Any suggestions on how to seamlessly cover a 12-inch difference in floor levels using a wood reducer to match tile and hardwood?
Asked by Massi Lima 
4 months ago
Last Updated: July 26, 2024
Hey there, fellow DIY enthusiasts! I’m looking for some advice on how to address a slight 1/2″ height difference in my flooring. I have a wood reducer that matches both the tile and hardwood. Any suggestions on how to tackle this issue?
A piece for transitioning
Trim the bottom piece, cut at an angle, install a vertical piece, make a double cut, and attach it to the top piece
Start with a transition piece on the floor and then make adjustments to the trim piece.
Sure, there are multiple solutions.
Let’s either trim the bottom or elevate the top all around.
Trim the right piece by cutting off the bottom 1/2 inch
Pointed out that it won’t align properly at the next corner.
Suggested cutting it to the correct size.
Stated that the height in the room with the tile is incorrect.
Piffel block
If you don’t have a reducer to wear, just tear the shoe.
Hey, Jake! Do you have any tips?
‘t forget about the corner post.
Watch out for that serious trip hazard.
You totally nailed it!
Lift up that side of the house. But seriously, the recommendation I was going to make has already been mentioned a few times.
Cut that piece in the threshold area into an L shape so that the smaller part can slide down to align with the bottom and cover the back wall. This way, the molding will match at the top. If the molding extends to the other room, no problem. Begin cutting the bottom of the molding on an angle to match the smaller piece until it reaches the correct height. If it’s at a slight angle, it won’t be noticeable. For the floor part, consider using a thick quarter round stained to match the floor. You can use liquid nails to secure it if nailing is not an option.
Turn down the trim like an outside corner towards the lower floor, then an inside corner. You’ll end up with a small piece that matches the height difference.
Kind of like this
This idea is amazing! It really simplifies things, especially if you don’t have a miter saw.
Hey , do you know where I can find these? What about the plinths?
This is the reason you should remove the wood flooring in the area where you plan to tile
Trim the bottom of the piece on the right so it is shorter and the tops align
How did that occur?
While there are other, more effective suggestions, a nose cap (similar to those on stairs) and shoe moulding or quarter round could serve as a temporary solution. It might slightly increase the risk of tripping, but perhaps not more than other solutions. Wishing you the best of luck!
Could you snap a wider picture of this doorway for us? We’d love to see the space around this step up floor change. I understand the struggle, I just finished installing my Wood flooring, and had to angle it up towards the kitchen tile by 1 Inch! (I used 1/8″ hardboard and 1/16 vinyl tiles for the incline). Please share a photo of the entire doorway.
I’ve included additional photos
Threshold.
Imagine doing something similar but on the door side. Simply trim the higher piece at an angle down to the edge of the higher floor. Add a small vertical piece from the higher to the lower floor or the edge of the other trim. Then add a horizontal piece to connect them. Due to the slight height difference, it might be a bit challenging. Be careful when making those small cuts to avoid injuring your fingers. Since the pieces are tiny, a standard nailer won’t work. You can either use glue by itself or combine it with a pin nailer
The final result will resemble something like this. I like to use pure cyanoacrylate with hardener to bond the small pieces together, and then a bit of wood glue for the areas where nails won’t work.
You have the option of choosing a wood reducer, a matching tile reducer, or a tile quarter round
Why is the floor so elevated?
Take it down to the same level
If there is a change in elevation, I believe using a butting block or plinth is the most effective way to divide it. I personally do not think that sloping trim looks good, even with perfectly cut miters.
Trim the piece on the right side of the picture to the same height as the existing molding, then carry that shorter height throughout the new room.
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