I have a question concerning the transition from the hardwood flooring to ceramic tile. Both floors will almost be on the same level (the hardwood is just below the top of the tile). I am planning on using T molding to bridge the gap.

How much of a gap should I leave between the tile and the wood floor? I have not ordered the T molding yet so I don't know exactly what the bottom lip dimension is, but I assume they all run about the same?

Thanks....

Wrong! There are different sizes in T-moldings. However, you CAN safely assume that a 3/4" gap between the tile and the hardwood would be covered be any factory made T-molding. You could also decrease the size of the gap, if the flooring is to be glued or nailed down (not for floaters), and use a colored latex caulk that matches the grout in the tile. A 1/4" caulked joint between the tile and wood typically works good.

Thanks Gary...

I went to the MFG website and the T Molding is listed as 2" x 5/8".

I may look into the caulk option since this is in a high traffic area (between kitchen and dining room). The extra "bump" may become a toe stubber.

Even without a "T" molding, your mind will tell you subconciously, to step over the line from one to the other.

If you are old and shuffle your feet, you may have a concern with a "T" molding.

JMO But why would you want a a t mold if you have about the same height transition and can just use 1/4 inch grouted caulk. i guess it is all presonel pref and looks. thank you

If this is a solid wood floor, I would only do that "IF" it was on the butt ends, but never in the width.

This is a 3/4" x 3 1/4" solid floor. The ends are going to butt up to the tile. This is why I think a molding strip would look better in this situation. If the floor ran parallel with the tile, I would consider the caulk option.

Perry, Can you explain what you what you meant when you said



I am doing my dinning room and it is joined on both the left and top by tile. The butt ends will join up to the tiled foyer on the left and will run parallel with the tiled open hallway on the the top.

Solid wood is cut, it is dead. It ain't going to grow any length any longer. Now the way the cells of wood are constructed and oriented, the width is where solid wood swells or shrinks with a gain or loss of moisture content.