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Doc.ID: 138 Effective: 5/2/2013
Title: Installation Laminate and Cork Hard Surface Reducer Rev.:0

Laminate and Cork Hard Surface Reducers

Hard Surface Reducer is used to transition floor coverings of differing heights and constructions. For example,
laminate floor to linoleum. It can also be used to border a fireplace or a threshold.

Step 1.
Attach the U-track to the hard surface reducer. Position the U­track/hard surface reducer on the subfloor between the laminate
flooring and other flooring. Mark on the subfloor where the U-track
will be installed. Mark on the other flooring how much to trim if
necessary.

Step 2.
Fasten the U-track to the subfloor with a ¼ X 1” flat head screws. The
screw holes should already been predrilled. Trim the other flooring.

Step 3.
Fasten the hard surface reducer into the track. Begin by inserting at
one end of the track. Push the post portion into the track. Continue
insertion using a rolling motion until all the whole length of the hard
surface reducer post is inserted. Press down to ensure maximum
track hold on the hard surface reducer.

Step. 4
Installation is complete.

Step 5.
Prevent damage. When moving heavy object across the hard surface reducer, do not drag the heavy object
across the top of it. Place plywood board over it and roll the object on the plywood.

Doc.ID: 137 Effective: 5/2/2013
Title: Installation Laminate and Cork Carpet Reducer Rev.:0

Laminate and Cork Carpet Reducers

Carpet Reducer, which is also called Baby Threshold, is used to transition floor coverings of differing heights
and construction. For example, hardwood floor to carpet. It can also be used to border a fireplace.

Step 1.
Attach the U-track to the carpet reducer. Position the U-track/carpet
reducer on the subfloor between the flooring and carpet. Mark on the
subfloor where the U-track will be installed. Mark on the carpet how
much to trim if necessary.

Step 2.
Fasten the U-track to the subfloor with a ¼ X 1” flat head screws. The
screw holes should already been predrilled. Trim the carpet.

Step 3.
Fasten the carpet reducer into the track. Begin inserting at one end of
the track. Push the post portion into the track. Continue insertion
using a rolling motion until all the whole length of the carpet reducer
post is inserted. Press down to ensure maximum track hold on the
carpet reducer.

Step 4.
Installation is complete.

Step 5.
Prevent damage. When moving heavy object across the carpet reducer, do not drag the heavy object across
the top of it. Place plywood board over it and roll the object on the plywood.

Doc.ID: 079 Effective: 4/17/2013
Title: Installation Laminate and Cork Stair Nose Rev.:2

Laminate and Cork Stair Noses

The stair nose trim piece covers the front edge of the stair tread. The stair tread is usually covered with the
same floor covering as the connecting floor. The result is stairway which coordinates with the rest of the floor
in the house.

Step 1.
Attach the U-track to the stair nose. Position the U-track/stair-nose on
the tread. Mark on the stair tread where the U-track will be installed.

Step 2.
Fasten the U-track to the tread with a ¼ X 1” flat head screws. The
screw holes should already been predrilled.

Step 3.
Cut the floor planks so it will cover the stair tread from the riser to the
edge of the track.

Step 4.
Apply beads of heavy duty construction glue or flooring adhesive on
the tread where the flooring will be installed.