Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Laying Laminate thru Doorways W/O transition

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Will
02-23-04, 07:23 PM
Hey guys. Persused the forum but could not find answer to my question. I have purchased Witex LocTec Country Comfort (1000 sft). I will be installing this after I pull up old carpet. Will be installed in living room, hallway and 3 bedrooms. My question is when I go from living room to hallway, how can I do this without putting in a transition piece? Hall entryway is 4" wide and planks are 7-9/16". If I start in living room and rip plank to 4" wide (flush with hallway wall), how can I attach this to run of planks in hallway? Planks will be running parallel to hallway. Hopefully I've phrased this in a coherent manner. Many thanks for all who reply.

AzFred
02-23-04, 07:33 PM
Bad news Will, No transition, no warrantee! Sorry but that's the truth, your warrantee will be useless and your floor will most likely buckle.

There are moldings other than a laminate Tee that will accomplish the float needed for expansion but the expansion room must be provided.
Will
02-23-04, 07:49 PM
Thanks for your prompt reply. What other types of molding can I use for transition?