When installing different types of flooring in adjoining rooms, transition strips are used to hide the seam and leave a smooth transition. The difference in thicknesses of the wood and carpet will determine what type of transition to use. If the floors are the same height, a simple T molding can be used; but if one floor is higher than the other, a threshold molding must be used. Installation can be done quickly using an electric drill and hammer.
Instructions
1. Determine if the hardwood is level with or higher than the carpet. If the carpet and wood is level purchase a strip of T molding, if the two floors are uneven you will purchase a strip of threshold molding at your local home improvement store.
2. Cut the molding to the exact length that is needed using a coping saw.
3. Lay the molding in place and mark the nail holes on the sub floor using a pencil. Remove the molding and begin drilling the pilot holes for the molding nails using an electric drill with a 1/16-inch bit, or any drill bit that is a touch smaller than the nails.
4. Put the molding in place and pound the nails in using a hammer. Swing the hammer carefully to avoid denting the molding.
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