Today, it is popular to arrange floors in different rooms with various materials. In other words, a separate type of coverage can be used for each room. It even happens that in one room several options are applied. It all depends on individual desire. For example, it may be that the bathroom floor is made of tiles, and the corridor is covered with a laminate. In this case, there is the possibility of a difference in levels and an unaesthetic junction between these coatings. To eliminate this error, devices such as thresholds for the laminate are used.
Types and product modifications
The thresholds for the laminate are decorative trims. They are made of different materials. The most popular are the thresholds for the laminate made of steel, aluminum or brass. These metal devices are coated with a special film that imitates wood, gold or silver. This gives an elegant look to the product. There are also rubber, plastic and wood thresholds for the laminate. However, they are less efficient and wear resistant.
Metal thresholds for a laminate (lining) are of several types:
- Corner with a rubber insert. They are used for flights of stairs and stairs.
- Edgings - thresholds multilevel for a laminate. They are used to tightly clamp two types of coatings that have different heights.
- Joints or single-level overlays. They are distinguished by simplicity of design. These devices are designed for pressing single-level coatings.
Features of the use of thresholds between laminate and tile
At present, in some rooms, mixed-floor coatings are used. For example, laying tiles and laminate in one room can be done. With this option, it is impossible to avoid the junction between the materials.
A feature of this transition is that the boundary between the laminate and the tile must be made with a small gap, which compensates for the thermal expansion of materials during humidity and temperature changes.
In this case, thresholds are used to hide the specified junction. Also, with the help of them, the difference in the height of the coatings will be equalized. The best option would be to use metal thresholds, since the indicated transition may be subject to a large load. In this case, it is advisable to use a T-shaped pad, the base of which is inserted into the gap.
Setting the threshold on the laminate - process description
Mounting of these products is carried out in two ways:
- Outdoor method . It is the most common in fixing pads. This process involves fixing the nut to the base using self-tapping screws or dowels. Almost all of these devices have preliminary markings and have symmetrical holes for fasteners. Through them it will be convenient to carry out marking on the basis. This is important in this case. After the marking is completed, it is necessary to drill holes in the concrete base for the dowels. Then you need to fix the specified device. You can immediately fasten the threshold to the wooden base with screws.
- The hidden way . It is based on fixing the threshold to the floor with liquid nails or special glue. This method is time-consuming, but it is more aesthetic, since the fasteners in this case are invisible.