Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting - Transition Inquiry

This doesn't involve carpet buy it does involve an issue that may be similar to ones seen by the master carpeters in this forum. So here goes;

I've got a transition/joint between a hardwood and concrete floor that I need to deal with. The length of the joint is about ten feet. On one end there is nearly a 1" drop onto the wood floor from the concrete. On the opposite end the two floors are flush with each other.Also, there is approxamately 1/2" gap horizontally between the two types of flooring.


Any Ideas on how I can make this transition look good without having a mini-step at one end?

Originally posted by gonjdevils



Any Ideas on how I can make this transition look good without having a mini-step at one end?


Your asking a lot there!

Without the 2 floors being on the same level plane, your transition is going to look angled, and be a step on one side.

I guess what I mean is that I don't want an abrupt step. Angled would be good...but how do I do it?

Take a piece of your hardwood to a reputable lumberyard (not big box store) and have them run the board(s) on a table saw to the desired angle, stain and finish to match.