Transition strip between tile and carpet

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Hi guys, we have tiled our bathroom floor and are now wondering the best way to transition from the tile to the carpet in the hallway. Any tips or recommended products would be much appreciated!

Thanks

Bec

Cynthia · Answer

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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com · Answer

Normally a marble saddle is used then a carpet edge is placed along that to fasten the carpet down in that area. What depends on the type of carpet edge is the type of carpet it is your trying to finish off.

Trice dewolf studio · Answer

I agree with Woodbridge that one common way is to use the marble strip or saddle.  It could also be a wood threshold type of molding used.  The exact shape depending on the carpet height.

Polly Zieper · Answer

We Put down a line of rectangular tiles whose color& design matches the floors in the 2 other rooms, when we had to redo the tile in one room, but couldn't afford to retile both rooms, you could do the same.

KMS Woodworks · Answer

I fabricated some wood thresholds to cover the transition. I my case these were made from Brazilian Cherry ( Jatoba). I have seen some ready made versions, often called T moulding, in some home centers.

Hamtil Construction LLC · Answer

Normally we would use either a Schluter brand metal transition or we would use marble.

Common available marble thresholds are usually white or carrara, so with a dark floor, you are probably looking at a custom marble threshold to get a dark color.  If you go with a marble threshold, make sure to use the right height, as there are different thickness options.  The marble should be set on underlayment which is mortared down, not directly on the subfloor.  Usually the carpet is 'rolled' and secured against the marble.

As far as Schluter products, there are many choices and finish color options.  This one pictured is what we normally defer to for carpet- to - tile transitions.

The problem is that with the floor already installed, it is not possible to use the Schluter, and unless a gap was left for the marble, that may or may not work either.  With that in mind, a wood transition might be the best option, and stained a color to compliment both floors.  I would suggest sourcing options of wood transitions at a hardwood supplier, millwork supplier, or lumberyard.  In my experience, home centers do not stock adequate options, and most are prefinished.

LandlightS · Answer

The most common method is the use of a marble saddle and then use a strip of 'Z' bar tacked to the floor with a piece of 'tac strip' and secure the carpet in place as shown in this diagram, Leave at least 1 inch extra length of carpet to tuck under the edge of the 'Z' bar. 
 Good luck,,,,,Gary

Johnatan Cardona · Answer

All the options mention  above are common for this job.
Also since you have Dark tile, if you are near a lowe's they carry some pre-cut  absolute black ganite saddles, and they are not that expensive for the look you'll get.
Best of luck.

Johnatan. ....ny..

Johnatan Cardona · Answer

Sorry...Granite...

Straight Nails Construction · Answer

Most granite and marble shops have scraps that they can manufacture into thresholds for a custom look.

Grout Shield Distributors · Answer

Im with everyone above go the traditional wat with marble or granite

Rich · Answer

I think all would be a nice touch. Granite, marble, or even a piece of wood flooring would look great there.

Jody · Answer

we put tile in our livingroom and we had tile in kitchen. we didnt like th strips so we used river . you could use another type like the wood flooring Richard suggested too. 
if i can figure out how to post a pic i will.

Tanya Peterson Felsheim · Answer

We bought specialty threshold to help us transition...I think finding something that wont' show dramatically will be your best bet...something wood is a nice look to me...custom granite ones would be the very best...but spendy.....are you self installing? and as @Hamtil Construction LLC said one of the biggest things is height to watch out for. Good luck let us know which way you go! We were lucky we transitioned from wood to tile and wood to carpet and there were special pieces made for the wood but they were not same as our wood and WOW were they spendy but I'm glad we did looks like no transition at all

Sharon Powless · Answer

A lot of installers don't put anything down anymore.  They just butt one against the other.

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