DIY: Installing a Flooring Threshold/ Transition Strip on a Concrete Floor [Very Easy!]

[@AEFarnam]

Dude I just got done installing 1500 feet of Vinyl, not my first flooring job but first time on a concrete pad. Tomorrow I'm doing trim and threshold, and this tip looks PERFECT, funny thing is I have a pack of 1/4 inch dowel that's been in my toolbox for years, but I'm always afraid to toss it for fear of needing it lol. Thanks for the tip!

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help... 😀

[@hoosierfan27]

First time viewer. I like it. Short. Sweet. To the point. No extra junk. Thanks for sharing! CLICK! New sub!

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Thank you so much! Thanks for the sub too... 🙂

[@jmm6165]

Great execution. I’ve seen other tradesmen just drill and screw it down with drywall screws. I’ve seen them use the concrete plastic plugs. Your way seems like the correct way it should be done. You preserve the finish of the nails while making a good connection. Loved the centering of the holes. Thank you !

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Thank you so much for the great feedback! I can't imagine using drywall screws.. 😩. That would look ... well not so good.. 😂

[@TheSpatulaCity]

Nice. I wouldn't have never thought to use a wooden dowel and nails into concrete. Thanks.

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Excellent! Glad I could help you... 😀

[@DRG2517]

I have wood inbetween but now I know if I ever have concrete that's a good tip! Thanks! Just seeing the best way to cut it too without pinching or having a ugly cut.

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You're welcome! I've found a hack saw is probably the worse way to cut it... The blade tends to jump around a bit and will make blade marks in areas you don't want them! Maybe could use a hack saw with a miter box and that'll keep that from happening.

[@prideofalion]

Great technique. And exactly the video I was looking for. Cheers!

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

That's excellent! Glad I was able to help.. 😀

[@mandimartin5521]

Wow you make this seem so easy! Fingers crossed I can make it work tomorrow, thanks!

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You can do it!.. 😀

[@RASWoodProductions]

Great advice. I used your idea to attach threshold for vinyl planks to concrete.

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Excellent! Glad I could help.. 😀

[@Hashim-G]

Thank you so much sir! Sweet and to the point!!

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You're welcome!

[@spencercolgan]

I cannot thank you enough for this video

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You're welcome! Thanks for the great feedback.. 😀

[@pizzapartymike6427]

Awesome tip, thank you sir

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You're welcome!

[@bobboo540]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Greatly appreciated!

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome.. 😊

[@therealbacaboo]

OM G for Genius!! I love it. Thank you!! Wish I would have thought of that earlier. 😂😂 Probably can still do it.

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Awesome! Glad I could help.. 😀

[@adjuster57]

DUDE! Well that was nice. Saved me a large headache. I was baffled, until now.

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Excellent! Glad I could help.

[@redsunsmr284]

Excellent!!! Thank you. Great idea.

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You are so welcome!

[@lizchattin7016]

Very clever!

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Thank you!

[@whiskeybrenner13]

Thanks for the video! I've been searching everywhere on how to set some sort of end-cap for the laminate flooring I'm planning on installing in my garage. Specifically, how to deal with the 2-car garage door edge - it's like the floor just drops off a tiny 2" cliff. Pretty sure this will do the trick. Just need 18' of transition pieces.

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You're very welcome! Hope it works out for you.. 😀

[@Andygeofri]

Thanks for the trick! I feel so dumb for not thinking of this myself!

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Not at all. You're welcome.. 🙂

[@SuperTechnicalman]

thanks. this makes me v.happy

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Awesome! You're welcome.. 😀

[@jschmult8]

Very helpful worked perfectly. I

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Excellent! I'm glad I could help.. 😀

[@toomuchwoodstv]

Great content your a life saver

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Awesome! Thank u.. 😊

[@bryanhauschild4376]

Excellent sir!

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Thank u!

[@joemully6666]

Great tutorial! Quick question though, those nails looked like ring shanks, could you have just kept the original sized holes after you first marked them, and hammered those ring shank nails right into the concrete? Would that not hold well?

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

I believe those nails are not strong enough to withstand hammering into concrete. Even if the hole is almost the same size as the nail. I suppose if you could get the hole exactly the right size it would work, but generally the nails will just bend over trying to nail them in... 😊

[@aubreyholman1951]

Brilliant! Thank you :)

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You're welcome!

[@fatcapital88]

Thank you

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You're welcome!

[@dawnhanley9600]

Will this be a correct fix for a commercial kitchen and pass a building inspection? I received a violation due to a 3/8" gap between my tile file and the threshold.

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

HI, Yes I don't see why not. As long as your threshold fits properly, they're not going to pull it up to see what's underneath.

[@alhakisan]

Thank you! Excellent explanation! 👍🏼+sub!

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You're welcome.. 🙂🙂. Thanks for the sub!

[@joelthomas4294]

Nice, and thank you!!!

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You're welcome!

[@woodyg768]

Omg!! Thank you for this trick!! I'm pretty sure this answers my problem, except I'm installing floating 12"×24" locking tile over a carpeted floor, I wonder,should I leave the dowels jus a tad bit longer?

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

I don't think it'll matter as long as the nails are long enough to reach the dowels. Can you install over carpet? I would think the softness of the carpet would cause flexing in the floating floor...

[@woodyg768]

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel well, it's possible,but it's what my boss wants, this is my first locking panel floor I've ever done, she knows this but, here I am😱lol. I'm seriously struggling with a lot of this, and your tip for the threshold , I'm praying works for this application, I'm just a handyman in over my head. and BTW the carpet seems really thin, it's not plush like a home, this is in a office of a building she purchased

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Oh ok... Yea thin is better. I've never tried to do it that way. I think I'd lay out a few pieces of flooring and walk on it to see if it seems like excessive flexing... if so, it'll probably work for a while, but not sure about long term. On the other hand, if that's what the boss wants, all you can do is give an opinion and it's up to them to take it or reject it... 😀

[@waltnewman9517]

Please add a link for where you bought the transition strip.

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

I think it came from Lowe's

[@michaelomalley44]

have you ever used the doll rod and attached with screws?

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Do you mean dowel rod? You might be able to use screws if you pre-drill the rod first so hopefully it won't spin while trying to tighten the screw.

[@kokopufts6743]

Do you need a hammer Drill or a hammer drill bit to drill into the concrete? Both? Thank you ☺️

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, it is much better if you have a hammer drill. You might be able to drill through with a regular drill and a good quality masonry bit, but it'll be more difficult for sure.

[@robertjanez7467]

thanks for posting. You didn't want to just use PL adhesive to glue down transition piece to subfloor (or tile / wood floor) ?

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You could do it that way. I'd be thinking the adhesive would give out and the piece would pop off the floor with people walking on it day in and out.. I could be wrong..

[@redryder8834]

Cool trick! 😅

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Thank you!

[@octaviabrowncraftsanddiys]

?Can I use My ryobi 7inch table saw kinda nervous I only ever use it to cut wood

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Do you mean to cut flooring like vinyl or laminate? Yes of course... But not a metal transition strip... Not sure which one you mean?

[@colinkane1498]

I assume you drill to the depth of the length of the nail? And what diameter of dowel do you suggest? I have some leftover from a different project that are already cut to 1 1/4” L and 1/4” diameter.

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

HI, yes I think 1/4" is a good size dowel. 1 1/4 would also be fine as long as the nail isn't longer than about 1 3/8 or so...

[@Majc19951]

Won't that dowel rot eventually from the moisture in the concrete?

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

It might, but I'd say it'll take a long time! If you can find a plastic dowel then consider using that..

[@1sttigertiger426]

Do you recommend filling the void (the drilled holes with the dowel, and the gap beneath the strip) so it doesn't shift against the floor and also provide some adhesion?

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

I don't think I would do that. You're risking a mess if the adhesive ooses out from the strip when you squeeze it down. The dowels will expand in the holes once you drive the nail in, so they're pretty tight.

[@Peetisaini]

What kind of nails did you use

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Depending on your threshold.. The metal ones usually come with matching nails... For wood I would use finish nails and drive slightly below the surface and putty over the top..

[@Adam-ui3yn]

Can I put some caulk or anything to fill the space underneath the transition strip so water can't get underneath the vinyl ? Also my strip came with screws instead of nails, would that work too ?

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Hi, I don't see why you can't put caulk under the transition. Just if it squeezes out, be ready to clean it up. The screws should work. I would probably predrill the dowels first so they don't spin on you when your trying to put the screws in.

[@Adam-ui3yn]

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel Good idea, thanks for the response appreciate it. We'll see how this turns out !

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

You're welcome... good luck. 😀

[@schteve8476]

how about those grout joints

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Lol... I didn't do that tile job! That's been there for 20 years.. 😀

[@gsweater5544]

This dude smokes a ton of bud

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

OK

[@cmbmail42]

What about moisture from the concrete, when wood touches concrete its supposed to be treated lumber or a vapor barrier. Just a thought

[@TheHomeImprovementChannel]

Yea I know about that. You can buy acrylic dowel rods on Amazon. They'd last forever. The wood will last for a long while, but could have trouble eventually..