Transition Question - TilersForums.com

[dantheram]

I have decided the best layout for my floor is to realign my pattern to give a whole tile at the 2 french doors i have. this leads me to the question of how much of a gap do i need to leave in order to fit a transition strip here -



the current gap here is 4mm on the bottom left tile (same as grout lines)

Thanks,

Dan

 

[cam_low]

Up to you really as long as the transition strip fits in and covers the gap.

Can't say I'm a fan of your layout!

 

[dantheram]

Up to you really as long as the transition strip fits in and covers the gap.
Can't say I'm a fan of your layout!

ignore that top row, that's where the tile ends up if I run straight off the centred lines. I'm not having a crazy staggered joint setup like that.

Im in just having straight course.

See the problem is I know nothing about the strips! How much of a gap do they need to fit between the door edge and tile?

 

[Ian]

There are so many strips to choose from, it's quite difficult to answer your question. Have you seen one that you might use?

 

[dantheram]

There are so many strips to choose from, it's quite difficult to answer your question. Have you seen one that you might use?

Probably best if I use a hardwood one to match the door. I'm asking because I've seen some that drill into the floor and others that have to be inserted under the tile. I don't want something silly like this to bugger my whole floor up.

 

[Ian]

Probably best if I use a hardwood one to match the door. I'm asking because I've seen some that drill into the floor and others that have to be inserted under the tile. I don't want something silly like this to bugger my whole floor up.

Get your strip before you start tiling, I think that's the only way to know for sure.

 

[cam_low]

Like you say... Some have different systems. I like the ones that have ridges and push to height of floor.

Buy the one you like before fixing your tiles.

 

[dantheram]

Correct -- ill go get the strip tomorrow.

 

[beanz]

Same with threshold strips. I like to have the strip before I start, so I know what I'm working to..