How To Replace A Transition Strip T Molding Repair Guide

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

                          1 - 2 days

Sections

Transition Strip (T Molding)
7 steps

Flags

BackHousehold
Full Screen
Options
History
Save to Favorites
Download PDF
Edit
Translate
Get Shareable Link
Embed This Guide
Notify Me of Changes
Stop Notifications

Introduction

A loose/ broken T molding can become a hazard as it might cause someone to trip over. Dirt can also add up under the transition strip, making it difficult to clean.

Step 2 of this guide requires measuring and cutting the T molding. Make sure to perform step 1 before purchasing your new T molding so that the place of purchase can cut it for free.

What you need

Step 1

              Transition Strip (T Molding)

Measure the exact width of the doorway using a tape measure.

Measure the exact width of the doorway using a tape measure.

1024

Step 2

Mark the T molding based on the doorway measure.
Cut the T molding using a sharp saw (table saw).
Cutting the T molding can be done for free at the place of purchase.
If you don’t have access to a sharp saw, cut the T molding using a jigsaw and use sanding paper to soften the end.

Mark the T molding based on the doorway measure.

Cut the T molding using a sharp saw (table saw).

Cutting the T molding can be done for free at the place of purchase.

If you don’t have access to a sharp saw, cut the T molding using a jigsaw and use sanding paper to soften the end.

Step 3

Remove the old T molding.
You can use a pry bar to loosen the T molding.

Remove the old T molding.

You can use a pry bar to loosen the T molding.

Step 4

Use a utility knife to remove all the glue or any material used to keep the old T molding in place.
You may use a scraper instead of a utility knife.
Clean up the area thoroughly.

Use a utility knife to remove all the glue or any material used to keep the old T molding in place.

You may use a scraper instead of a utility knife.

Clean up the area thoroughly.

Step 5

Apply the glue evenly to the gap.

Apply the glue evenly to the gap.

Step 6

Insert the T molding into the gap.
Press the T molding firmly onto the ground.
No gap should exist between the T molding and the floorings.

Insert the T molding into the gap.

Press the T molding firmly onto the ground.

No gap should exist between the T molding and the floorings.

Step 7

Tape the T molding onto the floor.
This step ensures the T molding stays in place until the glue dries.
Wait 24 hours for the glue to dry.
Remove the tapes.

Tape the T molding onto the floor.

This step ensures the T molding stays in place until the glue dries.

Wait 24 hours for the glue to dry.

Remove the tapes.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Cancel: I did not complete this guide.

Author

                                      with 1 other contributor

                    Rojean Noorinayer

Member since: 05/12/2021

145 Reputation

                                      1 Guide authored                  



                       Badges:
                       2

Team

                       York University, Team S1-G19, Melo-Thaiss Summer 2021                        

                                                  Member of York University, Team S1-G19, Melo-Thaiss Summer 2021 



                    YORK-MELO-THAISS-SU21S1G19                     


                                            1 Member                     


                                            1 Guide authored

Introduction#

What you need#

Team#

Introduction

What you need

Team