A transition strip, also known as a threshold strip, is a material used to connect one floor to another, covering the gap between the floors. It can be a transition between different rooms or areas, such as from tile to hardwood, from carpet to tile, and from carpet to vinyl. If you use floor transition strips, you must achieve a smooth transition for them and look good.
Floor transition strips come in a variety of widths, sizes, and styles, and are made of a variety of materials, such as wood, metal, vinyl, or rubber. However, the most commonly used is aluminum transition strips because it is durable and wear-resistant, with a variety of styles and sizes.
There are many styles of transition strips, and each design has its significance. Here are some common types:
Different types of floor transition strip
T-shaped strips
Mainly used to transition between two floors of the same height, such as two types of laminate or tile. T-shaped strips snap into place and form a flat surface between the two floors.
Shock absorber strips
Mainly used to transition from a higher surface to a lower floor surface, it can form a slope to achieve a smooth transition between floor types with different height differences.
Floor edge strips
Mainly used to transition from floor to vertical surface (such as wall or fireplace)
Stair nose strips
Mainly used to transition from horizontal floor to stair, stair nose strips have tapered edges to create a flush transition between two surfaces and prevent pedestrians from tripping.
Floor transition strips can cover the gaps where floors join, creating a beautiful and neat floor surface. In addition to being beautiful, transition strips also have practical functions: they help prevent tripping hazards, protect floor edges from damage caused by foot traffic or cleaning equipment, and prevent moisture from penetrating between floor materials.
We mainly provide floor transition strips in stainless steel and aluminum, with many styles and colors. If you are interested, you can click on the picture below to get more product information or contact us to get the latest product catalog.
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Leah Liu
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