Tile to Hardwood Floor Transition Ideas (Skill level = 6 beers)

Video is a how to on how to use grout as a transition with between hardwood and tile.
#hardwood #floors #tile #transition
2.5 year follow up is here: • Tile to Hardwood Floor...

[@SebastianBalos]

Here is the link to the 2.5 year follow up vid... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqCVnZdmbJqXeMk

[@geoengr3]

"Get it in there as deep as possible". That's what she said! 😂 🤯 😭 🤣

[@rachelkoiks]

Idk why I didn’t think of grout for my 1-2mm. Caulk was the only thing that came to mind but I knew it would look great for maybe a week. And thanks for being part of the 1% with a follow up vid.

[@khanhle-vu2hh]

Man your work to me is masterful

[@MarioIArguello]

OK nice job, and good point about making the transition first then terminating at the wall. I did the opposite when I installed laminate floors in my family room, but I was planning to use a custom flat transition, since both my laminate floor and tile are at the same height. Liquid nails is great for permanent install in some applications. I used this in my custom laminate stairs that have zero edge metal or corner molding, in other words clean flush edge corners, using same laminate flooring with modified T-Molding as the edge, save me lot of money in laminate dedicated stairs from manufacturer and, they have held solid at the beveled edges, through several years now. Dude, drinking beer on the job? 😉. Once I had a cement work job done, by an installer who was inebriated and he messed up a section of my stamp cement work, I noticed this by the smell on the installer's breath, pure alcohol. Luckily if I did not point the error, on the cement work, you would not know it, so I let it go because it would have been more effort to fix it. I did mention this privately to the installer and told him to be coconscious next time as this can hinder the precision of the work, prosperity of him as an installer and the company that hired him. I told him I would not tell his boss and I kept my word. He came to me after the job and apologized and thanked me for keeping it simple and private. No names mentioned so this is just a small but important detail to keep in mind. Alcohol, even 5% in some of the fruity drinks can impair one's judgement and precision of work. When a person learns that one's mind and body are the result of what we eat and feed into these, we begin to understand the importance of keeping both like a Ferrari. High octane foods only and lots of water, to flush the impurities, works wonders and avoid potential health issues, as we get older.

[@koladeleben]

Thanks for being Pro-Metric 🤩✅👍 Ain't it just cool to read dimensions in decimals rather than working fractions.

[@skyryder7662]

Floating wood floors expand and contract oh, especially the long way. That could very well pull away from the grout or expand and crumble it. Proper transition strips allow for a quarter inch Gap for expansion and contraction

[@corneliustoombs4917]

sky ryder he may have flex grout

[@PaulCyclist]

I live in SE Fla and the humidity here is a killer if you do what he did. 30-90%. I tried exactly what he did on s simple door width threshold and it eventually cracked and chipped out. I’m using vinyl T molding but it’s hard to get an adhesive that sticks it to the tile with normal foot traffic

[@jeremylogan8182]

This is a really good idea, great job. I also like to drink while I work on the house haha

[@2sweet64]

Smart Guy and great work what great combination....

[@royshaft]

Quick tip . Use a tyre tread gauge to measure the tile to floor thickness .

[@33honeybaby]

Love the yorkie!🐾💕

[@RogerClubv]

thank you for sharing this. my living room is similar and this is the exact transition I wanted.

[@SebastianBalos]

There is 2.5 year follow up vid to this one that you also might want to watch as an update and reply to concerns that came up. It should be linked in the description. Cheers!

[@ExtremeRecluse]

I have three transition points. The house is 2400 sq ft ranch over a full basement. All varying height differences between tile and new hardwood. I am removing carpet over plywood. Tile was all laid directly onto the plywood. I am using 3/4 inch hardwood over 15LB roofing paper throughout. See what happens when I reach that point.

[@sschiavo8190]

I must say, I did not give you much credit at the start. But the final product looks stunning.

[@michaelsunderland6569]

Im not sure about the type of flooring America has but in the uk it is not a good idea to glue flooring down or grout it as the wood needs to able to expand and retract during cool and hot whether unless im missing something neat and tidy job just curious if its gunna last for 10 to 15 years as they should

[@billding8670]

Expansion is not an issue. I used this method years ago and found it to be very sufficient. The look is a lot cleaner and I had no issues. Homes are kept within a pretty small temperature range so drastic expansions and contractions are minimal. Worst case scenario... you use transition strips if this method fails for you. Not a major expense or use of time.

[@pritimacarter6512]

😮😮😢😮😮😮 11:58

[@troypatterson4861]

This guy started this job out with a beer in hand .👍

[@SebastianBalos]

Cheers!!

[@nang4218]

Thank you! This is super helpful!!

[@Paula-vr5rm]

I love this video, love how you like your work perfect

[@joelongtin7532]

Sharp looking result! Going to try this when we rip out some carpet that transitions to some existing wood flooring. Replacing with some travartine tiles.

[@kelsivi8074]

How about expansions?

[@miguelsalazar3239]

Can you do the same transition with laminate flooring since it's not glued or nailed to the floor. I have tile transitioning to laminate flooring but I like the clean look instead of using T molding.

[@SebastianBalos]

yea I dont see why not.. might risk a bit of more cracking, but doable in my opinion.

[@vamike5566]

Oldest American brewery brother! Tasty

[@SebastianBalos]

Cheers! Kind sir!

[@cju4300]

Quality work! Transition piece looks crummy so I'm planning to make wood and tile flush as well.

[@SebastianBalos]

Still looks the same many years later but watch the follow up vid for a added suggestion. Cheers!!

[@gpleeser5832]

Thank you for the video...Hard to find anything like this one youtube

[@jenniferw8963]

Cool you have same taste as me.. was gonna go with dark hardwood in all rooms and travertine in kitchen.

[@RogerClubv]

beautiful transition. I like it much better than a t-molding transition. how did you make the cut with a circular saw without the blow out on the flooring?

[@SebastianBalos]

Diablo fine finish blade and painters tape on the cut line! Cheers!

[@cameranmanner4701]

I can't imagine the grout will survive. Especially when you used a padded underlayment. It's gotta move just a little and enough to crack the grout.

[@SebastianBalos]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqCVnZdmbJqXeMk

[@SebastianBalos]

5 years later.. still the same as above vid. Cheers!

[@ARMYROADDOG]

Thanks dawg for the video, I've been trying to find something that shows you how to do this for years.

[@johnmcdonald5998]

Looks clean and awesome. Thanks for the information.

[@christinalashan6952]

Great job! 😄

[@carver4894]

You mentioned the flexible underlayment. Did you glue the first strip directly to hard surface or is it still on the underlayment? If it is on the underlayment then won't you still get movement and cracking of the grout or, did I miss something?

[@SebastianBalos]

i left a gap between the tile and the underlay. that gap was for the glue to directly attach to the wood. So its wood glued to concrete, and the underlay starts a few inches later.

[@terebrate]

@@SebastianBalos That was gonna be my question too, so thanks for confirming it here.

[@Maxximillion100]

THANK YOU!!!! I cannot stand those trims folk use. To me that's just laziness or lack of skill.

[@allinsuranceadvisors5534]

Nice contrast

[@wolenv]

Well done! Looks good but I would have sanded the 45 degre edges and re-apply some color to it very slightly because you can see the wood grain is kicked from the cut. 9.7/10 added beer bonus so a 9.9/10 :)

[@davidpotter3777]

I'm wondering what kinda beer are you drinking? Nice and quiet working conditions. I'm a tooth maker and deal only in millimeters, you attention to detail is great, love the clean work! God bless, aloha

[@SebastianBalos]

David Potter Miller lite my friend! God bless and cheers!

[@SebastianBalos]

And some yuengling beer as well !

[@davidpotter3777]

@@SebastianBalos I haven't had a yuenhling in years, aloha

[@fliptherx3865]

skill level 6 beers ! haha love it

[@Slindsay8]

Isn’t their supposed to be a gap for the wood to expand and contract? I hear their is flex grout, but i was thinking maybe silicon calling would be better? Idk i’m not a floor guy what do you think? ** looks great btw

[@SebastianBalos]

There are arguments that the floors need to settle. Depending on flooring type. i can only speak on the flooring in this video and say that 2 years later the grout line still looks the same as it did in the video. Personally i don't like the "silicon" style of grouts, they tend to sink/cave when they dry, and also dust tends to stick to them. Its not uncommon to completely glue down flooring, just google "gluing hardwood flooring". i don't recommend doing it tho, its a painful process.

[@Slindsay8]

I’ll keep all this in mind, thanks for the reply man.

[@zaintareen2121]

Amazing job. Wow thanks again

[@magicfingers0336]

Clean work

[@Motoguy94]

I just watched your follow up video. I am going to go with the grout and not the caulk.

[@Intelligentworming]

Marvellous but I should have watched it all through first as when tape came off a bit late it was harder to repair the odd spot. Time for a beer Cheers G

[@jeffkinney5472]

Great idea...looks great! What kind of Underlay did you use? Mine is in rolls and I hate that crap!

[@SebastianBalos]

Jeff Kinney Agree. Used the white foam rolls in the past and its a pain. I used Lowes Model A61940 FloorComfort underlay. It comes in a accordion design, lays flat and has guide lines built in. I like it. Cheers!

[@MrChit-od9po]

..metric system. It does make sense sometimes. Thanks from Canada.

[@schizt121]

The fusion pro grout still holding up? I’m torn between using this or a polyblend grout. I have the same plan as you expect I have a transition piece from tile to bamboo engineered floor. Believe the polyblend grout is the recommendation but I’m tempted to use fusion pro. Seeing what your thoughts are

[@SebastianBalos]

To this day the transition that is done in this video looks the same as it was when the video was shot. No issues. I do however have a very high traffic area in another room where the the adhesion from the sub floor to flooring has broke, which has caused up and down movement in a small area, and a crack in the grout. I notice it, only because i did the work, you have to be extremely nit picky to even notice it or care for it. it is also repairable if push comes to shove.. as far as grout brands. in my opinion i would view it more as preferences vs actual advantages from one to the next. The most important part of all of this is to make sure that the flooring edges are adhered very well to the sub floor. As long as there is no movement of the floor, i don't see any reason that either brand is better then the other. cheers!

[@schizt121]

Sebastian Balos thanks, I do have some up and down movement so this feedback certainly helps.

[@lupitchr1]

At first I thought Jesse Pinkman was doing a flooring tutorial xD

[@SebastianBalos]

Jeff Lever, the Fleetwood RV’s seams are not as clean! Cheers!

[@andyatmosphere]

Love the seem less transitions bro!!! Way better than having those wood fill transitions.

[@anaskea3]

You live in PA. I see you drinking yuengling lager. Good idea bro

[@browboutiquelondonmicrobla527]

Looks amazing. Can this be done with laminate flooring too? (laminate & tile transition)

[@SebastianBalos]

Yes, same concept.

[@SavageElites]

How is the wood supposed to expand against the grout?

[@SebastianBalos]

Although the first row is glued and butted up to the tile with no expansion space. The rest of the flooring is free floating with expansion spaces at walls. The idea is to not have the wood move on the first row where the grout line is, but it is free to do so everywhere else. Since i have a almost pie shape tile line, i do have some concern of this being a issue, but thus far this has not been an issue. Mined you i live in Florida where the climate is pretty consistent.

[@HouseofChunk]

@@SebastianBalos The Tile Council of North America suggest silicon caulking when closing seems between tile and any change of material or corners, anywhere movement is expected. Seems like your idea might work but if the grout cracks then you know why.

[@SebastianBalos]

@@HouseofChunk I personally don't like the silicone grout, but at the same time i dont have anything against it.. i would also recommend it if the sub floor is wood and not concrete. i have used it in other parts of my house. my biggest issue with it is that it tends to sink as it dries. 8 months after this video, the grout is still fine. i do expect some heavy traffic areas to crack over time. but so far so good.

[@MAGAMAN]

I'm not completely sure how well this will hold up, but It's a hell of a lot better than the idiots that would fill it with caulking.

[@SebastianBalos]

3 years later and it still looks like this .. cheers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqCVnZdmbJqXeMk

[@lanjian45]

Cool

[@lapislazuli455]

Can I use construction glue instead of the 3x adhesive glue?

[@SebastianBalos]

If you have confidence in the glue, go for it.

[@allens7033]

How exactly did you use the circle saw to cut that straight line on the angle part?

[@HN-gj2iq]

Shouldn't you have measured the angle of that tile line, and cut all planks in miter saw on that angle and then assemble.

[@alexstrongheart5069]

Did you glue the underlayment to the concrete, not the wood to the underlayment? I'm a little confused by this, thank you!

[@SebastianBalos]

The underlay is not glued. If you watch closely you will see that there is gap of no underlay along the edge. So that gap allows your to glue the flooring directly to concrete. Only a bead of glue right along the edge. Hope that helps. Cheers!

[@lilsweetie6407]

Prob should have just took up the tile bc its dated anyway and then LVT the whole bottom floor of the house hence no transitions other than maybe kitchen or back hallway. More added value to the home. Hardwood is best but budget busting.

[@SebastianBalos]

I agree with you that the tile is dated, but it's just one of those things where the project just never ends and before you know it you might as well just replace the whole kitchen! along with the tiles.. I had to make a call! someday the tile will go as well! cheers!

[@freakjerome]

hi what sort of glue did you use to stick the wood on the concrete? Do you think i can use that to stick the laminate wood on the tile?! thanks

[@SebastianBalos]

Jerome Lai in this video i used loctite PL premium 3x. Its a pretty good adhesive. Look up the properties to see if it would work foe you.

[@GudeFella]

beautiful! Your wife is very happy.

[@leeskenderi7344]

Did you not have to put plywood down on top of the concrete? We have two concrete rooms and our contractor said he has to our plywood down which our transition almost an inch. Any advice?

[@SebastianBalos]

Generally speaking, if your flooring material needs to be nailed in, then you should have plywood under it. If its snap in/floating, then a underlay/vapor barrier is enough. For the best answer, contact the manufacturer of the flooring for advice.

[@MS-yq9qw]

What color is that flooring , it’s gorgeous

[@Gj0315]

Can u follow up this video please? Wonder how the floor does when there wasn’t a expansion gap. My floor does fill up the 8mm gap I left sometimes.

[@SebastianBalos]

James Guan hey James, to this day the floor and grout are still fine. There is one very heavy traffic area into my office where the grout has cracked but its only noticeable if you are really trying to find it. And it can be repaired as well, which i do r plan on doing at this time. With regards to the expansion gap. Every edge except for the grout edge is free to expand. So there is some breathing room. Also note that warm climate areas may not have this issue. Here in florida its common to glue the entire floor down to the concrete slab. Good luck!

[@Gj0315]

Sebastian Balos Cool, I am in Australia, where on average at least 10-20c temp difference day and night. Like your technic, but could not use it in this case. The straight line cut was brilliant. Thanks for your reply.

[@dragon0361]

Do the floors just lock in? Does it need like to be nailed down or so?

[@SebastianBalos]

It depends on the floor and sub floor. you can nail hardwood to a wood sub floor, in my case the wood just clipped together.

[@skeeperhb1450]

Awesome bro!

[@indyfosho5458]

Very nice work, but you wasted money on the green tape..... plain old masking tape would have worked the same.... js.......... again, nice work.....

[@4G64SicKShoT]

Grout shouldnt stain, what hes talking about is a haze that wipes up when it dries completely

[@seropmosis9251]

Can you do the same for tile transitioning to laminate flooring?

[@SebastianBalos]

as long as both floors do not have the ability to move around. then i dont see any issue with doing it with laminate. The key is to make sure neither floor edge can move. if they start to move the grout will crack. cheers!

[@valeriangelov5592]

Is there alternative product for Loctite PL in Europe ?

[@mitchfarace1724]

Floor is not floating now. It may work in some scenarios gluing down a portion of the floor. In my world as a Licensed Flooeing Contractor I have to follow installation protocol and NOT glue any FLOATING floor. In your own home doing it yourself you can do what you want, still, chance of failure. Appreciate the efforts of those that post and share for others tho...

[@SebastianBalos]

Im anti gluing but gluing hardwoods/engineered is probably more common then you might think. My situation with just gluing the edge is a bit unique but lots or flooring companies out there do offer glue as a method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqHCqmZtoppqfbc

[@paulinefaracebeauty]

@@SebastianBalos Maybe I'm wrong. I thought I saw you using an underlayment. If an underlayment is used then NO gluing any perimeters. If it's engineered and a full on glue down then get down with it!!!

[@ditch9802]

2.5" years later how is the grout and floor looking?

[@SebastianBalos]

its funny how you mentioned that.. i was literally about to make a follow up vid in the next few weeks. the grout in this vid still looks the same 2.5 years later.. give me some time to make a follows up and ill give you a shout out for asking! cheers!

[@sangkang6294]

Use a matching grout color silicone.

[@romeo8249]

This will crack after a few months the grout is cement based the tiles do not move the wood will.

[@SebastianBalos]

2.5 years later follow up! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqCVnZdmbJqXeMk Cheers!

[@kbpinglia]

Awesome job looks great. question, where did you get the wood and what color is it?

[@SebastianBalos]

Karambeer Pinglia m.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=oak+barrel+flooring

[@iluvwanesworld]

Do you live near Phoenix AZ? I’ll hire you

[@SebastianBalos]

Appreciate the compliment! I live in Tampa FL. Cheers!

[@crissan5035]

lol skill level.

[@MS-yq9qw]

Who. Makes iy

[@DouglasBright-vj6ts]

Stucco small area in house

[@andyatmosphere]

You didn’t show how you cut the wood to not scratch the wood and not damage anything else... help a brother out lol

[@SebastianBalos]

buy a expensive finishing saw blade. i use a Diablo 80 tooth. then put painters tape on flooring where you will do the cuts to keep the saw from scratching. saw blade is key. cheers!

[@fotomoshen]

That’s concrete. Shouldn’t you put a moisture barrier first?

[@HN-gj2iq]

His underlayment has moisture barrier built in.

[@joshuabell7422]

A lot of people worried about expansion and contraction. You could always use same colored silicone instead of grout, would allow for a little bit of movement, but being in a climate controlled home, humidity levels aren't as drastic as they are outside. May depend on where you live as well.

[@joeschneider8025]

Doesn't hold up tile needed a Schluter strip makes a perfect transition

[@boostismagic]

7:24 That's what SHE said

[@lyndonp6296]

Don't look behind you.... there's a dog stalking you. Try not to make eye contact with him.....

[@bobabooey8367]

remodeling gives me hard wood

[@al5ayyal911]

Lived 4 yrs in America & the measurement system is shitty... never made sense.

[@jose23608]

Didn’t use any transitions. The title should just be how to install hard wood floors.

[@steveterry54]

Too much camera movement. Makes me dizzy

[@melindausher8671]

🤣