How to Install Thresholds With Laminate Flooring
The threshold is a separation between areas. A typical threshold separates the exterior from the interior of your house at a door. If the threshold is broken down, it may allow water and air to penetrate your home and can cause damage to your laminate floors. When this is the case, the do-it-yourselfer can remove the old threshold and replace it with a new one that will seal out the elements from your home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- Circular saw
- Utility knife
- Putty knife
- Pry bar
- Scrap piece if wood
- Metal hack saw
- Jig saw
- Silicon adhesive
- Caulk gun
- Screw gun
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Instructions
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Remove The Threshold
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Purchase the new threshold before you remove the old one. You do not want to leave your home exposed to the elements. Use a tape measure to gauge the proper size.
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Remove the old threshold. Most exterior thresholds are aluminum with a rubber gasket. Many times the gasket can be replaced. If this is not the case, adjust a circular saw depth of cut to 3/8-inch deep. This will allow you to cut the threshold without damaging the floor. Cut the threshold into two pieces.
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Cut any caulking that is between the threshold and the door jamb and casing. This will make it easier to remove the threshold. Use a sharp utility knife and a putty knife.
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Pry out the old threshold from the center where you cut the threshold in two. Use a pry bar and a scrap piece of wood for this. Many times the threshold will have an adhesive holding it in position.
Install new Threshold
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Clean off the subfloor where the new threshold will be installed. Scrape off any glue or silicon adhesive with a heavy-duty putty knife. Measure the opening for the new threshold. This is the width you will need to cut the new threshold to fit. Use a tape measure to measure the door opening where the threshold will be installed.
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Cut the new threshold to length using a metal hack saw or a jig saw with a metal blade. Dry fit the threshold into the opening to check the fit.
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Remove the threshold and apply a silicon adhesive to the subfloor. Use a caulk gun for this. Put the new threshold in place, making sure the back of the threshold is pushed back against the laminate flooring so no gaps are visible.
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Use a screw gun to screw the threshold in place with the supplied anchors.
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Caulk with a caulk gun a good silicon between the door and the threshold.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear knee pads to protect your knees while working on the floor.
Wear safety glasses when operating power tools.
References
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