How to mount reducer threshold

Submitted by steventual t3_yvdpgz in DIY

Added Lvt on top of old tile, which had a t moulding before between tile and hardwood, now will need a reducer as it’s around 1/4” higher. How should I mount it? There’s a 1/2” gap, should I glue it to the bottom hardwood? Or the top Lvt? Or do something in the channel? Here’s a picture of a piece and the gap between the area https://imgur.com/a/YkAMwaR

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NotWorthTheTimeX t1_iwdx83r wrote

I’d glue it to the top of the LVT. That way it can float over the wood and both can expand and contract as needed. Nice work!

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steventual OP t1_iwe43cu wrote

Replying to NotWorthTheTimeX (#530,283)

From what I’ve read it’s suggested not to mount to either floating surfaces. So maybe will have to make a 1/4” strip of wood in the middle, nail it down in between and then glue to it. Not sure yet hoping for better ideas

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NotWorthTheTimeX t1_iwe4q10 wrote

Replying to steventual (#530,602)

Why would you limit the floating space between the floors by 50%? I assure you the best way is to glue it to the top of the LVT. Letting both floors float is what’s needed. You have a somewhat rare situation but this is the way to handle it.

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NotWorthTheTimeX t1_iwe5f2m wrote

Replying to steventual (#530,642)

Enjoy your new floor. I regularly fix problems like this. It’s really simple if you read the full installation instructions. Respect the expansion gaps and your floor will be great for many years to come.

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steventual OP t1_iwe5qny wrote

Replying to NotWorthTheTimeX (#530,673)

Thanks! I am doing a few other places in the house, they all have an existing t molding and will need a reducer, what would be the proper way to do it next time? Should I overhang the Lvt tile over the edge to cover the gap? I was worried that it wouldn’t have support under it and may crack on stepping. Or should I do the same thing, leave the gap and glue to the top Lvt?

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NotWorthTheTimeX t1_iwe766s wrote

Replying to steventual (#530,687)

It all depends on what flooring type you’re transitioning to. Assuming they’re all LVT to wood like this, you’re doing it correctly.

Never overhang the LVT over the edge to cover the gap. It needs to be fully supported.

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