hardwood to hardwood transition question
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hardwood to hardwood transition question
I need advice how to make the transition from hardwood floor in home addition to hardwood floor in living room. There is a height defference approx 2.5 inches. My ideas: small step, 5 inches wide ramp or custom made reducer.
What would be the best compromise between good look and safety?
Thnks, hen
What would be the best compromise between good look and safety?
Thnks, hen
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07-24-08, 01:56 PM
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No matter how you do it, a 2-1/2” transition in a 5 inch run between two rooms is going to be a bit of a trip hazard.
My suggestion would be that - especially if the floors in the two rooms have similar colors and textures - the transition include a piece of wood of contrasting color to produce a visual warning of the transition, and that if you are going to use a step, you incorporate lighting into the step to make the demarcation between the two levels even more apparent.
My suggestion would be that - especially if the floors in the two rooms have similar colors and textures - the transition include a piece of wood of contrasting color to produce a visual warning of the transition, and that if you are going to use a step, you incorporate lighting into the step to make the demarcation between the two levels even more apparent.
