Strip Transitions

• Strip transitions fit in between the carpet and the solid floor surface and are level with the surface of the wood, stone or tile floor. Many strip transitions are placed directly beneath the doorway so that they are covered up when you close the door. These transitions have a similar color as the carpet or the solid floor surface so they don’t stand out. They come in a variety of materials, including stone, wood or laminate.
  
  

Gluing Down Strip Transitions

• One way to attach strip transitions to the area under the door is to glue them directly to the floor. Spread the appropriate type of glue for the transition material you're working with across the transition then press it directly onto the area under the door. Press hard on the strip with your hands for several minutes until it sets initially. Let it sit for several hours to cure completely before walking on it.
  
  

Metal Transition Strips

• Metal transitions are long strips positioned over the carpet and hammered into the floor. These differ from other transition strips in that they don't fill a gap between the hard floor and the carpet, but they taper over the carpet to cover the carpet pile and padding. This incline also enables you to slide objects easily across the door sill.
  
  

Hammering Transitions

• Hammering the transitions directly into the floor is only an option for wood or laminate floors. Don’t choose this option, if you have stone or tile floors, as it could split the floor and cause it to permanently chip and crack. Most metal transitions have very small nail holes and use very small, short nails.