How To Install A Floor Saddle

Also measure the width of the door.

How to install a floor saddle.

Half saddle transitions are suitable for bridging transitions between two flooring types that are at different levels. Tap one 1 2 inch oak plug into. Installing half saddle transitions is easier as well requiring little more than nails hammer and ahacksaw. Leave a 1 inch gap between the flooring materials if you are installing a saddle that includes a track.

Use a measuring tape for this. In addition use the flat side of your trowel to skim coat the back of your marble threshold with an even layer of thinset. The new door saddle strip has to be cut using these measurements. If your saddle has a second bolt unscrew it evenly with the first one so you don t strip the threading.

Locate the 1 or 2 hex bolts connected to the metal clamp directly underneath your saddle. They are generally more inexpensive as compared to full saddle transition strips. If your saddle doesn t include a track you can butt the two flooring materials against each. Measure the distance between the bottom of the door and the underlying floor.

Fit a hex wrench into the bolt and turn it counterclockwise by 2 3 rotations. Place 2 inch screws in the holes and drive them down tight with the cordless gun to secure the saddle to the floor. Unscrew the clamp bolts on the bottom of the saddle. Place a drop of glue into each countersunk hole.