A few questions on transitions...

I have areas where 3/4" wood (prefinished brazilian cherry) will be meeting ceramic tile. The wood ends up being approximately 1/4" to 5/16" higher than the tile. The manufacturer of the flooring sells a baby threshold piece, but the front face of the threshold is about 1/2". Is this the right transition piece to use? I was wondering if the 1/2" front face of the threshold might be a trip hazard. Also the strips are 88" long. I have two spots that are longer than this. Do I just miter the ends of two pieces to make a longer section?

I would not use the baby threshold...just creates a trip-hazard. Utilize a standard hard-surface reducer. The back edge of the reducer will be 3/4" in height to butt to the hardwood and gradually slopes down to meet the subfloor at the front edge......I would rip the reducer lengthwise back from the front edge so that you end up with a square front edge that is the same height as the tile. Now you can flush the reducer up to the tile, and still have a smooth slope from surface to surface.

If you live in a larger, urban area, there are probably hardwood distributors in your area that can sell you a length of B. Cherry 5/16" reducer. Then you can get just one piece for the entire run. Finish it yourself ( easy ) and install the thicker side against the wood floor. Glue it to the tile with a urethane adhesive like PL.

Thanks for the replies. One issue I have is the edge on the ceramic isn't the greatest. In other words, if you laid a straightedge against the tiled edge, there would be some gaps here and there. In addition some of the edges of the tile have small chips. I used to have carpet there so the carpet pile essentially hid all these defects. I was hoping to find a molding that would overhang the tile for a half an inch to an inch to cover the imperfect edge.

Even if the edge of the ceramic was clean and straight, wouldn't i have issues butting a ripped reducer right against the tiled edge (i.e. no expansion gap).

Gary, at first I thought you were describing a molding similar to what BW described. A transition molding that was 3/4 on one side and 5/16" on the other that butts up right against the tile. However, when you mentioned gluing it to the tile I get a little confused. Does what you suggest butt up against the tile or does it sit on top of the tile.

Thanks

why dont you just use the hardwood itself, rip the board to the height difference. first rip the board into a 2" strip, then rip it so it is 1/4" thick. set the bevel on your table saw to 2 degrees or so and face the prefinished side toward the fence. You will create a slight bevel on the board that you will most likely end up with about 1/16" on the tile side. use some PL 400 and glue it to the tile, weigh it down or tape it for 24 hours.

They're talking about glueing a thin transition to the top of the tile.

Yes you would have issues if you butt tight a transition sitting between the wood and tile.