Mark SchroederMark Schroeder is program director at Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based floating floor manufacturer Kährs.TechniquesFollow These Steps to Install Floating Wood FloorsWhen installing a floating floor, the moldings used are designed to overlap the floor; this enables the floor to expand and contract normally under the lip of the molding. Make sure not to affix the molding to the finished flooring, but to the subfloor only.• Use a reducer when the floor meets a surface thinner than the flooring.• Use a square-nose reducer when the floor meets a surface thicker that flooring.• Use a T-molding only when the floor meets a surface of the exact same height.• When a floating floor meets a staircase going down, an overlap stairnosing must be used. All of these profiles allow the floor to float unobstructed while providing necessary transitions.September 30, 2003Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksManagementHow We Transitioned to a Second-Generation Family BusinessSponsor ContentIs the 'Upgrade' from 1K to 2K Finish Worth It?
