Rob Blaustein
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- Boston, MA
What's the best way to install an oak (shy of 3/4" thick) interior door threshold? I just refinished the oak floors in a small room in our house and removed the old threshold because it was in bad shape. I tossed the nails that came out with it so don't have a reference point and couldn't find this info readily online. At least I did one smart thing--I didn't toss the old threshold and used it as a template--still was a bit challenging. I have some 6d 2 1/2 inch finish nails and was thinking of using them (hammer and countersink, fill, finish). My 15 g finish nailer isn't available right now. Do people pre-drill holes to avoid splitting or is that not an issue? Does anyone use trim screws? Construction adhesive in addition to (or instead of) nails?
I realize it's less common now to use thresholds for interior doors--this one was originally installed because the hallway was carpeted. It's not anymore, but I'd have to too much repair work under where the threshold goes to not have one.
--Rob
I realize it's less common now to use thresholds for interior doors--this one was originally installed because the hallway was carpeted. It's not anymore, but I'd have to too much repair work under where the threshold goes to not have one.
--Rob