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Door thresholds come in a variety of materials, such as wood, marble and metal, and make the transition from doorway to floor smooth and easy. Learn how to install the threshold on a concrete slab floor employing varying methods that include the use of screws or fasteners and adhesives.
3 kwi 2024 · To attach wood to concrete, it is recommended to use a poly vapor barrier over the concrete, followed by sleepers under the subflooring upon which you install the wood flooring. A moisture barrier may also be necessary in high-humidity areas.
6 gru 2022 · If you want to attach wood to concrete without drilling, there are two main ways to do so, including using a PAT (powder-actuated tool) and using adhesive. Let’s talk about both methods in some detail.
17 wrz 2009 · Need advice in setting an 36″ exterior door on a conc floor slab. We have a nice square 2×6 framed opening. The wood door is prehung in a wood frame w/ an integral metal threshold. Does the threshold have to be attached to the concrete?
27 lip 2015 · I am trying to install the following door threshold on a concrete slab. The door leads outside and the old threshold was rotted from water penetration. The following pictures show the concrete subfloor and the rotten threshold.
14 cze 2021 · You should fasten the threshold to the concrete using screws/anchors designed for concrete fastening. See How can I fasten a threshold to concrete? for more info on that. Otherwise, the threshold won't be attached to anything and will move all over the place, based on your description.
The fix involves adding a new ¾-inch-thick oak threshold on top of the old one (to cover the exposed edge of the new flooring), trimming the door slightly, and installing a new door sweep that will make a tight seal when the door is closed while clearing the rug.
