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 Post subject: Trim for a curved transition?
PostPosted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:58 am 
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The pic above is a photo of the tile entry way that I need suggestion about trimming it out.

I plan to install 3/4 solid quartersawn white oak (prefinished) and would like suggestions on trim in the curved area. I have another area at the rear of the room thats similar but larger. I would have to assume that the wood floor height would be taller than the tile. I have seen tapered trim but have no idea how to bend it. I have seen wood bent with a steam box and jig.Am I on the right track?
I have also heard of bendable molding but not sure how that would look next to a quartersawn floor.
I appreciate any advice.


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If it were me I'd just cut it and square it off. It looks to big anyhow.

http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding ... parts.aspx

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floormeintucson wrote:
If it were me I'd just cut it and square it off. It looks to big anyhow.

http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding ... parts.aspx



It may seem large but its just large enough to enter the front door, turn around and close it without getting snowy shoes on the carpet.
The radius at the slider in the rear of the room is well into the door frame. Changing the tile is not an option as it continues into the kitchen and the budget is already
shot with the cost of quartersawm oak.


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Oh that snowy boot syndrome. I thought everyone in snow country had a mud room?

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floormeintucson wrote:
Oh that snowy boot syndrome. I thought everyone in snow country had a mud room?


Actually we do. Its in a more logical location, which is the door to the garage.

Doesnt matter,, still looking for help.


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roblectric wrote:
floormeintucson wrote:
Oh that snowy boot syndrome. I thought everyone in snow country had a mud room?


Actually we do. Its in a more logical location, which is the door to the garage.

Doesnt matter,, still looking for help.



Well I did put up a link on how to make curved floor parts dude. Didn't you click on it?

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If you really need to keep the curve then you have a lot of custom work ahead of you. Personally I also live in snow country and remove a lot of tile entry's and put the wood right up to the front door. The customers just have to make sure they have a really good mat of just use the other door.


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floormeintucson wrote:
If it were me I'd just cut it and square it off. It looks to big anyhow.

http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding ... parts.aspx


Sorry Tuscon,,
Did a quick click and thought it was just a pic. My apologies for not looking further into the page. Thank you.

Edit: This will test a journeymans skill,,,alas I am but a beginner.


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jeff burstein wrote:
If you really need to keep the curve then you have a lot of custom work ahead of you. Personally I also live in snow country and remove a lot of tile entry's and put the wood right up to the front door. The customers just have to make sure they have a really good mat of just use the other door.


Another good suggestion,,if the extra 100sf of flooring outweighs the cost of custom molding.
Another consideration is the swimming pool. Would rather not worry about dripping chlorinated water on the wood floor when running to the fridge for another beer or a platter for the ribs on the gril, etc.


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jeff burstein wrote:
If you really need to keep the curve then you have a lot of custom work ahead of you. Personally I also live in snow country and remove a lot of tile entry's and put the wood right up to the front door. The customers just have to make sure they have a really good mat of just use the other door.


I guess the back door was more of a concern than the front.


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My floor was delivered friday and is now in the acclimation period. Two weeks! Really?

Started tearing up the carpet and found cedar shake roofing used as a transition to the ceramic tile.The tile is on cement board and I now have 7/8" from the subfloor to the top of the tile. Now my floor will be lower than the tile. Any suggestions?
My room is 20x30. Will there be a need for expansion joints?


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roblectric wrote:
My floor was delivered friday and is now in the acclimation period. Two weeks! Really?

Started tearing up the carpet and found cedar shake roofing used as a transition to the ceramic tile.The tile is on cement board and I now have 7/8" from the subfloor to the top of the tile. Now my floor will be lower than the tile. Any suggestions?
My room is 20x30. Will there be a need for expansion joints?



Yes, it can be even more, especially if it is solid wood. You need a quality meter and knowledge of your interior ambient temp and rh history in your zone.

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this stuff might be what you are looking for. http://www.flexitions.com/

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Thanks Kevin but flexitions would be my last resort. I'm already over budget and that stuff must have gold in it for what they are asking for it.


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I thought the same thing, but its a nitch product with a very specific need so if you dont have the skills and equipment thats what your up against.

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