How Do You Combine Laminate Wood Flooring & Tile?
Laminate wood flooring is a popular choice for many homes because of its affordable price and because it’s easy to install on your own. One of the trickiest parts of installation, however, is when you decide to combine laminate wood flooring and tile. Whether you have tile in another room and your laminate floor meets up to it, or you want to include tile in your floor design, there are ways to transition laminate to tile so your flooring looks professional. Install your wood laminate flooring so the grooved edge meets up with tile. The easiest laminate flooring to install is a tongue and groove system. The tongue on one side of a laminate flooring plank slides into the groove on the next plank. The tongue-edge of laminate wood flooring doesn’t have the clean edge required for a smooth transition between laminate and tile because the tongue sticks out away from the plank. Instead, design your laminate wood flooring installation so the grooved edge, which is smooth and straight, meets u
