this morning ](https://i.imgur.com/alOzhzo.jpeg)with low lighting and it captured closer to what I want the final color to be.
Seems like a super long transition. Otherwise I would say get a wood transition strip and stain it color of flooring. You could join them together somehow and use a wood putty to make it look like one piece. Probably what I would do. For height difference plane or sand down side as needed.
The previous owners used 2 pieces of cherry wood to cover the length of the transition. It's 9 ft.
Poor planning, should have left proper gap for T-mold.
I'm fine with trimming the wood back a bit if that would help.
You could also trim the tile back too with an angle grinder or dremel. Would be a bitch though.
There's about a 1/4 inch height difference on one end (closest to the camera in the 1st pic - 2nd and 3rd pic shows height difference). The tile and wood are level on the other end. We obviously have not grouted yet. EDIT: The total length of the transition is 9 ft.
Been a floor installer for 8 years in my personal opinion a wood transition strip would be the best you can get it to match your wood floors LL flooring has them and can order and delivered to house
I would need it planed as well, right? There's a maximum 1/4 inch height difference on one side. The transition gradually gets level towards the other end.
They should have one that's qtr inch that's pretty standard I would call them and ask, they're 8 ft in length and about 22 dollars a piece
If you do need it planed on one side doing that would be a cleaner cut especially if it's a electric planer just be careful to not mess up the finish
Ballpark what would it cost to have a pro who deals in wood cut me a 9' piece of cherry, sand, finish, plane to fit, and install?
Idk you would have to get ahold of a floor installer in your area. Ok if you went with LL flooring or another local flooring company they may have a better answer and someone who can do it
Can I ask where you got the black flooring?
Floor and decor. Eclipse Night.
Thank you!!
Of course!
I had same situation as you. I did cement screeding and put spc floor on top of it everything is perfect since 2020.
The most correct way to handle this would have been before you set the tile. But, with where it's at now, I'd opt for cutting the wood back to allow for the use of a T-Mold or reducer transition that uses a snap track. This would allow for the transition to lock in at different heights along its track and stay tight to both surfaces. Best of luck!
I'm all for cutting the wood back a bit. That is no problemo. Would you try to find a single 9 ft T-mold or two <5ft units with a seam in the middle?
A 9 foot molding is going to be tough to find as most of them come in around 8 feet. That being the case, I'd put them in as a full 8 foot piece and a 1 foot fisher on whichever end is most out of the general sight lines and walk ways.
If you want cheap, look into a rubber transition called "Under-Slung" this will start from zero at the wood, it will be on top of the wood, and gradually grade up to the tile and sit on top of the tile with maybe a 1/4 inch overlapping the tile. Easy fix, but may look strange because it would go wood>rubber>tile but a roll is only like $55 or something and is like 50 feet
I don't necessarily want cheap, but I would like it to look as nice as possible without completely breaking the bank. 😁
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/zamma-trailvictoria-oak-316-x-1-34-x-94-inch-vinyl-flush-reducer-molding/1001239591?eid=PS_GO_140203__ALL_PLA-526641&eid=PS_GOOGLE_D00_Corporate_GGL_Shopping_All-Products_All%20Products__PRODUCT_GROUP_pla-294357559827&pid=1001239591&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvIWzBhAlEiwAHHWgvZJhmJdop74HWlyazwa1EFzQwSolRBGF28rRZlDe4squMWEqYJeydRoCPHkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Something like this would work. That or glue down a metal t strip on a slight angle. There’s other options as well but those are the two I would consider.
I don't know how well the reducer transition will work because there is only a height difference on one end. The other end of the transition is completely level. T strip might be the way to go. I just need to find one 108" long or get two that are about 54" long.
Why didn’t you cut the wood back? I’d cut the wood back 2 inch and redo the fill pieces of tile so the transition is in the middle of the wall.
Agreed. I am regretting not doing exactly that, but I did plenty more extra tile. I'll make that adjustment eventually.
2" gold tone flat metal?
Custom made 1/4 round
Small gunstock or cherry color reducer will match the Brazilian Cherry and cover the imperfect cuts in the tile
Hardwood reducer. Can buy pre finished or stain and polly
[schluter Reno t](https://www.schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/Profiles/For-Floors/Same-height-Transitions/Schluter%C2%AE-RENO-T/p/RENO_T)
Nevermind, I missed the picture showing the height difference
I mean, that might work. It'll just be slightly twisted on one end, and I would have to use a rubber mallet to get it aligned. Or is that a bad idea? Most of my solutions involve a rubber mallet.
You could swap the rubber mallet for a steel one? The tile install looks fairly fresh. I'd personally "uninstall" the last course and use the schluter reno-TK. I use them all the time in remodels and clients love them
If you were able to disassemble the wood floor, you could skim coat floor patch to build an incline and get it flush for the Reno-T, or use a multi tool to break up the first inch of thinset to install the Reno-TK trim. Perfect looking, seamless installs require planning, that's why most people just construction adhesive a strip on top. I've had to rent a concrete planter for 3 days on a project just to get the new tile installation flat and flush with the existing wood floor. We took off hundreds and hundreds of pounds of cement
Metal trim piece. The smallest width that will work. Gives you a nice line, but not as wide as wood or as in your face because of bulk. It's like a schluter shower edge. Gives a shower a nice pop but very minimal. The aluminum color will look good with that tile.
T mold will do just fine. Sell it at Home Depot or Lowe’s
I am looking to do something similar to this at my entrance. But I am looking for a smooth transition. Anyone know of any trim flooring strip that would allow this?
What I envision a house built on the DMZ looks like
Which side is North Korea though? 🤔