How to handle 25mm floor transition?

[LAP]

 

How do I best handle a 25mm transition from a newly installed bathroom to hallway timber floor ?  Most of my internet searching shows a standard 10mm riser to help the transition but nothing covers 25mm ? Any advice appreciated 

[JacobZ · Accepted solution]

Hi @LAP,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

My suggestion is to use a piece of Porta 23 x 23mm 2.7m Quad Meranti to protect people's feet from kicking the lip. While not perfectly 25mm, it is the best size I can find to suit this particular height of transition.

It could be stuck in place with a combination of Liquid Nails and brad nails shot down into the hardwood flooring.

This should give you a nice clean finish that will match the flooring beneath quite well.

Allow me to tag some of our helpful members to see if they have any other ideas, @Noyade, @Jewelleryrescue, @Dave-1, @Nailbag.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[LAP]

Thanks @JacobZ  .. that sounds perfect I’ll check it out 🙏

[Nailbag]

Hi @LAP I had the same solution as @JacobZ. There isn't another tapered profile thats close without a small lip such as 19mm tri-quad

Just make sure you prime the timber before painting.

Nailbag

[LAP]

Thanks also for the info , either will work I’ll just check which is available locally at Bunnings  @Nailbag  appreciate your help 

[Dave-1]

Afternoon @LAP 

I have about the same distance in height for my bathroom to timber floor. For mine its just a straight edge type deal  Brutus 25 x 25 x 2.5mm x 2.4m Angle Building Moulding.

I do like @JacobZ 's suggestion of the round nose trim to stop toes jabbing easily tho.

If you dont like that type of edge you could always make up a slower transition sloped door sill from timber. (I havent tried to make one as yet) tho a bench saw would be useful in this situation to cut such a shallow angle. (I would still includ say a 5mm front lip of thetimber) just so you dont have that fine angle of timber to break off.

Dave

[LAP]

Thanks @Dave-1  another great idea , this forum is excellent, first time I’ve used it .. 

[Nailbag]

Hi @LAP just a thought though not as neat which is personal taste but you could look at some of the skirting options if you prefer a deeper transition. Either way the timber materials we have suggested are pretty standard in all stores and found in the indoor timber section at the trade end. 

Nailbag

[Noyade]

My thoughts as per @Nailbag above @LAP 

But then, I have the incredible ability of tripping over anything.

I personally would be looking for (or making) a tapered wood profile.

Whether it be from an electric planer, belt sander or rip saw.

Just don't break a hip.

Cheers.

[Nailbag]

Hi @LAP This is the pre-made skirting profile I was thinking and looks to be the same as @Noyade DIY version. Its found in the indoor timber section.

Nailbag