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Questions tagged [threshold]

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Is this gap under my patio sidelights okay?

As part of a larger remodel, my contractor installed new sidelights by our kitchen patio doors. But the outdoor side of the threshold on which the sidelights sit seems to be cracked and not filled. Is this okay? Apart from the obvious aesthetic…
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Rule of thumb or guidelines for custom flooring transition strip width?

I have installed 3/8" floating laminate in the living room, and in the kitchen we have tile. The laminate is 9/16" lower than the kitchen tile. I'm going to make a threshold similar to this: Is there a rule of thumb of how deep I should make this…
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How can I repair this rotten entry threshold?

My entry door threshold is sunk into the concrete from the driveway and leaking. How can I repair this sunken threshold? OR, what kind of contractor should I get to repair it for me?
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How can I fix an uneven door threshold?

Is there any way to fix my door threshold? The builder quality is very low and they have ruined this house. I own it so I have to get it fixed because this looks so ugly. My project manager said they can't do anything about it other than cutting the…
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Can I, without damaging the carpet, align this threshold properly by prying it from the floor and reapplying it?

The contractor who put in the carpet in this room did not align the threshold properly with the door frame. I recently had a French door put in, and now this misalignment is more noticeable. What is the proper way to pry this up and nail back down…
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Shower with glass, NEC 2020; the 3' measurement is from the opening and not the glass wall right?

406.9(C) Bathtub and Shower Space. Receptacles shall not be installed within a zone measured 900 mm (3 ft) horizontally and 2.5 m (8 ft) vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold. The identified zone is all-encompassing…
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How to remove door threshold without damaging floor on either side

I need to remove the existing threshold between my bathroom and bed room door and replace it with a new threshold that will transition from low carpet bedroom side to the higher tiled bathroom side. I need to do it without damaging the leveling…
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How to remove screws in threshold that have an attached washer on the under side?

I am trying to replace the stripped screws that hold my adjustable door saddle in place. They have a attached washer on the bottom of the saddle that doesn’t allow me to remove the screw. Any suggestions on getting these screws out? I have…
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What is this metal piece on top of my threshold called?

What is this metal piece on top of my threshold called? I'm asking because I am looking to purchase the same one for another exterior door in my house.
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What to do with threshold for door that used to be exterior but is now interior?

We converted the garage into a laundry room and 4th bedroom and are not quite sure what to do about the transition/step down/threshold from what used to be an exterior doorway. Any ideas or input is greatly appreciated.
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How to repair loose nails in a carpet threshold?

Apparently the carpet in my house has been replaced a few too many times. Most of the nails are loose so the threshold is basically being held in place by hopes and wishes. I was hoping to improve the situation. Do any of the following ideas sound…
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How to replace the threshold in a center-hinged exterior porch door?

I have a center-hinged porch door leading out onto my deck. Viewed from the inside, the right panel of the porch door swings inward, and the left panel is fixed. The wood below the aluminum threshold has mostly rotted away, and I would like to…
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Can I remove this door sill?

I have Amtico flooring booked in to replace the existing vinyl and I’m wondering if this sill can be removed to create more space or is it part of the structure/ support for the patio doors? Sorry for my lack of knowledge but I know somebody with…
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Levelling my old bathroom subfloor for tile. Threshold height Issue

So I have a 1945 house with a bathroom that has a sloping floor. It is out of level 7/8". I have taken the floor down to the original plank subfloor which is 3/4" thick and perpendicular to joists. I am planning on using Ditra and installing Ceramic…
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How to neatly cover gaps in threshold plate between 2 rooms

We have an internal kitchen connected to our hallway with a plate joining the 2: I’d like to tidy up where the plate meets the floor. This was previously a narrow strip of wood, but it was falling apart and looked bad. I believe normally a ‘t-bar’…
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