How To Install Laminate Flooring Around Sliding Doors

Trim with a 1 8 inch gap after the flooring has been laid.

How to install laminate flooring around sliding doors.

When installing laminate at sliding glass doors you want the floor to be level with the rest of the room. Step 2 measure the doorway and cut a piece of laminate end molding to fit using a miter saw and box to get an exact cut. After cutting the long pieces at the correct thickness i glue them in front of the sliding door frame with construction adhesive. Go to the place where you bought your flooring or any home improvement store that stocks flooring.

The best option for covering gaps in laminate flooring is by using custom pieces. Measure the lip of the threshold s trim and leave enough clearance between the door and the flooring to install the threshold. You don t want the floor to slope down or up where the laminate meets the sliding glass door frame. The small pieces i m using are cut off the ends of the laminate flooring.

Place a piece of threshold trim available at the flooring supplier next to patio doors or similar thresholds where you need to stop the laminate flooring. When i find the thickness i need i cut down the laminate planks the long way and use the long pieces. This line will be your cut mark. Step 1 install the flooring ending one half inch from the edge of the front door.

Preparing concrete at sliding glass doors to install laminate flooring. Make use of various t molds that are available for your laminate here. If the floor slopes up it will cause a hollow space underneath. Drill through the laminate flooring and into your subfloor.

Remove the doors and install your bottom door mounts in the location of the bottom pivot plates on both doors. I use my table saw to cut the strips. If it slopes down your transition will not sit on the floor properly.