HELP needed with step

[Jedo_03]

Reno at daughters
laid laminate flooring in two rooms
they're on a different level to each other
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/Jedo_03/IMGP0042R.jpg
The upright face isn't so much a problem - I can face that over with strips of the laminate...
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/Jedo_03/IMGP0044R.jpg
Where the problem lies is what can I use to cover the gap on the horizontal (kitchen) side...
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/Jedo_03/IMGP0045R.jpg
close to 2 inches in some places - and can't be THICK else the G-kids will kick the hill out of it with their toes
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/Jedo_03/IMGP0046R.jpg

and 2nd problem is... the other half of the kitchen is SLATE :o
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/Jedo_03/IMGP0043R.jpg
which gives me a BIGGER problem cos it's not the same level as the laminate...
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/Jedo_03/IMGP0047R.jpg

Anyone have any ideas to get me outa this predicament please...
Jedo

[redheeler]

Hi jedo

Interesting problem-I'm sure there are a multitude of solutions. I just can't think of any. You could check out www.armstrong.com (http://www.armstrong.com) - they list a couple of products that may help- T-molding and Baby Threshold.
All the best
redheeler

[Loki429]

Perhaps instead of trying to change the levels you can use the old trusted method for when things don't quite work out right - turn it into a feature instead!
Maybe some sort of contrasting colour or material?
Will the different levels become a trip hazard?
A 90 degree angle or a sloping piece of material or even a rounded piece of material? Something hard (metal, wood) or maybe something soft (rubber) ?

Good luck!

[Jedo_03]

Looks like could be the job,,,
armstrong.com is in NAmerica though
gives me something to look for over here
thanks again
Jedo




Hi jedo

Interesting problem-I'm sure there are a multitude of solutions. I just can't think of any. You could check out www.armstrong.com (http://www.armstrong.com) - they list a couple of products that may help- T-molding and Baby Threshold.
All the best
redheeler

[Jedo_03]

I think that's where most of my brain energy has gone - laterally
daughter WON'T have a metal step..
Yes - potentially a trip hazard on exiting the kitchen - so has to be thin
something 90 deg angled would be ideal - but getting the width is the problem (least up here it is)
thought of glueing a long strip of rubber or the likes - but haven't dared suggest that to the daughter yet... (Hey, her dad's a woodie ya know..)
Redheeler's post looks promising - seems somebody might make and sell just what I'm after
Thanks though
Jedo



Perhaps instead of trying to change the levels you can use the old trusted method for when things don't quite work out right - turn it into a feature instead!
Maybe some sort of contrasting colour or material?
Will the different levels become a trip hazard?
A 90 degree angle or a sloping piece of material or even a rounded piece of material? Something hard (metal, wood) or maybe something soft (rubber) ?

Good luck!

[redheeler]

Hi Jedo - Carpet Choice sells Armstrong products. I think it's pretty readily available in Australia.

Cheers
redheeler

[Jedo_03]

be onto them first thing monday:2tsup:
Jedo



Hi Jedo - Carpet Choice sells Armstrong products. I think it's pretty readily available in Australia.

Cheers
redheeler