Floor transitions, reducer molding

ka0tyk · Feb 20, 2020

any tips for dealing with transitions between floor and tile? I bought a reducer molding but it’s too thick. If I trim the floor back the molding won’t be long enough. Was thinking about somehow shaving it down but it’s an awkward shape to rip on a saw, etc.

monkeyswrench · Feb 20, 2020

Depending on lengths, you could run it on a band or table saw with a fence. Just a thought, I'm no carpenter...hopefully one of them will chime in.

buck35 · Feb 20, 2020

Either build yourself a jig to rip it down or take it to someone who can mill it down for you. Is the flooring finished? Looks like nothing under the tile.

ka0tyk · Feb 20, 2020

buck35 said:
Either build yourself a jig to rip it down or take it to someone who can mill it down for you. Is the flooring finished? Looks like nothing under the tile.

tile has been there for like 10 years. Originally had carpet and put in rigid vinyl.

Mr. C · Feb 20, 2020

monkeyswrench said:
Depending on lengths, you could run it on a band or table saw with a fence. Just a thought, I'm no carpenter...hopefully one of them will chime in.

That's what i was thinking. Looks like only about 1/8 to 3/16 of inch to down.

ka0tyk · Feb 20, 2020

Also if I mill it down to fit there’s a metal track that holds it in place that then won’t fit. I’d have to just glue it down to the floor and tile.

JUSTWANNARACE · Feb 20, 2020

Clamp it down and use an electric planer. Just make sure the blades are sharp. You can rent one from home depot if you dont have one available. This would be the easiest way if for DIY with minimal tools.

NicPaus · Feb 20, 2020

A end trim instead of reducer but to late now. Have to use a table saw and customize it.

lbhsbz · Feb 20, 2020

I have a Jointer as well as a planner if you want to bring it up to LB.

fishing fool · Feb 20, 2020

Just a quick google search and there are tons out there. You more then likely will have to go to a flooring company in a large city that will have a larger selection