Versatrim Reducer Molding Installation Instructions

When uneven floors occur from room to room, such as laminate-to-tile/ wood/ laminate, where one floor sits higher than the other, you should install a reducer molding. The reducer molding has a sloped edge to cap the laminate off to the next floor.

Reducer Merbau

 

Installation for 6 – 9.5 mm Floors using Versatrim U-Track

6 – 9.5 mm Floors: Use Versatrack (Metal Track) for 6 – 9.5 mm floors

Step 1: Install the flooring planks including the underlayment by leaving a 1″ inch (25mm) gap between the vinyl and the laminate floor for the installation of the Reducer.

Step 2: Gather tools needed. Click here to find out which tools you’ll need for your installation.

Step 3: Sweep and clean your new laminate to remove dust and any scraps that may be in the expansion gap or around the edge of the flooring.

Step 4: Center the U-Track between the vinyl and laminate floor and screw it to the sub-floor by using 4×3/4″ screws.

Step 5: Gently press the molding into the track starting from one end to the other just like you would close a Zip-Lock bag. Do not try to push the entire molding in all at once by just pressing it in from top!

Installation for 9.5 – 12 mm Floors using Versatrim U-Track Plus Shim

9.5 – 12.3 mm Floors: Use Versatrack & Versatrack Shim for 9.5 – 12.3 mm floors. Use the same molding & track, just add 1 Versatrack Shim.

Step 1: Install the flooring planks including the underlayment by leaving a 1″ inch (25mm) gap between the vinyl and the laminate floor for the installation of the Reducer.

Step 2: Gather tools needed. Click here to find out which tools you’ll need for your installation.

Step 3: Sweep and clean your new laminate to remove dust and any scraps that may be in the expansion gap or around the edge of the flooring.

Step 4: Center the U-Track and Shim between the lower floor and laminate floor and screw them to the sub-floor by using 4 x 5/8″ screws.

Step 5: Gently press the molding into the track starting from one end to the other just like you would close a Zip-Lock bag. Do not try to push the entire molding in all at once by just pressing it in from top!

Video Guide

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