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The sills are angular in width, which are docking. Threshold for laminate: features, varieties and purpose of docking thresholds between the laminate. Division of products by functional purpose

Of course, every owner of a dwelling who plans to finish the floor with laminated panels is wondering what thresholds should be used.

Appointment of thresholds

Quite often in modern interior design there are combinations of laminate flooring with other types of materials or with a similar coating, but a different color option. Thresholds allow you to decorate the joints between floor materials and hide installation errors. In addition, they prevent dust and debris from entering the joints, and also protect the edges of the lamellas from destruction.

Nut varieties

transitional option

Features of the design of joints

For the correct arrangement of the joints of laminated panels on the floor, several rules should be followed:

• Depending on the design of the room, you can use threshold fixing, butt fixing, wave jointing, or building foam and sealant fixing.
• The docking joint should not be an obstacle when walking, as well as adversely affect the appearance of the floor.
• Single-level joints are best arranged using thresholds or moldings made of wood, plastics or metal.
• The prefabricated threshold has a removable lining and fasteners, and the solid threshold is fixed to the floor base with dowel-nails or a special adhesive.

Installation of the threshold between the laminate and tiles (video)

Properly designed transition and joints allow you to extend the life of not only the same type, but also the combined floor covering.

Modern manufacturers produce many different floor coverings. However, the most popular and frequently encountered material is laminate. It has a lot of advantages in comparison with other coatings, which makes it very popular and relevant for many years. Its installation is quite simple and does not take much time, and the finishing touch of such work is the installation of a special threshold.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of laminate flooring thresholds is their useful protective function. The decorative role of these details should not be underestimated, as they hide the rough edges and joints of the floor panels, making the interior more neat and aesthetic. Fortunately, such elements today can be matched to the laminate of absolutely any color. There are no serious flaws in the sills, however, it is worth noting that the quality of some of the materials used in their production is not the best.

Also, some instances are difficult to install. It is also worth noting that some types of thresholds do not look very aesthetically pleasing.

Most often this applies to options with open fasteners: they lack a decorative layer that gives the structure a more attractive and complete appearance.

Kinds

Today, in the shops of finishing and building materials, you can pick up a variety of thresholds for laminate. Consider all the possible varieties of these useful details:

• Transitional. Such models are often used to decorate expansion slots. First of all, these types of thresholds are designed to form a neat and smooth transition from one type of flooring to another. In addition, transition parts protect the laminate from dirt, dust and debris, as well as protect it from chips, burrs and other similar damage. It is worth noting that with the help of properly selected transition thresholds, you can create an unobtrusive effect of space zoning;

• Multilevel. Such sills of a classic or non-standard shape are aimed at leveling and smoothing out the height differences between floor finishes that have different widths. This parameter can vary in values ​​from 1.5 to 10 cm, and the height of the leveled difference between the coatings often reaches 20 mm. Fastening systems in such structures are the same as in single-level versions: open or closed. For finishing materials with different widths and heights, you can choose a multi-level threshold with a special Z- or L-shaped fixation edge;

• Corner. Laminate is often used for facing stairs, and in this case, corner linings come in handy. They are made of metal, wood or MDF and protect the floor from abrasion, dirt and excessive slip. These parts are fastened in a standard way: open or closed. With an uninsulated fastening, the corners are fixed with hardware, and with a closed fastening, with auxiliary edges of a special shape;

• Edging. Such pads, as a rule, are made of reliable metal. Otherwise, they are also called regional. In fact, edging sills are a good analogue of a corner for steps or a plinth. They can also have a different shape, but they can have only one method of fastening - closed. The dimensions of the edging pads vary, so it is recommended to select them based on the laminate sample so as not to make a mistake in the parameters;

• Special for laminate. This category includes edges made of MDF or aluminum (multi-level and single-level). They have a special Z-, H-, F-, G-profile. With the help of such overlays, homogeneous materials of the same or different colors, density and thickness are joined. Such sills are ideal for creating expansion joints. They are fixed only in a closed way.

materials

Various materials are used in the production of laminate flooring. Let's take a closer look at everything features and characteristics of structures of different manufacture:

• Metal. As a rule, lightweight aluminum is used in production. Slightly less commonly used steel or brass. Such thresholds are the strongest, most durable and reliable. Due to these characteristics, they are very popular with modern consumers. Use metal overlays in both domestic and commercial environments. One of the main advantages of aluminum or stainless steel thresholds is the variety of decor.

• Anodized. So, metal strips are subjected to anodic oxidation, after which a special metallized film appears on their surface. It can have various shades, from golden to bronze with a patina. Such options look very nice, but their main advantage lies not only in an attractive design, but also in the fact that they are not subject to mechanical damage (chips and scratches), and are also protected from corrosion;

• Painted. Special polymer-powder mixtures of different shades are applied to the surface of such overlays. They can be both muted and bright and juicy. The result is a very strong and durable coating that is not afraid of abrasion or scratches. They can even be washed using harsh chemicals;

• Laminated. Such aluminum strips are covered with a special durable PVC film, which has a texture that repeats the laminate. Such options are the best-selling, as they are inexpensive and are represented by the widest range;

• Chromed. Chromium-treated powders are wildly popular due to their interesting and bright design, as well as wear resistance and durability. Over time, such glossy coatings do not lose their attractive appearance and do not require special care.

• Flexible. Plastic sills are simple and practical. They are presented in a variety of colors, since PVC itself lends itself easily to almost any treatment. Such overlays for laminate are produced by many manufacturers. A set of such parts consists of the following parts.

• mounting rail(solid or perforated). It is attached to the base with self-tapping screws or mounting glue;

• Profiled sill. This part is inserted into a special groove of the strap, after which it is securely fixed.

These types of sills are considered the most common and popular. Also on the market there are models made of wood or MDF, which are versatile due to their discreet and neutral appearance. However, they are expensive, and it is very difficult to find parts made of plastic or metal for them.

Soft rubber sills have good performance. They are excellent anti-slip effect. However, over time, such details may lose color saturation, and they usually look quite simple and unpresentable, but they are inexpensive.

Design features

Thresholds for laminate are multi-level, single-level and universal. There are also the following modifications to these useful parts:

• Self-adhesive single-level sills, having on one side a special polymer adhesive composition, with which the part is attached to the base;
• Anti-slip pads with corrugated synthetic rubber or polyurethane;
• Overlays with a hidden cable channel, which are single-level metal or plastic strips, in the center of which there is a small cavity.

purpose

Mainly, a well-chosen threshold is intended to mask the joints between floor coverings. So, at the joints of the laminate with tiles, the following types of connectors:

• Edging (leveling). It is useful in case of a small level difference. As a rule, such options are made of metal and are complemented by an elastic rubber gasket;
• Decorative. Such details are used in the transitions of different rooms;
• Curvilinear. These sills are used in cases where it is planned to adjoin dissimilar coatings to each other with an unusual design solution;
• Final. Such a docking bar is used when framing the edges of the flooring in the hallway. Often, such structures are also used in the design of raised flooring, for example, near stairs, steps or at the junction separating a loggia or balcony (balcony threshold).

Mounting methods

There are two main types of fasteners:

• Open;
• Closed.

With the open type of fasteners, ready-made holes for installation are already present in the bar. There are times when manufacturers do not make them, but this should not scare you, because you can drill them yourself. Before installing the lining, carefully cut the gap between the boundaries of the structures. It can be jambs of door panels or baseboards.

If in your home the laminate is installed on a wooden surface, then the threshold can be attached to it with simple self-tapping screws. If the base is concrete, then it is necessary to drill holes in it at the place of fasteners and drive plastic dowels into them.

More attractive is the threshold with a hidden mount. For this, overlays consisting of two parts are suitable:

• Mounting, which must be fixed to the floor with self-tapping screws;
• Decorative, which closes the fasteners.

The decorative component must be attached to the mounting half using special lock connection. Also, the threshold can be installed by referring to a special glue. It can be a classic composition of PVA, liquid nails, or any other most durable options. They need to be applied to the back of the lining, after which it can be laid at the junction of the floor coverings and pressed hard for high-quality fixing.

There is also a combined method of fixing the sills. It is produced with the simultaneous use of self-tapping screws and adhesives.

As a rule, this fastener option is used in cases where it is required to install a wide overlay of great length or with a large radius of curvature. As a rule, plastic parts are fixed in this way.

Separately, it is worth highlighting cork sills. Such products can be safely called universal, as under the order they are made of absolutely any shape and structure. Cork thresholds are a separate strip or a special three-layer lath, in which the edges are trimmed with wood. In another way, such options are called compensatory.

However, for laminated panels, these overlays are used extremely rarely. They are more suitable for parquet flooring.

How to choose the right one?

The selection of the threshold for finishing the floor should be approached very seriously, despite the seeming insignificance of such a detail. To purchase the right product, Several important factors must be taken into account:

• Functional load of two rooms. For example, it can be a corridor lined with laminate and a kitchen with ceramic tiles. Since the second room is humid, it is necessary to choose a moisture-resistant threshold. Models made of aluminum or plastic have such properties;
• The quality of materials. The threshold must be made of high-quality and wear-resistant materials that will not fail in the first years of operation;
• Designer decoration.

areas from different materials - sills are used for laminate. Such flooring is popular, has good performance characteristics, and with proper installation, it lasts a long time. Properly selected and installed sills will allow you to get a floor that is attractive in every way.

Why is it needed

The sills solve a whole range of problems that arise when laying a laminate. For example:

• when the whole apartment is made out, the laminate between the rooms may vary slightly in level. A laminate threshold between rooms solves this problem;
• the flooring cannot end in a clear, neat line. End laminate thresholds allow you to achieve an aesthetic appearance of the edge of the coating;
• when decorating a room, the problem of joining coatings of various kinds may arise. Flexible joining thresholds for tiles and laminate, for example, allow you to arrange the transition of coatings beautifully and neatly and hide the gap.

Docking elements are required in the area of ​​doorways, on stairs, near the wall, as well as on the connection lines of individual areas of coatings. Depending on the tasks, you need to choose one or another class of laminate threshold.

One of the most important tasks that a laminate threshold solves is to protect the coating from damage. If the upper plane of the flooring is protected from moisture, a similar situation is observed in the area of ​​interlocks, then there is no protection at the edge of the coating. The installation of thresholds on the laminate is necessary so that moisture and dirt do not get under the flooring.

What materials are used

When choosing thresholds between laminate and laminate or for other purposes, it is useful to know what these products are made of and what characteristics they have. Produced:

• metal products. Galvanized steel or aluminum alloys are used. Such a threshold for a laminate is strong, durable, has rigidity. The ratio of price, quality and service life has made such products popular with consumers;
• interior thresholds for rubber laminate are also in demand. They prevent slipping, when rubbed by the door, visible traces do not form on them, a quality product lasts a long time. Installing the nut on the laminate is done in different ways, the use of adhesives is allowed. Rubber elements are flexible, but at the same time strong enough, they are offered with a flat and corrugated surface, in different colors;
• wood products are exclusive solutions. They do not show record service life, but are quite popular with a separate audience of buyers. Custom-made, these concealed laminate thresholds allow you to achieve high style, show the taste of homeowners;
• the cork threshold between the laminate and another coating also acts as an exclusive class product. Such design elements are flexible enough to form a curved seam line;
• the most inexpensive, but rarely used format is plastic. Concealed fastener laminate sills made from this material cannot provide sufficient rigidity to make the surface look aesthetically pleasing. Similarly, if you install a threshold at a junction with different heights, bends will quickly appear, zones of departure of the element from the surface. However, as a temporary solution, plastic products look rational.

The listed types of products have been used for a long time, developed for all types of coatings. If we are talking about working with modern flooring, you can use a laminate threshold. Made from the same material as the flooring, it guarantees the same sensation of temperature, imperceptible transition (you can choose a product with a flooring that exactly matches the design of the floor).

Nut installation technologies

When deciding how to install the threshold, you can choose from two options. There is a fastening scheme when self-tapping screws or other structural elements are visible and open. Much more popular is the threshold for laminate with a hidden mount. It looks more aesthetically pleasing, you can choose the mounting option that is most suitable for the existing situation.

Thresholds on coverings of various kinds of open type are easier to mount. However, this scheme has several disadvantages. In particular, if an interior threshold is installed between laminate and tile, with different levels of coatings, it is difficult to achieve the same level of immersion of fasteners. This greatly violates the aesthetics of the surface, which is especially noticeable on plastic products.

Laminate sills with hidden fastening come in different varieties. Several mounting schemes are also provided, using special fasteners.

• The easiest way to install the threshold on the joint line or the end line of the laminate flooring is to glue the element. For such a scheme of work, products of a special form are intended. This installation shows good results when connecting different coatings along a curve. The disadvantage of technology is that the joint cannot be disassembled without damaging the laminate board.
• The most common method for installing sills on a laminate is to use self-tapping screws and a special docking element. The latter has a flat surface, and from below - a slot for fixing. The technology for installing such thresholds for laminate with hidden fastening is simple: recesses are drilled in the base, plugs are placed, self-tapping screws are twisted so that their heads are on the same level. After that, it is enough to put on the docking element pre-cut to the desired length with one side of the slot and, slightly bending the part, snap it onto the self-tapping screws.
• An expensive and painstaking method for installing concealed fastening laminate thresholds involves the use of special mating strips. They are cut to the desired length, fixed in the zone of the joining line, after which a decorative element is put on them. The disadvantage of this method of work is the need to operate in very cramped conditions.

The listed installation schemes are used when thresholds for laminate between rooms are installed and other joint lines of relatively short length are drawn up. If it is necessary to decorate a complex line, in which there are both straight and curved sections, a mixed method is used. It consists in combining schemes in separate areas for laying the nut, both fasteners and adhesives are used.

Video how to install, screw, glue laminate thresholds:

Division of products by functional purpose

Having considered how to install a threshold on a laminate, it is worth dwelling on their varieties. In each specific case, separate types of docking products are used.

1. A straight nut is designed to form a line along which coatings of the same height converge. It can be a laminate in different rooms, a connection with a tile. It is recommended to use straight nut for hard materials.
2. Transition elements will be needed if you need to draw a junction line for floorings that have different heights. A threshold of this type can compensate for a difference from 3 to 20 mm. It is often used to design the transition between hard and soft surfaces. The docking element is capable of exerting mechanical pressure on one side.
3. End or finishing thresholds serve to protect the edge of the laminate. They have a shape that involves putting on a board with subsequent fastening. Such a design element is often placed near the doors, on the edge of the podium structures.

One part of the answer to the question of how to make a laminate threshold near the balcony door is to use special corner joints. They are also used in the design of stairs. Such sills are available in two formats: for external and internal corners. Rational use of rubber elements. They are able to dampen mechanical loads and apply pressure, as well as to prevent slipping, being located on the outer corner of the step or the edge of the threshold.

The beauty and durability of the coating will depend on the correct choice of such a functional element as a docking threshold. Don't skimp on the purchase. It is recommended to choose separate product classes for the design of straight and curved joint zones. Also, flush-mounted sills look more attractive and aesthetically pleasing. They allow you to create an almost imperceptible, stylish, beautiful joint.

Laminate is a very popular flooring material. It is beautiful, comfortable, durable and easy to install.

But sometimes there is a need to divide the room into zones using different types of flooring. And this is where the problem arises - joints.

From different materials, at different levels, they interfere with walking, spoil the appearance of the coating and reduce its durability.

The joints must be closed and special thresholds for laminate come to the rescue.

Laying thresholds - the final stage of work on finishing the floor. All types of coverage are already laid, and you can safely choose the appropriate thresholds. First of all, you need to decide on the material.

Powders for laminate can be made of: metal, wood, plastic, cork and, in fact, laminate. They differ both in price and consumer properties.

Metal thresholds are made of steel, brass or aluminum, their surface is decorated with various colors. Quite inexpensive, but very strong and durable, they are very popular.

Another plus is the ability to choose the sills to match the color of fittings, door handles, chandeliers.

Wooden sills are most harmoniously combined with laminate, their price is slightly higher than metal ones. Wood is a natural and environmentally friendly material. The disadvantage is their shorter lifespan. Sometimes they will have to be sanded and re-varnished.

Cork sills are used in cases where it is necessary to close the transition from a laminate to a stone floor. Due to their flexibility, they take the load from the movements of the laminate and at the same time decorate the joint.

Plastic decorative sills for laminate flooring are the cheapest. Their advantage is a huge palette of colors.

The plastic pads do their job very well. But, as they say, the quality corresponds to the price.

The durability of these thresholds is a relative concept. The same as with laminate thresholds.

They fit very well into the interior, they can be matched exactly to the color of the floor - taken from the same collection as the laminate, but such thresholds are afraid of water and are unstable to mechanical damage.

The choice of material is carried out depending on the joint:

• for example, to connect a laminate and a tile, we choose thresholds that are resistant to water - metal,
• and if you need to level the difference in heights, then cork sills are better suited.

One more classification of sills can be distinguished - according to their functional purpose and form:

1. Straight sills are designed to cover joints that are on the same level. Can be used on all types of floor coverings.
2. Leveling sills will help close joints with a height difference of 3-4 mm.
3. Finishing - angular shape, designed to protect the edges of the steps from chips and cracks, have an anti-slip coating.
4. Multi-level thresholds for laminate. They are used when it is necessary to smooth out the difference in height between coatings. For example: laminate and tile, or laminate and linoleum. Nuts of various shapes can hide differences from 4 mm to 2 cm.

Multi-level thresholds for laminate can be of the following forms:

Good for connecting laminate to laminate, or as a threshold between laminate and linoleum. Such a threshold can be used between tiles and laminate, for their joining.

Equipped with an open installation system.

Fastens with dowels and screws.

It is used in cases where it is necessary to hide a large difference in height on different types of coverage.

As you can see from the picture, it is attached in a hidden way.

1. Complex shape. (relevant for the bathroom, kitchen).

It is also used for mating coatings of various types with a large height difference.

Of the advantages - a hidden system of fastenings and good protection against water leakage

Flexible laminate thresholds are indispensable when creating complex design floors when you have to combine different materials, shapes, heights.

They are also indispensable when decorating the joints of tiles and laminate.

This combination is often found in kitchens: tiles are laid in the working area, and laminate is laid in the dining area.

With the help of flexible thresholds for laminate, joints near niches, columns, arches are also decorated.

Such sills are made of hypoallergenic plastic or cork, supplied in rolls.

They are easy to transport and easy to install. The minimum bending radius is 30 cm when heated and 60 cm when cold.

A little about how to install a threshold on a laminate

The installation of thresholds on laminate can be done in different ways, depending on what type of fastening is expected on your product.

In the sill, holes for fasteners have already been made in the factory way.

To fix such a threshold, you need to attach it to the base of the floor, make markings and drill holes.

Plugs are driven into these holes, self-tapping screws are screwed into them.

It is necessary to properly prepare the base, namely, remove the foam lining in the area of ​​the nut and install a hard plastic or plywood bar. This will protect against loosening of the screws and the cork itself in the base.

The open mounting method has its advantages: cheap thresholds, ease of installation.

But there are also disadvantages. Because of the holes, the appearance deteriorates, over time they will begin to break and no longer hold the sill in place.

If you do not want to spoil the appearance of the floor, you can use the sills with a hidden mount. At the heart of such a nut is a guide, which is attached to the base in various ways.

Christmas tree dowels

The dowel heads are inserted into the guide on the back of the nut, holes are drilled in the base (the diameter is smaller than that of the dowels). Then the nut with dowels is inserted into the hole and hammered with a rubber mallet.

You can also use a regular PVC cork. The method is very similar to the open mount. The only difference is that the dowels are not mounted in a hole, but in a guide on the nut.

Thresholds with mounting plate

Advantages: low bar height - no more than 1 mm, and ease of installation.

This method is reversed.

First, the bar is fastened (with screws and plugs), then the laminate is laid, and lastly, the threshold is set.

Flex profile.

This is a threshold for laminate flooring with a hidden fixing. It is made of high-strength PVC, can take any shape, allows you to join different materials with a thickness of up to 25 mm.

The algorithm of actions is the same as in the previous case: the bar is attached - the coating is laid - the decorative part of the profile is installed.

Cons of this method: high cost, the need for pre-installation of the bar. It is impossible to install sills from a flex profile after laying the floor.

How much do sills cost?

The price of sills can vary greatly depending on their type, material and manufacturer. The estimated cost of some models, we have given in the table.

There are a lot of sills for laminate flooring. They differ not only in price, but also in material, purpose and methods of fastening.

When choosing thresholds, also consider the specifics of the room where they will be used. Remember - correctly selected and mounted thresholds will protect not only your floor, but also your nerves.

Modern living spaces are distinguished by their original design, which involves a rather unusual combination of floor materials with different structures and textures. One of the designers' favorite tricks is to combine laminate and tile. This is perhaps the best option for zoning living space.

When installing a floor finish, it often becomes necessary to join the laminate and tile. But the joint, no matter how hard you try, in an open state is a gap with sharply defined boundaries, which does not paint the new floor at all. To effectively hide it, special docking elements were invented - the so-called thresholds for laminate and tiles. Most often they are used when both floor materials are laid in the same plane or the height difference is minimal - no more than 1 cm.

Appointment of thresholds

At first glance, this element is necessary only to improve the aesthetic component of the coating. But in practice, it performs a number of other equally important functions. Timely installation of thresholds is not a laborious process. Therefore, it is recommended to include them in the installation scheme and package in advance.

In practice, during the operation of the coating, a large amount of dust and dirt accumulates in the cracks formed by the two materials. It takes a lot of effort to remove it. By installing a connecting element, you can reduce the complexity of floor operation. In addition to this factor, we note the improvement in the appearance of the coating.

Positive qualities of connecting elements:

• Coating durability. The most vulnerable places of the decorative floor are the edges. With a constant mechanical load, chips and cracks form on their edges. Thresholds for laminate between rooms will perform a protective function;
• Safety for residents while walking;
• The ability to hide small defects. Most often, these are level differences between different floor coverings;
• The choice of various models that differ not only in appearance, but also in the material of manufacture, design and method of installation.

It is important to choose the right floor sills with a hidden fastening or a similar model with a different mounting scheme. To do this, you should familiarize yourself with their varieties.

The choice will be influenced not only by the operational, but also by the technical characteristics of this mounting component. In particular, it is necessary to correctly calculate the width in order to completely close the transition from tiles to wood flooring.

Installing thresholds on laminate and other materials is carried out in various ways:

• the use of decorative thresholds;
• butt to butt;
• podium arrangement.

Types: multi-level, angular, final, straight

• Leveling sills are designed to reduce the height amplitude between different coatings. With the help of such structural elements, it is possible to hide height differences in the range of 3–18 mm.
• Straight thresholds between rooms are used to arrange floor joints of the same height. The maximum possible height difference is no more than one millimeter.
• Corner or stair - have a local application. With their help, fix the floor covering near the steps. As a rule, they are made of rubber, since there is always a risk of slipping off the steps.
• The final ones - make out the approaches to the balcony, the threshold of the hallway or frame the edges on the podium floors. They are often used as a multi-level threshold between tiles and laminate.

According to the method of connection, they distinguish:

• A metal bar with a through fixation. It is a special strip that covers the joint, pressing its edges to the floor. For fastening, as one of the possible options, use self-tapping screws equipped with a countersunk head. The plank is also effective when there is a difference in the heights of the surfaces or an inaccurate trimming is performed. Silicone sealant can be used to seal the edges of the plank.

• H-shaped profile. It looks like the letter H, which is laid on its side. The lower shelf is brought under the installed panels, then the tile is inserted into the opposite groove and laid on the glue. At the same time, a gap remains, which is rubbed with a special compound for tiles, and from the side of the lamellas it is filled with sealant. Acrylic or silicone compounds are suitable for this.
• H-shaped collapsible. It has two T-bars that are connected by legs. The bar is set in accordance with the boundaries of the joint and fixed. Having completed the installation, the upper part, decorative, is inserted into the clamp located on the lower part and snapped into place.

In addition, an important point is the choice of material of manufacture. For a long service life without repairs, the quality of products must be carefully checked even before they are purchased. Aluminum models remain the most popular, as they have all the necessary properties - mechanical strength, do not corrode, can be painted in any color.

But in addition to them, it is possible to select the following types of final delimiters:

• Plastic. A budget option that can only be used if the surface is not subjected to heavy loads. Also, a flexible threshold between and laminate is used to create non-rectilinear patterns.
• From fiberboard. The advantage of this material is the appearance and harmonious combination with the lamellas. The disadvantages include the influence of low mechanical strength. To create a pattern, a special film is applied to the surface of fiberboard, which is protected by a layer of a special transparent material.
• Rubber. In fact, during the manufacture of flexible thresholds, rubber is used. Sometimes, to create sufficient elasticity, polymers and other inorganic additives are introduced into the composition.
• Cork. They are very rare, as they are characterized by high cost and insufficient mechanical strength. Scope - decorative closing of cracks of small sizes.

In addition to these types, manufacturers offer corner thresholds. They are mounted on the edges of steps to prevent slipping while walking.

In some cases, glass products may be used. But at the same time, all safety requirements are necessarily met, since a unique appearance is not the main priority when choosing.

How to install a threshold between tiles and laminate

For the manufacture of decorative thresholds, wood, plastic or aluminum are used. By texture, they can imitate wood, stone or even precious stone. All this is the best suited for the design of joints between lamellas and tiles. Aluminum accessories are more resistant to abrasion, that is, they last much longer.

Straight Thresholds

The easiest way to install straight sills. They tightly close the gaps, prevent the ingress of dirt or moisture into the joint. This method is not without its drawbacks:

• You cannot call such a transition completely smooth, since it protrudes a little;
• it is not always possible to choose an accessory to match the floor materials;
• the screws used for fastening are sometimes visible on the surface, although there are also hidden fasteners for laminate flooring on the market today.

However, they are very popular. This is the most practical way to join materials.

• dowels are driven into the floor along the joining line of the laminate and ceramic tiles. It is very easy to do this, since all products that are presented on the construction market today have special markings and symmetrical holes for fasteners. Through them it is very easy to mark the base;
• according to the markup, holes are drilled on the base and the threshold is screwed with screws that are included in the kit.
• this does not apply to wooden bases - the profile is attached to them immediately using self-tapping screws.

For hidden fastening, special glue or liquid nails are used. This method is quite laborious, however, more aesthetically pleasing, since it allows you to hide the fasteners.

Make sure that the floor material does not rest against the groove in the nut. It is necessary to leave a compensation gap of at least 5 mm, which will prevent their linear deformation during temperature changes.

How to install flexible sills

For the design of joints of complex shape - curved or curvilinear, a flexible threshold is used between the tile and the laminate. Today you can buy these strips, which are able to take the necessary shape, in almost any building materials store.

Thresholds flexible consist of two parts. The lower one, on which there is a groove-clip, is installed during the installation of the floor covering. The decorative insert snaps onto it later, already on the finished floor finish.

These moldings in the normal state are characterized by a small bending radius. Therefore, before work, they must be softened. The plastic is either immersed in warm water for about 15 minutes or a blow dryer is used. The insert, ready for installation, is driven into the lower part of the profile with light blows. A mallet is most suitable, its rubber head will not cause any damage to the surface of the decorative strip.

See how beautiful these sills look - photo:

How to dock without a nut: connection methods

Today it is possible to finish the joint between tiles and laminate without a threshold. With the right degree of skill and experience, perceptible level differences between two layers of material can be prevented. There are several options for how to join tiles and laminate without a threshold. For each of them, you will need to change the standard installation scheme for the coating.

• The first step is to prepare the subfloor. The ideal option is the same level of the first and second coverage. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate in advance the thickness of the substrate for the lamellas and the tile adhesive. After that, the process of laying the latter begins.
• As soon as the border has formed, you can proceed with the installation of a wooden coating. In this case, a junction of tiles and laminate will be formed without a clear boundary. Once again, it is necessary to focus on the same level. During installation, it is allowed to use different types of primer to form a single pattern. The only condition is the safety of operation for wooden lamellas.
• A more difficult task is to connect laminate and tile without a wave-shaped threshold. In this case, prepare the layout of the form. For this, any suitable material is used, for example, a strip of thin-walled metal. The template is installed at the junction of the coatings. Then pieces of tiles are cut according to the contours obtained and installed on the subfloor. The same procedure is performed with lamellae. It is important that the blanks fit snugly against the template. After the final installation, it is removed, and the junction is filled with a primer. Thus, the laying of a decorative surface is carried out using available improvised means.

We present to your attention the most effective laying technologies.

• Cork compensators. Although this is a new material, it is already popular, as the transition is neat and very beautiful. Installation is carried out quickly, however, long preparation is necessary. In addition, the materials are sawn very carefully to prevent any damage, even the slightest chipping. This is due to the fact that the compensator is inserted into the joint between the coatings, and it must be even not only in width, but also in depth. To do this, when fitting these materials to each other, a small gap is left, approximately 2 mm. They vary greatly in strength, and if the tile remains completely intact during their direct contact, then with the laminate everything is completely different - the lamellas can be deformed or damaged. The compensator is placed in the butt joint. It is pushed inward using a conventional screwdriver. Cork compensator does not require any special care or additional processing.

• Sealants (foam, mastic, paste). In this way, it is possible to hide butt joints having any shape, width and depth. The most important point is the choice of compensating material. It must have good adhesion to both surfaces, be strong and resilient. It should be noted that after processing, the seam turns out to be one-piece, that is, if repair is necessary, the entire floor is dismantled. Joints are processed in the following sequence:

• first lay out the tile, and when the glue is completely set, the lamellas are adjusted under it;
• lamellas should cover the tiles with some margin;
• mark the exact cut line;
• the unnecessary part of the tile is very carefully cut off with a grinder;
• a part of the substrate is cut off from the lamellas so that the height of the joined surfaces at the seam is the same. Then the material is carefully rubbed with emery;
• the laminate with the part from which the substrate was cut is fixed to the screed with glue;
• after the materials are tightly joined, proceed to sealing the seams.