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laminate floor with tiled wall

firedude | Posted in Construction Techniques on

planning on a laminate floor in an older kitchen – walls are tile to the floor (tile is in very good shape) with no way to attach molding/quarter round – considering using T-molding/transition strip but at $13 per 46″ piece, little expensive for going around the room (only about 12×12 room, but…..) – any alternatives from anyone?
also thinking about making my own “T-molding” but then the time might make the $13 “cheap”
thanks

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  1. Stilletto | | #1

    Can't you shoot the 1/4 round to the floor and not the wall?

     

    1. WayneL5 | | #2

      No, you can't.  Laminate floors need to float for expansion and you can't fasten them to the floor.

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        JeffBuck | | #4

        Yes U can.

        1/2" or 5/8th 23G pin nails.

        18G even ...

         

        it'll float.

        Jeff

         

             Buck Construction

         Artistry In Carpentry

             Pittsburgh Pa

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      BillHartmann | | #3

      No, but you could glue qtr round to the tile wall.

      1. firedude | | #5

        I thought about gluing the quarter-round to the wall but what adhesive to use and I really think it would look kind of "hack" against the tile - also, which trim to use with the tile? - wood against the tile might not look too good either - any suggestion from some tile guys with tile quarter round?

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          RRooster | | #6

          What about some sort of tile base? 

          Grunge on.  http://grungefm.com

           

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