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   dthodal | May 18, 2003 08:38am | #1

   One rule of thumb, is to have your floor transition centered under the door when the door is closed. Or if it is an open passage way (no door) then centered in the opening.

   I usually avoid this dilema and install a traditional threshold at the opening, which runs parallel with the opening and is maybe 2-4" wider than the opening. If your material is not sufficiently wide for the threshold, use two pieces (3 etc) centering on the opening.

   I use a slotting bit with my router, 1/4" is about right size for most strip floor tongues. If need be I will slott both ends and use milled splines slide into the slots. I do not bother nor usualy recommend gluing the joints.

   You can always lay floor at night. Surfs Up

   walk good
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   TheCaptain | May 18, 2003 08:46am | #2

   I like the traditional approach in general  and took a walk down to where this problem lurks. I see that the door will cover this joint, and thank you for your input. Sound and workable. Except that the nextdoor neighbor is my boss and he usually goes to sleep early. The compressor/chopsaw/nailgun/bitching & moaning noise will do me wrong come Monday morning. HD 

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   migraine | May 18, 2003 07:36pm | #4

   What!, you bought a nouse next to YOUR boss.   You will never a have a day off.  That's almost like being married to your work

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   Jeff | May 18, 2003 02:55pm | #3

   I usually install a piece of floor board purpendicular (parallel to

   the door) for the flooring to tie into and give a good look.

   Jeff