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 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad I was able to help... 😀
@hoosierfan273 жыл бұрын
First time viewer. I like it. Short. Sweet. To the point. No extra junk. Thanks for sharing! CLICK! New sub!
@TheHomeImprovementChannel3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Thanks for the sub too... 🙂
@jmm61653 жыл бұрын
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 !
@TheHomeImprovementChannel3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the great feedback! I can't imagine using drywall screws.. 😩. That would look ... well not so good.. 😂
@TheSpatulaCity Жыл бұрын
Nice. I wouldn't have never thought to use a wooden dowel and nails into concrete. Thanks.
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Glad I could help you... 😀
@DRG25178 ай бұрын
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.
@TheHomeImprovementChannel8 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Great technique. And exactly the video I was looking for. Cheers!
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
That's excellent! Glad I was able to help.. 😀
@mandimartin5521 Жыл бұрын
Wow you make this seem so easy! Fingers crossed I can make it work tomorrow, thanks!
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
You can do it!.. 😀
@RASWoodProductions2 жыл бұрын
Great advice. I used your idea to attach threshold for vinyl planks to concrete.
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Glad I could help.. 😀
@Hashim-G2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much sir! Sweet and to the point!!
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@spencercolgan Жыл бұрын
I cannot thank you enough for this video
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for the great feedback.. 😀
@pizzapartymike642711 күн бұрын
Awesome tip, thank you sir
@TheHomeImprovementChannel10 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@bobboo5402 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Greatly appreciated!
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! You're welcome.. 😊
@therealbacaboo2 жыл бұрын
OM G for Genius!! I love it. Thank you!! Wish I would have thought of that earlier. 😂😂 Probably can still do it.
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad I could help.. 😀
@adjuster572 жыл бұрын
DUDE! Well that was nice. Saved me a large headache. I was baffled, until now.
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Glad I could help.
@redsunsmr28410 ай бұрын
Excellent!!! Thank you. Great idea.
@TheHomeImprovementChannel10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@lizchattin7016 Жыл бұрын
Very clever!
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@whiskeybrenner132 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Hope it works out for you.. 😀
@Andygeofri2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the trick! I feel so dumb for not thinking of this myself!
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
Not at all. You're welcome.. 🙂
@SuperTechnicalman Жыл бұрын
thanks. this makes me v.happy
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
Awesome! You're welcome.. 😀
@jschmult8 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful worked perfectly. I
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
Excellent! I'm glad I could help.. 😀
@toomuchwoodstv2 жыл бұрын
Great content your a life saver
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank u.. 😊
@bryanhauschild43763 жыл бұрын
Excellent sir!
@TheHomeImprovementChannel3 жыл бұрын
Thank u!
@joemully66667 ай бұрын
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?
@TheHomeImprovementChannel7 ай бұрын
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... 😊
@aubreyholman19517 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Thank you :)
@TheHomeImprovementChannel7 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@fatcapital886 ай бұрын
Thank you
@TheHomeImprovementChannel6 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@dawnhanley9600 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@alhakisan3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Excellent explanation! 👍🏼+sub!
@TheHomeImprovementChannel3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.. 🙂🙂. Thanks for the sub!
@joelthomas42943 жыл бұрын
Nice, and thank you!!!
@TheHomeImprovementChannel3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@woodyg768 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Please add a link for where you bought the transition strip.
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
I think it came from Lowe's
@michaelomalley447 ай бұрын
have you ever used the doll rod and attached with screws?
@TheHomeImprovementChannel7 ай бұрын
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.
@kokopufts67437 ай бұрын
Do you need a hammer Drill or a hammer drill bit to drill into the concrete? Both? Thank you ☺️
@TheHomeImprovementChannel7 ай бұрын
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.
@robertjanez74672 жыл бұрын
thanks for posting. You didn't want to just use PL adhesive to glue down transition piece to subfloor (or tile / wood floor) ?
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Cool trick! 😅
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@octaviabrowncraftsanddiys Жыл бұрын
?Can I use My ryobi 7inch table saw kinda nervous I only ever use it to cut wood
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
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?
@colinkane14985 ай бұрын
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.
@TheHomeImprovementChannel5 ай бұрын
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...
@Majc199512 жыл бұрын
Won't that dowel rot eventually from the moisture in the concrete?
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
It might, but I'd say it'll take a long time! If you can find a plastic dowel then consider using that..
@1sttigertiger4263 жыл бұрын
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?
@TheHomeImprovementChannel3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
What kind of nails did you use
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
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-ui3yn2 жыл бұрын
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 ?
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
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-ui3yn2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHomeImprovementChannel Good idea, thanks for the response appreciate it. We'll see how this turns out !
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome... good luck. 😀
@schteve8476 Жыл бұрын
how about those grout joints
@TheHomeImprovementChannel Жыл бұрын
Lol... I didn't do that tile job! That's been there for 20 years.. 😀
@gsweater55442 жыл бұрын
This dude smokes a ton of bud
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
OK
@cmbmail422 жыл бұрын
What about moisture from the concrete, when wood touches concrete its supposed to be treated lumber or a vapor barrier. Just a thought
@TheHomeImprovementChannel2 жыл бұрын
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..