Floor Molding Installation Instructions

T molding doorway molding used to join two wood floors or floors of the same height such as ceramic tile hardwood or laminate in adjoining rooms.

Floor molding installation instructions. Install the molding track by gluing screwing or nailing it 1 4 from the flooring. T molding are also used to provide expansion joints when a floor dimension exceeds the length or width of 40. T moldings are also commonly used in doorways and hallway transitions. Nail the floor trim to the studs and then tack the braces to the trim with 1 in brads.

For rooms larger than 30 ft. Long laminate installation you will need to have a transition molding from any floating floor to stabilize the planks. First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps. Lowe s has many styles of laminate floors to fit any home including pergo timbercraft plus wetprotect which is waterproof and protects against spills and pet accidents it s nearly indistinguishable from real wood more durable and a fraction of the cost.

Then apply construction adhesive at the top and bottom. Nail molding to wall not to floor. Install the molding track by gluing or nailing it 1 4. Push the molding into the track working from left to right.

T moldings are used for even height surfaces. A space of 1 1 4 between the two adjoining floors is necessary to properly install the molding. For a snug fit use a pull bar and mallet to tap boards together. When transitioning from laminate flooring to carpet leave a 1 space between the finished floor and the front edge of the carpet.

Stagger lengths of end boards so seams don t line up.