Floor Molding Installation Instructions

For a snug fit use a pull bar and mallet to tap boards together.

Floor molding installation instructions.

Install the molding track by gluing screwing or nailing it 1 4 from the flooring. Install the molding track by gluing or nailing it 1 4. Long laminate installation you will need to have a transition molding from any floating floor to stabilize the planks. A space of 1 1 4 between the two adjoining floors is necessary to properly install the molding.

Stagger lengths of end boards so seams don t line up. Then apply construction adhesive at the top and bottom. First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps. T moldings are used for even height surfaces.

If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in. When transitioning from laminate flooring to carpet leave a 1 space between the finished floor and the front edge of the carpet. Nail molding to wall not to floor. Push the molding into the track working from left to right.

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. T molding are also used to provide expansion joints when a floor dimension exceeds the length or width of 40. 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. For rooms larger than 30 ft.

Nail the floor trim to the studs and then tack the braces to the trim with 1 in brads.