Flooring
Floor Transition
Floor transitions are strips or thresholds that connect different flooring types or heights, providing clean, safe junctions between materials. Proper transitions prevent trip hazards, accommodate expansion, and create intentional design statements at material changes.
Transitions come in numerous profiles—reducers for height changes, T-moldings for same-height meetings, thresholds for doorways—in materials from metal to wood to rubber. The right selection balances function, aesthetics, and compatibility with both flooring types.
Key Characteristics
- ✓Connects different flooring
- ✓Manages height changes
- ✓Various profiles available
- ✓Multiple materials
- ✓Safety function
- ✓Design element
Types & Variations
Reducer (height change)
T-molding (same height)
Threshold (doorway)
End cap (ending)
Stair nose (stair edges)
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Position transitions at doorways where flooring changes naturally. For open floor plans, consider whether transitions enhance or interrupt design flow. Ensure transitions allow for flooring expansion.
💡 Pro Tip
For the most seamless appearance, extend one flooring type through doorways and locate transitions at less prominent points. Transitions directly in doorways are most common but not always optimal.