In a perfect world, flooring flows seamlessly from room to room. For the instances where it doesn’t, transition moldings help to preserve the structural integrity and beauty of the finished floor. However, understanding which molding or transition pieces are required to complete a flooring project can be confusing.
“Moldings are a tough part of the business because a moldings mill is trying to duplicate a flooring color, texture and sheen of a floor they did not manufacture,” said Mark V. Pacacha, national sales manager for Seneca Millwork. “The flooring mechanic can help immensely if he or she would plan ahead by matching the molding to the closest piece of flooring that will abut next to the molding.”