Installation - Wall Base moldings should be installed alter
the hardwood floor is in place You must make allowances for an
expansion space between the floor and wall in accordance with the
hardwood flooring manufacturer's recommendations. The molding should
be fastened to the wall (not the subfloor) to assure that the
contraction or expansion space for the floor is not restricted (See
Fig. A). Pre-drill the molding to avoid splitting. Artistic Finishes
Wall Base moldings are eight feet long to ensure minimal splices.
This length also helps to assure that splicing joints will be on a
stud.
The molding should be fastened to the wall and/or Wall Base molding
(not the subfloor) to assure that the contraction or expansion space
for the floor is not restricted. Pre-drill the molding to avoid
splitting. When used to transition other floors, such as vinyl or
tile floors (See Fig. D), fasten to the wall or toe plate. Artistic
Finishes Base Shoe moldings are eight feet long to ensure minimal
splices.
After the hardwood floor is installed, lay the Variable Threshold
molding in place. The Threshold-molding should overlap the flooring
by 1/2 to 3/4 inch, leaving the balance for required expansion or
contraction. To attach the molding, apply one or two 1/4 inch beads
of construction adhesive to the sub-floor and seat the molding in
place. If nailing, pre-drill the molding to pre-vent splitting and
nail to the subfloor behind the lip of the molding. Be sure when
nailing, not to obstruct the floor's expansion space under the
molding (See Fig. F).
Standard Reducer - To attach the molding, apply glue to the
front edge of the molding as recommended by the Manufacturer. Apply
one or two 1/4 inch beads of construction adhesive to the subfloor
and seat the molding in Place. If nailing, pre-drill the molding to
prevent splitting. To assure a flush surface in any glue down
installation, it is recommended that the molding be taped to the
floor while the glue is setting up as shown in (Fig. G).
Application - The Stair Nose transition molding combines style
and function to create an attractive threshold that catches the
brunt of floor traffic while enhancing the beauty of a staircase or
step. The Stair Nose also provides the proper overhang for a
transition from one floor level to the next such as the step into a
sunken living room.
When used on a step-up to another room, the Stair Nose molding
becomes the starting "edge" of the floor. Because of the
interlocking of the molding with the floor, the Stair Nose molding
should be installed first. Once the molding is in place, the
interlocking floor can be installed out from this point. To install
the Standard Stair Nose molding, apply one or two 1/4 inch beads of
construction adhesive to the subfloor and seat the molding in place
If nailing, pre-drill the molding to prevent splitting and nail to
the subfioor To assure a flush surface in any glue down
installation, it is recommend that the molding be taped to the floor
while the glue is setting up as shown in (Fig. H). Overlap Stair
Nose - The Overlap Stair Nose is typically used for floating
floor applications. See the floating floor section of this
installation guide for instructions on how to install the Overlap
Stair Nose.
Installing T-Molding between two wood floors of the same height
- Lay the T-Molding in place to determine proper fit. To attach the
T-Molding between two hardwood floors, apply a 1/4 inch bead of
construction adhesive to the top edge on one side of the hardwood
floor. Seat the molding in place, making sure that you have a
minimum of a 1/4 inch molding overlap on the wood flooring on the
adjacent floor. Check to make sure that you have also provided an
expansion space between the T-Molding and the wood floor to handle
expansion or contraction (See flooring manufacturer's
recommendation, on required space) (See Fig. J).
Install the pad with the edge of the pad placed directly against the
Shim. Install the floating floor so that it overlaps the Shim
approximately 3/4 of an inch. The Shim serves to stabilize the floor
from compressing under weight and provides a foundation for the
Threshold molding (See Fig. K). Lay the Variable Threshold molding
in place. The Threshold molding should overlap the-flooring by 1/2
to 3(4 inch, leaving the balance for required expansion or
contraction. To attach the molding, apply one or two 1/4 inch beads
of construction adhesive to the Shim and seat the molding in place.
If nailing, pre-drill the molding and Shim to prevent splitting and
nail to the subfloor behind the lip of the molding. Be sure when
nailing, not to obstruct the floor's expansion space under the
molding.
When installing Overlap Reducer moldings on a floating floor, it
is important not to attach the Overlap Reducer directly to the
hardwood floor as the hardwood floor must be able to expand or
contract under the lip of the molding per the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Lay
the Overlap Stair Nose in place. The Overlap Stair Nose should
overlap the floor mg by 1/4 to 3/8 inch, leaving the balance for
required expansion or contraction. To attach the molding, apply one
or two 1/4 inch beads of construction adhesive to the subfloor and
seat the molding in place. If nailing, pre-drill the molding to
prevent splitting and nail to the subfloor behind the lip of the
molding. Be sure when nailing, not to obstruct the floor's expansion
space under the molding.
Installing T-Molding between two floating floors - When installing
the T-Molding between two floating wood floors, begin the
installation by installing the Artistic Finishes Shims (Part #
17949) under the edges of the floating floors where you plan to
install T-Molding. The Shims can be butted together or separated no
more than 1 inch. Secure the Shims in place by either nailing or
gluing them down. Install-the pad with the edge of the pad placed
directly against each Shim. Next, install the floating floor over
the Shim so that only 1/4 to 3/8 inch of shim is showing under the
floor The Shim serves to stabilize the floor from compressing under
weight. Lay the T- Molding in place. Apply a 1/4-inch bead of
construction adhesive to the top edge of one side of the wood floor
(Caution: Do not glue both sides.) Seat the molding in place, making
sure that you have a minimum of a 1/4 inch molding overlap on the
side of the flooring that is not glued. Make sure you also include
an expansion space between the molding and the sides of the wood
floor that are not glued to handle the expansion or contraction of
both floors (see flooring manufacturer's recommendations on required
space). (See Fig. Q.)
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