Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Butting up to carpeted stairs - Finish?

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MoreBeer
08-07-06, 04:34 PM
Hey folks,

Just finishing up installing some nice 8mm laminate in the living room - but I'm stuck on how to finish where the laminate butts up to the carpeted stairs.

Stairs have 2 sides exposed (third is against a divider wall). Carpet down the exposed sides. Running baseboard across the front and side of the stairs, looks - off. I tried some 1/4 round, looks better but still not right.

What is the prefered finishing method in this circumstance?

Thanks in advance,

Andy

Carpets Done Wright
08-07-06, 05:57 PM
If it is thick carpet, it will cover the expansion needed, If it is thin, you may have to undercut the staircase, also.