Wood floor to carpet diy advice please!

moonpenny

I am having a new carpet fitted in the lounge which has 2 doors (to kitchen and hall) where a laminate wood floor is fitted.

Though this wood floor is laminate it is quite thick and has a lip on one edge.

My problem is it does not go right into the door openings (been badly fitted) where it will meet the carpet so I am going to have to add to the wood. Luckily, I have got some I can take from a cupboard and cut it to fit.

Both doors open into the lounge (carpet side)

Do I cut the laminate floor right up to the frame that door closes onto so the silver bit of door plate sits under the door when it is closed or leave a bit of a gap between laminate and carpet?

I am having the z door plates (carpet to wood)

Sorry for the rambling explanation but unsure exactly where the door plates will sit.

WIAWSNB

Not sure if there's a single recommended way, but I'd prefer the joining plate to be under the door so you see only laminate from one side, and carpet from t'other with the door closed.

Bear in mind that any carpet going under the door could cause added waste as this amount would need trimming off the rest of the carpet edge for this, tho' that's likely to be needed anyway.

Alternatively - and traditionally - you could fit threshold plates as you suggest, which fill the underdoor space, thick enough to allow the carpet to be laid - butted - to it as normal (no joint strip), and something arranged for the laminate side - a joint strip or beading.

Who is fitting the carpet? If pros, then ask them about this when they quote.

moonpenny

The carpet fitter is arranged through the shop so I haven't met him or had chance to discuss the matter.

jennifernil

I would have joining bars fitted so they are under the doors when closed. This will look neat, and protect both the carpet edge and the laminate edge.