Floor Molding Installation Instructions

T molding are also used to provide expansion joints when a floor dimension exceeds the length or width of 40.

Floor molding installation instructions.

Stagger lengths of end boards so seams don t line up. First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps. Nail molding to wall not to floor. 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.

Push the molding into the track working from left to right. Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends. 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 moldings are also commonly used in doorways and hallway transitions. If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in. Long laminate installation you will need to have a transition molding from any floating floor to stabilize the planks. Nail the floor trim to the studs and then tack the braces to the trim with 1 in brads.

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. For rooms larger than 30 ft. Install the molding track by gluing or nailing it 1 4. Then apply construction adhesive at the top and bottom.

T moldings are used for even height surfaces.