How to install laminate flooring transitions.
Transition from laminate flooring to stairs.
When homeowners have carpeted stairs and laminate flooring extra care must be taken to transition the two flooring types.
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The goal in these areas is it match the existing flooring compensate for height gaps and create a smooth transition.
If your new laminate meets stairs going down to a lower level you should use a stair nose laminate transition.
Their purpose is to cover the edge of the laminate flooring where it meets another floor or where it will end and still provide the expansion gap that is needed.
Hardwood or laminate floor transition tips in areas where hardwood or laminate meet a door threshold step or other flooring type you may need a different type of transition strip.
I would use a square edge transition and butt the vertical edge of the transition up against the top stair.
These are very important to use.
The wood must be completely flat and level so you may have to do some sanding to prepare it.
For the edge you can use shoe molding quarter round or just cover your laminate.
Installing a laminate stair nosing over the top step of the carpeted stairs will tie the stairs into the laminate flooring and make the transition look seamless.