What can use to cover this flooring

Zoe02

Hi All, 

Recently had LVT, tiles and carpet fitted. 

What can i use to cover this area. 

A threshold or something i can pick up from screwfix, Toolstation, B&Q or wickes etc.

Thanks

ROY47

https://www.screwfix.com/p/stormguard-grey-aluminium-stair-tread-cover-1000mm-x-57mm-x-15mm-2-pack/522tf

something like this ?

Zoe02

ROY47 said:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/stormguard-grey-aluminium-stair-tread-cover-1000mm-x-57mm-x-15mm-2-pack/522tf

something like this ?

Thanks will this work for both. Funny they showed this to me at screwfix but couldn't see in store it's next day delivery. 

I bought this for the area labeled 1 but might be the wrong one. 

https://www.toolstation.com/laminate-to-carpet-joiner/p35008

This is another option

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ANODISED-ALUMINIUM-CARPET-NOSING-PROFILE/dp/B01CR5FIKW/ref=asc_df_B01CR5FIKW/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309802995037&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7384241237891088817&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9044991&hvtargid=pla-697243393339&psc=1

ThisIsWeird

Roy's suggestion looks a good bet. It has a nice deep top, so should get from where the laminate ends to meet the stair tread's front nose; that is important, as you really should have a mini-step there - a recipe for falls.

Your laminate-to-carpet trim isn't suitable, for the obvious reason that you are not joining laminate to carpet :-)

Your second link looks good, tho', and may well suit No 1 - provided the laminate is the correct thickness, which I doubt...

So, I'd check your measurements as shown here:

Do this for both steps. Provided the distance between the two lines isn't more than around 50-odd mm, it should do. But you will then need strips of timber to match the thickness shown between the two arrows, and that you can screw/glue in place in order to carry the top surface of the laminate level to very close to the old step nose. Fix that securely, and then screw the trims down on top.

I have to say, I am surprised how the laminate was left by your fitter - just how 'pro' were they?

Zoe02

ThisIsWeird said:

Roy's suggestion looks a good bet. It has a nice deep top, so should get from where the laminate ends to meet the stair tread's front nose; that is important, as you really should have a mini-step there - a recipe for falls.

Your laminate-to-carpet trim isn't suitable, for the obvious reason that you are not joining laminate to carpet :-)

Your second link looks good, tho', and may well suit No 1 - provided the laminate is the correct thickness, which I doubt...

So, I'd check your measurements as shown here:

Do this for both steps. Provided the distance between the two lines isn't more than around 50-odd mm, it should do. But you will then need strips of timber to match the thickness shown between the two arrows, and that you can screw/glue in place in order to carry the top surface of the laminate level to very close to the old step nose. Fix that securely, and then screw the trims down on top.

I have to say, I am surprised how the laminate was left by your fitter - just how 'pro' were they?

The distance is less than 50mm.

The carpet fitter only had the threshold for the stairs carpet not the other 2.

He suggested getting this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0797TWSCB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3131QP3P3XJM&psc=1 but with Amazon almost a week for delivery wanted a store option. Will order the screwfix one and hopefully works.

Will this timber work https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Studwork-CLS-Timber---38-x-63-x-2400mm/p/107177 or https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Whitewood-PSE-Timber---18mm-x-28mm-x-1-8m/p/9000036440

Thanks

Zoe02

Will this work for both?

I have bought this https://www.diy.com/departments/goodhome-aluminium-anti-slip-step-protector-l-900mm-w-25mm/3663602528739_BQ.prd?fbclid=IwAR38u9D_n6Z3ygpwB-XHhXX8cqnbFs4zH3kL9gXJklzoZUlgQi2sNKffgVQ 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/stormguard-grey-aluminium-stair-tread-cover-1000mm-x-57mm-x-15mm-2-pack/522tf?fbclid=IwAR3ce_duLPvbLLKMlJqVN4ufX2TLgUatn2yNa9Hee80zu_FvsLFO9mEFTjU

The screwfix one is bigger and B&Q smaller.

Thanks 

ThisIsWeird

Zoe02 said:

ThisIsWeird said:

Roy's suggestion looks a good bet. It has a nice deep top, so should get from where the laminate ends to meet the stair tread's front nose; that is important, as you really should have a mini-step there - a recipe for falls.

Your laminate-to-carpet trim isn't suitable, for the obvious reason that you are not joining laminate to carpet :-)

Your second link looks good, tho', and may well suit No 1 - provided the laminate is the correct thickness, which I doubt...

So, I'd check your measurements as shown here:

Do this for both steps. Provided the distance between the two lines isn't more than around 50-odd mm, it should do. But you will then need strips of timber to match the thickness shown between the two arrows, and that you can screw/glue in place in order to carry the top surface of the laminate level to very close to the old step nose. Fix that securely, and then screw the trims down on top.

I have to say, I am surprised how the laminate was left by your fitter - just how 'pro' were they?

The distance is less than 50mm.

The carpet fitter only had the threshold for the stairs carpet not the other 2.

He suggested getting this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0797TWSCB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3131QP3P3XJM&psc=1 but with Amazon almost a week for delivery wanted a store option. Will order the screwfix one and hopefully works.

Will this timber work https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Studwork-CLS-Timber---38-x-63-x-2400mm/p/107177 or https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Whitewood-PSE-Timber---18mm-x-28mm-x-1-8m/p/9000036440

Thanks

I cannot see the actual dimensions taken with your tape measure, but the two important ones are: the distance from the end of the laminate to the end - nose - of the stair tread, and how thick the laminate is - how high above the old tread level?

No2 is the 'worse' one. You say it's less than 50mm between the end of the laminate and the nose of the step? Cool - that means the Screwfix one should do. The others will not - see how they are only 25mm or so wide?

The only issue then is, the aluminium strip will have nothing but air to attach on to. Will that wooden batten do? I don't know - it depends on the dimensions you haven't given me.

No1 step is much easier as it looks as tho' the laminate comes almost right up to the step's nose. In that case, pretty much any of the trims should do, but I think I'd personally use the same type so's they look the same?

Is the laminate used in both examples the same type? And do you have any left over? Really, the ting to do would be to cut a ~50mm wide strip and fit that over the visible step in '2', and then fit whichever trim strip over it. I am gobsmacked that a professional fitter would have left the job like that - for a start, it is a dangerous trip hazard. And then it is just not a finished job.

Zoe02

ThisIsWeird said:

Zoe02 said:

ThisIsWeird said:

Roy's suggestion looks a good bet. It has a nice deep top, so should get from where the laminate ends to meet the stair tread's front nose; that is important, as you really should have a mini-step there - a recipe for falls.

Your laminate-to-carpet trim isn't suitable, for the obvious reason that you are not joining laminate to carpet :-)

Your second link looks good, tho', and may well suit No 1 - provided the laminate is the correct thickness, which I doubt...

So, I'd check your measurements as shown here:

Do this for both steps. Provided the distance between the two lines isn't more than around 50-odd mm, it should do. But you will then need strips of timber to match the thickness shown between the two arrows, and that you can screw/glue in place in order to carry the top surface of the laminate level to very close to the old step nose. Fix that securely, and then screw the trims down on top.

I have to say, I am surprised how the laminate was left by your fitter - just how 'pro' were they?

The distance is less than 50mm.

The carpet fitter only had the threshold for the stairs carpet not the other 2.

He suggested getting this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0797TWSCB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3131QP3P3XJM&psc=1 but with Amazon almost a week for delivery wanted a store option. Will order the screwfix one and hopefully works.

Will this timber work https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Studwork-CLS-Timber---38-x-63-x-2400mm/p/107177 or https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Whitewood-PSE-Timber---18mm-x-28mm-x-1-8m/p/9000036440

Thanks

I cannot see the actual dimensions taken with your tape measure, but the two important ones are: the distance from the end of the laminate to the end - nose - of the stair tread, and how thick the laminate is - how high above the old tread level?

No2 is the 'worse' one. You say it's less than 50mm between the end of the laminate and the nose of the step? Cool - that means the Screwfix one should do. The others will not - see how they are only 25mm or so wide?

The only issue then is, the aluminium strip will have nothing but air to attach on to. Will that wooden batten do? I don't know - it depends on the dimensions you haven't given me.

No1 step is much easier as it looks as tho' the laminate comes almost right up to the step's nose. In that case, pretty much any of the trims should do, but I think I'd personally use the same type so's they look the same?

Is the laminate used in both examples the same type? And do you have any left over? Really, the ting to do would be to cut a ~50mm wide strip and fit that over the visible step in '2', and then fit whichever trim strip over it. I am gobsmacked that a professional fitter would have left the job like that - for a start, it is a dangerous trip hazard. And then it is just not a finished job.

I have messaged the fitter that it's unsafe as it is. 

The gap has been measured comes to 30mm.

The LVT is 5mm thick. There are LVT left.

The 1st picture just needs a cover whereas the 2nd needs more attention.

ThisIsWeird

Zoe02 said:

I have messaged the fitter that it's unsafe as it is. 

The gap has been measured comes to 30mm.

The LVT is 5mm thick. There are LVT left.

The 1st picture just needs a cover whereas the 2nd needs more attention.

Again, your measuring doesn't really help :-) But I get the drift.

Yes, Pic 1 looks as tho' a trim can go straight on.

Pic 2 is the problem, and does represent a risk imo. Stepping downwards from that laminate, if your foot falls half on the laminate and half on the missing section, it could unbalance you. Going up, if your foot tip catches the laminate edge, it will be a trip hazard.

In the first pic, the board under the LVT is what - more than 20mm thick? (Made up of what looks like timber, with plywood on top). And it's around 50mm to the stair nosing?

You know what needs doing :-)

Looking at the SF trim piece, although it's nicely wide, it's only 15mm deep, so I can't see it covering the exposed face of the added laminate piece. You'll need a 'deeper' trim'. The B&Q one you said you bought looks as tho' it's 25mm 'tall' - is the front face part will cover a depth of 25mm. If so, it might just do.

Anyhoo, let us know what the guy says, and what he proposes to do.

Zoe02

ThisIsWeird said:

Zoe02 said:

I have messaged the fitter that it's unsafe as it is. 

The gap has been measured comes to 30mm.

The LVT is 5mm thick. There are LVT left.

The 1st picture just needs a cover whereas the 2nd needs more attention.

Again, your measuring doesn't really help :-) But I get the drift.

Yes, Pic 1 looks as tho' a trim can go straight on.

Pic 2 is the problem, and does represent a risk imo. Stepping downwards from that laminate, if your foot falls half on the laminate and half on the missing section, it could unbalance you. Going up, if your foot tip catches the laminate edge, it will be a trip hazard.

In the first pic, the board under the LVT is what - more than 20mm thick? (Made up of what looks like timber, with plywood on top). And it's around 50mm to the stair nosing?

You know what needs doing :-)

Looking at the SF trim piece, although it's nicely wide, it's only 15mm deep, so I can't see it covering the exposed face of the added laminate piece. You'll need a 'deeper' trim'. The B&Q one you said you bought looks as tho' it's 25mm 'tall' - is the front face part will cover a depth of 25mm. If so, it might just do.

Anyhoo, let us know what the guy says, and what he proposes to do.

Will see what the solution he comes up with. Picture 
2 maybe adds the LVT there timber, plywood to make it leveled and cover with the trim.

ThisIsWeird

Zoe02 said:

ThisIsWeird said:

Zoe02 said:

I have messaged the fitter that it's unsafe as it is. 

The gap has been measured comes to 30mm.

The LVT is 5mm thick. There are LVT left.

The 1st picture just needs a cover whereas the 2nd needs more attention.

Again, your measuring doesn't really help :-) But I get the drift.

Yes, Pic 1 looks as tho' a trim can go straight on.

Pic 2 is the problem, and does represent a risk imo. Stepping downwards from that laminate, if your foot falls half on the laminate and half on the missing section, it could unbalance you. Going up, if your foot tip catches the laminate edge, it will be a trip hazard.

In the first pic, the board under the LVT is what - more than 20mm thick? (Made up of what looks like timber, with plywood on top). And it's around 50mm to the stair nosing?

You know what needs doing :-)

Looking at the SF trim piece, although it's nicely wide, it's only 15mm deep, so I can't see it covering the exposed face of the added laminate piece. You'll need a 'deeper' trim'. The B&Q one you said you bought looks as tho' it's 25mm 'tall' - is the front face part will cover a depth of 25mm. If so, it might just do.

Anyhoo, let us know what the guy says, and what he proposes to do.

Will see what the solution he comes up with. Picture 
2 maybe adds the LVT there timber, plywood to make it leveled and cover with the trim.

Anything that will level the extra bit of LVT, and be secure.