Threshold Strip Fitting in Honiton

Threshold strips (also called door bars or transition strips) are those metal or wood strips that sit in doorways between rooms. They cover the expansion gap where two floors meet, protect the edges from damage, and give a clean finish. They're one of those things that looks dead simple but needs fitting right to sit flat and not work loose.

### Why Threshold Strips Matter

**Cover Expansion Gaps** - Floors expand and contract with temperature and humidity. The gap at doorways needs covering so you're not staring at a crack, but it can't be filled solid.

**Protect Floor Edges** - Without a threshold, floor edges get chipped, frayed, or damaged by foot traffic and vacuums. A good threshold strip protects both sides.

**Smooth Transitions** - Joining carpet to tile, vinyl to wood, or laminate to stone needs a neat transition. The right threshold strip makes it look intentional, not bodged.

**Reduce Trip Hazards** - Floors at different heights or loose edges can be trip hazards. A properly fitted threshold smooths the transition and stays put.

### Types of Threshold Strips

| Type | Best For | |------|----------| | **Flat Bar** | Floors at same height (tile to tile, vinyl to vinyl) | | **Ramp Profile** | Carpet to hard floor (covers height difference) | | **Reducer Strip** | Tapers down from thicker floor to thinner | | **T-Bar** | Expansion joints in large floors (not doorways) |

### Done Right vs Done Wrong

| Done Right | Done Wrong | |------------|------------| | Strip sits flush, screws/clips hidden | Proud of floor, catches on door or shoes | | Cut to exact width, no gaps at edges | Too short, gaps either side look rubbish | | Secured properly, doesn't move or rattle | Loose strip, shifts when you step on it | | Matches or complements flooring finish | Cheap metal bar on expensive wood floor |

### What You Get

| What's Included | |-----------------| | Assessment of floor heights and gap width | | Threshold strip supply (if required) | | Precise cutting to doorway width | | Fitting using screws, adhesive, or track system | | Check that doors open/close without catching | | Clean-up and disposal of packaging |

### Pricing Guide

| Time Required | Total Cost | |---------------|------------| | 1 hour | £60 | | 1.5 hours | £85 | | 2 hours | £110 |

Most single threshold strips take around an hour. Multiple doorways or complex transitions may take longer.

**Pro Tip:** Buy threshold strips that match your flooring finish - brushed steel for modern, oak effect for wood floors, chrome for bathrooms. Makes a surprisingly big difference to how finished it looks.