Can you have carpet and hardwood meet without a transition?

No, and to understand why not, you need to know just what a transition strip is. In a different world, you'd have the same flooring throughout the house. It would flow smoothly and without seams, but since every room has its priorities and challenges, it's just not possible to do so. If the floorings meet without anything in between, they wouldn't fit properly, and there would be challenges such as height and texture differences, uneven seams, and damages.  

Those issues aren't just unsightly, but also create unsafe conditions. A person could easily trip and fall when something doesn't fit and creates an overhang. A transition strip eliminates all of this, so ask us plenty of questions about transitions when considering hardwood flooring in Woodstock. Transition strips are metal or wood and can also be T-moldings as well as straight ones. With a little creativity, they can also become a decorative accessory.

The best type of transition strip for hardwood

The 4-in-1 strip is the best option because it works for any flooring. While there is a hard surface flooring strip, keep in mind that it only works if you are transitioning from one hard surface to another hard surface and not a hard to soft one like carpet to hardwood.

Other types of transition strips

The best option is to always speak to a flooring expert, but other transition strips are "carpet to tile," the "t-strip for hard surfaces," the "wood to wood seam binder," "vinyl to vinyl," and "carpet edge gripper." Sometimes you might not need a transition strip, but it's always best to use one; if a flooring expands due to humidity changes, it can "flow" into other areas, especially doorways, and become damaged. 

To learn more about hardwood floors and get your free quote, visit the Cherokee Floor Covering showroom in Woodstock, GA. We're part of the Greater Atlanta Area, serving Woodstock, Marietta, Canton, Acworth, and Kennesaw.