HI,
GC I work for has run up on this for the first time actually. About 20 feet of this type seam, one stretch 14 in the middle of a room. T-molding transition expensive and funky. I’m guessing grout up against the Pergo will result in moisture damage eventually. We’ve considered a sanded caulk that looks like grout but may not be able to match the HOs grout selection.
Any ideas for a nice, clean, long lasting install?
Thanks,
Notrix
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Have run into this, and thus far I prefer to fab it out of a matching hardwood myself and stain and finish to match. I typically rabbet the underside so that the transition strip stands a little proud and the tile sits under - that way you get a nice clean line without grout, even if the tile edge isnt quite perfect.
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Just be careful that you leave the expansion space that the laminate floors require. I did a room of my own where I ran some of the pergo up to hardwood and decided to forgo the threshold strip. I was real meticulous with the abutting edges and left a slight gap that I filled with clear silicone. It looked really good, seamless, that is until it buckled because i left no expansion space. The transition strips look funky but I don't know any way around using them or something that hides the necessary gaps that are required for seasonal expansion.
Here's something I've done and been quite satisfied with.
http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=38882.6
About 10-years ago I did this installation at my own front entrance.
Although I wasn't thrilled at the time with a Pergo moulding strip I do have to admit that it's held up extremely well. It sees no mercy when you consider all of the gravel and cactus needles that get drug into it.
As far as suggestions about how to instal the transition module go, just pay attention to what Pergo tell you. Their directions work :-) http://www.apachetrail.com/ww/pix/pergo2-tile2.jpg
I am, though, still considering replacing it with one that I can mill from some solid hickory. If I do do this new transition, I will take the strip of hickory and "nail" it down with some Liquid Nails.
-- Steve
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Edited 2/3/2005 6:52 pm ET by Putzger
Edited 2/3/2005 6:54 pm ET by Putzger