Floor Molding Installation Instructions

Nail molding to wall not to floor.

Floor molding installation instructions.

Long laminate installation you will need to have a transition molding from any floating floor to stabilize the planks. If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in. For a snug fit use a pull bar and mallet to tap boards together. For rooms larger than 30 ft.

Stagger lengths of end boards so seams don t line up. Push the molding into the track working from left to right. T moldings are used for even height surfaces. When transitioning from laminate flooring to carpet leave a 1 space between the finished floor and the front edge of the carpet.

A space of 1 1 4 between the two adjoining floors is necessary to properly install the molding. Pull boards from several boxes during installation to even out color variations. 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. Install the molding track by gluing or nailing it 1 4.

Nail the floor trim to the studs and then tack the braces to the trim with 1 in brads. Install the molding track by gluing screwing or nailing it 1 4 from the flooring. First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps. 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.