Transition Strip

Related terms

• Reducer

  A transition piece that ramps from a higher floor to a lower adjacent one (e.g., wood to vinyl).

• Threshold

  The bottom member of an exterior door opening, often adjustable, that works with the door bottom and sweep to seal out water and air.

• Threshold (Floor)

  The transition member at a doorway between two flooring types or rooms.

• Uncoupling Membrane

  A layer (e.g., Ditra-type) between subfloor and tile that absorbs substrate movement so tile and grout don't crack — standard over wood s…

• Thinset

  The cement-based adhesive mortar that bonds tile to the substrate. Modified vs. unmodified selection depends on tile type and membrane used.

• Underlayment

  A thin layer between subfloor and finish floor for smoothing, sound, moisture, or cushioning. The required type depends on the finished f…

• Terrazzo

  A poured or precast composite of stone/glass chips in a binder, ground and polished. Extremely durable and seamless; a premium custom floor.

• Vapor Retarder (Floor)

  A moisture barrier between a slab or crawl space and wood/laminate flooring that protects it from below-grade humidity.