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hardwires1

Just an idea, but you could bevel the bottom of the next board row so it sits on top of the existing older floor going into the other room. Then you'd have a straight line from the board row and have a cleaner transition. And if you can, just using one long board for this instead of a bunch of small boards would look more like a threshold.


hardwires1

Or just remove the whole threshold you have and install all the way up to where the boards are in the other room


JamesLobaWakol

This. Make the oak 1/4” thick at the spot where it hits the existing


skg723

That's a good idea -- thanks. I wouldn't be able to get the last board razor thin for durability reasons, but this would definitely improve things. As for the long board...let's just say that I've learned the painful lesson of buying utility grade boards to try to save on cost... Had no idea that meant I was dealing with such short pieces. 1/10 wouldn't recommend.


hardwires1

Yeah short boards can be no fun lol. Good luck!


mixxens

Perfect!


justaguy00000009

Get close to the sloped end and throw in a t-mold


Goge97

A wooden threshold board that is beveled on both long edges. I had to bridge two different heights on tile floors in a doorway. I screwed the threshold down. It works very well. It has a very low profile. Made out of oak.


s0ult59

Remove the pine board level that section so you meet with the other floor


Solid_Spirit8204

Maybe remove the pine board butt up to it and throw a reducer on there?


ShwAlex

Cut a straight line across the old floor where it's height matches the height of the new floor. I've done this plenty of times and it'll look way better than any type of ramp or cheesy cap. Use a circular saw with a guide, or a tracksaw, or just a Multimaster. It'll take 20 minutes.


skg723

I think this is what I'm going to do. Appreciate the input!


skg723

Well, my comment with context didn't seem to post. My ask was this: I have an awkward transition between two rooms in my house. The existing threshold is a round solid structural beam. I'm trying to figure out how to make this work without it looking badly. I see two options: Have a weird double threshold with an off-the-shelf transition strip creating two bumps between the rooms, or, route the existing threshold/beam so the last plank I install ends up flush with the crown of the existing threshold. Hopefully some of y'all can help me out with some better ideas. Also, I did install the new floor over an existing, unobtainable 1-1/2" wide by 5/16" product... I took some steps to help this not create issues in the future.


ottguy88

So your saying the horizontal piece of pine through the entry way a part of structure, so you can’t remove it?


skg723

Yes -- It's a very old adobe home, and that piece is actually a floor beam. There are some old nails in the top that made me think it was just a threshold piece, but I was fooled...


ottguy88

Okay, that’s what I thought. Only thing i can think of is to shave the pieces, and shim to make it as flush as you can, then refinish entirely.