Installing a Threshold Bar

To form a neat edge across doorways, fit a threshold bar. DIY stores and flooring specialists stock these bars in a variety of finishes, including gold and chrome. If you are laying carpet, choose threshold bars with upturned spikes on the bottom fixing plate. For laminate or vinyl floors, look for a threshold bar with a smooth fixing plate. Double-sided bars have a raised T-shaped center section that overlaps the floor coverings on either side of the doorway.

To Install

1. Measure the exact width of the doorway and trim the bar to size with a small hacksaw.
2. Fix to the floor by screwing through the holes in the fixing plate.
3. Tuck the flooring edge into the bar.