Installing A T Mold From Laminate To Carpet (NO CARPET REDUCER)

In this video, I go over installing a t mold from laminate to carpet. Sometimes the transitions we need are the wrong ones or they need to be special ordered. Well don't sweat it. We don't need a reducer. We can knock this out with a t mold. And the results are perfect.
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[@mrmario11]

Best video I've seen so far for this procedure. Well done!

[@YOUFLOOR]

Thank you, sir. And thanks for the comment

[@true615american2]

Glad to see another video, thanks for helping us out

[@YOUFLOOR]

You got it brotha. Thanks for the support

[@richardhannon1806]

Thanks! I needed to see how that is done! You are correct. The guys at Home Depot are not installers. Their explanation on hoe to install are pretty lame compared to your channel. Thanks for taking the time to explain this transition installation!

[@YOUFLOOR]

@Richard Shannon Glad I could help! Thanks for the comment!

[@VaughanHandyman]

Straight forward and I love the tip about not having a kicker. Thank you!

[@YOUFLOOR]

Ha thanks broth

[@bluered1322]

Couldn't make up my mind where to end the laminate flooring. Some people put the transition in front of where the door closes but this made up my mind on installing it under the door when its closed.

[@OS-tz3fk]

Why did you cut the part where you pin the carpet at the end...now, I can't use the video.

[@indyfosho5458]

Lookin like you need a new blade... lol. Nice work man, learned what i need to, thanks!

[@paulolet4766]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@YOUFLOOR]

You got it paul. Thanks for the comment

[@scramman]

This is the greatest video i've seen so far. Great job man.

[@johngaspar4425]

Love your work. I'm going to have to disagree with where you placed the T-Molding. I would've bridged it across the door stop molding, it will look part of the door stop and central that way and you still get the same desired effect you state. 3:33

[@YOUFLOOR]

I m sure it looks good as well We all have our own little signitur we leave on our work. Thanks for sharing. Nice tip!

[@thedudefromU]

Would love a close-up of the channel and the T transition to see how it locks together. Thx for the video

[@YOUFLOOR]

Check this video out. It has several scenarios for installing transitions. You should be Ble to see it from the end, how they click in. Thanks for the question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laC3hnVverJml5o

[@pmexplore]

Any videos on how to install the molding by the front or back door?

[@YOUFLOOR]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHLXYaqbm66ar9k go to 9:45 in this video. It may be a help. And thanks for the a good video idea. I have a lot of transition videos but not any for the front or back door.

[@Str8talker76]

Woke up to -4 temp -35 with the wind-chill ...bbbrrrrrrrr

[@cuthit1]

Perfect , thank you sir.

[@YOUFLOOR]

No problem. Thanks for the comment

[@mrnobody2873]

I have just about every weird complication on the door I'm doing. The carpet is really dense and I can't get the razor to penetrate to the backing plus the edge being cut was a previous seam to a different carpet so I also have a thick mess of glue to cut through. The adhesive for the transition was too big for my gun and the door sits on a 135 degree offset to the room resulting in planks that can't be lifted up for corrections after they lock in to place.

[@YOUFLOOR]

My goodness. It sounds like a lot of head scratching going on.

[@lonewolf4827]

Hi my friend, great video, got a question. Does the concrete for those screws you used on the U channel need to be predrilled? Thanks Also, +1 on trimming the padding back. I usually use a pair of scissors .

[@YOUFLOOR]

I have not always had good luck drilling holes in concrete for transitions. My preferred method is to use pl3x to glue them down. Make sure not to put the glue right up against the flooring as expansion will cause bowing up of the floor. But glue is easier for me cause I can tweak the transition and use hot glue or weights to hold it down until pl3x dries. Hope that helps. Feel free to ask more questions if needed. Have a great day

[@John-gr4td]

Spitting image of Tim Blake Nelson!

[@Salute_vet22]

hi, maybe i missed something. I'm going from laminate to carpet, I have the 5 in 1 molding. Should i use the t mold or reducer? Also, if my laminate and tile are the same height can i use the t mold? Thanks

[@YOUFLOOR]

This method is for when you don't have a reduce or you just prefer a ṭmold. Here's a video going from carpet to laminate using a reducer. Hope it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXrFZ4GHgt1jpqM

[@YOUFLOOR]

And yes, you can use a t mold between laminate and tile if they are the same height

[@christopherbrown8342]

This mean seem like a stupid question but what do you cut the u channel with? I did a test cut with a pair of aviation snips seem to work okay but seeing if you’re using a port a band

[@YOUFLOOR]

Yeah I use a regular pair if tin snips. I just cut the thick part on both sides then just bend back and forth til it breaks. Hope that helps. Thanks for the question

[@lasalsera-x8d]

I think my builder forgot to put the transition moldings between carpet and tiles. Is it normal to have it?

[@YOUFLOOR]

Not necessarily. If a floor guy can tuck and roll it it looks nice too

[@mayac2266]

My carpet is higher than the laminate flooring. What can I do in order to install T molding properly? Thank you

[@YOUFLOOR]

In this case I would recommend using a carpet or multipurpose reducer. Thanks for the question

[@mayac2266]

@@YOUFLOOR do you think I can use a narrow scrap pieces glue on to the edge of the planks to add height so the T molding can attach on to it?

[@YOUFLOOR]

You wouldn't want to glue something I ng to you flooring as it can prevent it from expanding and contracting. Jusput a piece of tack strip under the carpet. Then lay the t mold on it and see if it feels sturdy or flexible. To much flex will make it break. Hope that helps

[@princemacon7523]

I have carpet from my formal living room transitioning to ceramic tile in my hallway. Man the edge of this carpet in looking all frayed and tattered. I was wondering if i should try to add a transition piece that would cover the ragged edges of the carpet (my subfloor is concrete). I would appreciate your suggestion(s). hopefully my description was descript enough :) . if not ask me some questions so i can clarify. thanks

[@YOUFLOOR]

Yeah may need a transition if you can't stretch the carpet back up close. Get a matching reducer and glue it down with urethane glue. Put a piece of tack strip about a 1/4 inch in front of the transition. Kick the carpet over the tack strip and tuck it in the 1/4 inch gap. Check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXrFZ4GHgt1jpqM go to 6:17 and just imagine the laminate is your tile. It will show the set up I just explained. Only you'll have to glue your transition as it's on concrete. Btw if you wanna continue to spread the love as you learn, I also have a video on how to install transitions on concrete kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZWuZWuYiKiJkKc. Thanks for the question

[@josevivanco7735]

Thank you

[@YOUFLOOR]

You’re welcome

[@aanonymous7442]

will this method work with Lifeproof Vinyl Plank flooring? I currently have carpet attached to the metal hammered strip but assume it will need to be replaced.

[@YOUFLOOR]

It should work. Make sure the transition is lipped up and supported by the tack strip underneath. It you just try to set it on the carpet it will be to flexable.

[@leslieadams1965]

I have a tile to carpet. I want to Kay pergo wood over the tile. Could I cut out an 1/8 of an inch of the tile where it meets the carpet to lay the u channel?

[@YOUFLOOR]

Just taking a look at Comments. Realized we didn't get to this one. Did you get your problem solved? If not send us a couple pics to [e-mail]. maybe we can still help.

[@albywinters]

Thanks, transitions with a U channel are a pain in the fucking ass

[@YOUFLOOR]

I agree! There's gotta be a better way.💪

[@Str8talker76]

Good morning 🌅

[@davidrabago7129]

How do you do this on concrete?

[@YOUFLOOR]

You will have to glue your transition or use concrete anchors. Make sure to leave an expansion gap. Thanks for the question

[@Texan523]

Thank you, for taking the time to show and teaching you skill..

[@YOUFLOOR]

You got it Kelly. Thanks for the comment

[@ediscruz2253]

thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙂👍

[@YOUFLOOR]

You got it! Thanks for the comment 👊

[@jayc6395]

Thank u

[@YOUFLOOR]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment

[@ALLworldCONSTRUCTIONLLC]

Hey good job man

[@YOUFLOOR]

Thank you

[@patman2193]

that's a great video. thank you!

[@peterproehl2980]

Great video. You made my day a lot easier. Thank you

[@YOUFLOOR]

No problem, Peter. Thanks for the comment

[@Aepek]

6:39 is this just 100% silicone that’s being used, or what??

[@YOUFLOOR]

Yes it is

[@mgweir3252]

A tip I saw from another floor installer is to put a strip of felt over the tack strip to insure the nail points don't go too far through the carpet and into feet.

[@YOUFLOOR]

I think I saw that too

[@CorneliusSmalleliterealtor]

Great video thanks

[@YOUFLOOR]

No problem