Trims and Moldings for Hardwood Floors
A hardwood floor is like a lego system, you need all the parts to
make it work. Moldings are an integral part of any hardwood flooring
installation. Selecting the right molding for the right application,
to begin with, will save you time and money. Moldings are color coded
to your floor and are usually sold per piece with sizes ranging from
3’-8’..
Quarter round
Quarter round is used to cover the expansion gap between the hardwood floor
and the wall around the perimeter of the room. It is only required if there
is no baseboard, but can also be used in conjunction with baseboard, thus
creating a nice additional feature.
Reducer
Bridges the gap between two uneven surfaces, reducing from hardwood to thinner
floor covering products such as vinyl and bare concrete.
Square nose
Used to provide a smooth transition from the hardwood flooring surface to adjacent
carpet installations, sliding glass doors, floor to ceiling windows, or bathtub
and shower surrounds.
T-molding
Used to bridge the expansion area required between hardwood floors, from one
room to another, or as a transition between hardwood flooring and a floor
of equal height.
Stair nose
Used to provide a secure transition from the flooring surface while allowing
the floating flooring system to expand and contract freely at the step-down
location.
Base board
Used to provide an eye-pleasing transition from the hardwood floating flooring
surface to the adjacent wall while covering the required' expansion allowance
along perimeter walls
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