We installed wood laminate flooring throughout an entire floor of our house. It looks great. The only thing wrong is that the instructions failed to mention cutting the door jamb and sliding the laminte underneath. Now that it's done it seems obvious, but we now have to deal with 1/4" gap between every door jamb or entry way (which we left for expansion). Quarter round won't work in these areas and caulk makes the floor look sloppy. Anybody else ever encounter this problem and find a clean solution? Thanks!
2007-08-07 04:04:37 · 5 answers · asked by Angie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
With all due respect, and after installing thousands of sq. ft. of various flooring...KNOWLEDGE is often attained AFTER we NEED it.
The issue could have been lessened with a few methods.
A SAW specific to molding cuts for flooring.
Setting a piece of flooring and underlayment against any molding for more accurate cuts, lined with a pencil and then even using a Back Saw.
Obviously those two suggestions are TOO late. Expansion issues relate to High humidity and or a floor that FLOODS on a regular basis. laminate is already designed to GIVE, but no manufacturer could stay in business, selling a product that swells...expands and contract in any percentage as you suggest.
You have a daunting task, no matter. Certainly IF you can, you might find the same molding and cut 1/4 inch pieces to be glued in. OR do that for the JAMBS. At this point you might not ever be satisfied?
2007-08-07 04:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most laminate floor companies offer pieces you can buy that match your color of floor and fit in the door jambs.
Not sure which laminate you have, but we used Pergo and Lowe's offered a wide variety of pieces for door jambs and transition areas.
Good luck!
:)
2007-08-07 04:09:20 · answer #2 · answered by Huh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's finish laminated edge L and T shape for covering gaps in door area ,if hard wood are finish in door section use L shape and if hard wood is continue to other side of the door use T shape to cover that up.
2007-08-07 04:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angie, Angie, Angie, how could you make the same mistake I did. Go to Home Depot or Lowes and explain what you did to the nice man in the flooring department. They have things made just for this type of mistake. I think there called "another stupid one" because that's what the guy kind of whispered when I asked for mine.
2007-08-07 04:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you could fill it with Wood Putty that matches the color of the floor,, also you could use a grout that matches but it will crack
2007-08-07 08:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by voniron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋