Floor transition: a flat join or a proper step, not a small in-between
Where one floor meets another, between old extensions or between two floor materials, a small unplanned level change trips people and traps water at the join.
Decide the transition before the floors are laid: keep one flat level and let the change of material mark the zone, or make the level change a proper step of 150 mm or more, or plan a ramp or a detailed threshold. The profile that finishes the join, its dimensions and how it is fixed are confirmed before the flooring is specified.
A level change is either zero or a proper step, with nothing in between, which trips. The join is also where water collects, so it is planned for safety and for water.
Confirm the component before you finalise this detail.
This detail depends on the component's dimensions and how it is fixed. Confirm the component before finalising the construction detail.
Before it is finalised, establish:
- Dimensions
- Compatibility with the substrate or system
- Availability and lead time
- Sample needs
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Written for planning, not construction. Confirm every dimension against your approved project drawings.
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