1. home and garden
2. home furnishings
3. rugs and carpets

Vinyl Deluxe® Collection
Moulding Installation Instructions
Stairnose & Transition
Stairnose Moulding
Solutions & Tools for problems that may arise
Installationadvice.com
Installation on flooring with an overall thickness of up to 19 mm (0.75”).
Flooring
Step 1
Stair Riser
Install the riser flush to the stair. Clean flooring and
moulding with a damp cloth (water only) to remove all dust
and residue. Let dry before applying adhesive.
Sub Floor
Step 2
Release Paper
Stairnose Surface
Roughened up with
Sanding Sponge or
Sandpaper
Adhesive Tape
Turn Stairnose over and roughen the inside surface of the
Stairnose to increase bond by means of 60 grit sandpaper,
sanding sponge, or a metal brush. Then, gently peel the
release paper all the way off the adhesive tape.
The purpose of the double-sided tape is to secure the
moulding firmly in place until the premium
polyurethane construction adhesive totally cures.
Step 3
Next, apply a generous bead of a Premium Polyurethane
Construction Adhesive along the entire inside corner.
Be sure to overlap the tape with the adhesive
Caulk Gun
Adhesive
Adhesive Tape
Underside of moulding
generously covered with
adhesive
Step 4
Bottom of
Stairnose
Stair Riser
Adhesive Tape
Touch the bottom of moulding to the stair riser and
carefully roll the Stairnose in place. Make any final
adjustments before you push the moulding all the way
down. Once it’s in the final position, press down firmly with
your hands and make your way down the entire Stairnose.
It may take 2 or 3 passes to set it firmly in place.
Flooring
Adhesive
Step 5
Sub Floor
For Low Traffic, let the adhesive cure for at least 1 hour
before walking on it. For Heavy Traffic, wait 24 to 48 hours.
Stair Riser
NOTE: Complete cure takes 48 hours.
1.888.DUCHATEAU
EUROPEAN WIDE-PLANK FLOORING
1 of 2
DUCHATEAU.COM
Stairnose Moulding
Solutions & Tools for problems that may arise
Installationadvice.com
Installation on flooring with an overall thickness of up to 19 mm (0.75”).
2”
“
3/32
1”
“
29/32
Stairnose Applications
VersaEdge
“Lock-Down” Install
(e.g. Stair Treads)
“Floating” Install
Used where floating of the floor is not required, as with
Stair Tread or Glued-Down/Nailed-Down floors.
This can be used on floating floors where expansion and
contraction will occur on the opposite side of the flooring
plane.
Laminate / Vinyl / Hardwood /
Engineered Wood
Flooring
(3/32” to 3/4”)
Adhesive Tape
(Remove Backing
to Apply)
Adhesive Tape
DO NOT REMOVE
BACKING!
0.375”
Sub Floor
Stair Riser
Laminate / Engineered Wood
Detail
1” Piece of Flooring
Nailed & Glued Down
Glue
Vinyl/LVT
Alternative
Flush
Vinyl/LVT
Floor Planks
Must Be Glued
Down!
Adhesive Tape
DO NOT REMOVE
BACKING!
Adhesive Tape
(Remove Backing
to Apply)
2 of 2
1.888.DUCHATEAU
EUROPEAN WIDE-PLANK FLOORING
DUCHATEAU.COM
Solutions &Moulding
Tools for problems that may arise
Transition
Installationadvice.com
SlimTrim as a REDUCER
Up to 4 mm Floors
Use transition track for up to 4 mm floors.
3/8“
Step 1
*If the flooring manufacturer suggests/permits
the use of underlayments, you may need
to shim the track to accomodate the
increase in overall thickness
Install the flooring plank*. Then place the transition track
3/8” from the floor and screw it to the sub-floor using
4 x 3/4” screws.
Sub Floor
Rubber
Mallet
Step 2
Transition track
This end of the Transition MUST be
placed on the lower of the two surfaces.
Line the transition moulding up with the transition track and fit
one end into the moulding. Using a rubber mallet, tap the
moulding until it engages with the track. Use your hand to
guide the moulding into the track as you work your way down,
tapping it in, similar to how you would close a plastic zip bag.
Step 3
Next, go up and down the moulding several times, tapping the
transition all the way into the track. You can use a little more
force once you are sure it is properly engaged in the track.
Use transition and transition shim for 5-6 mm floors.
Use the same moulding & track, just add Shim.
5-6 mm Floors
3/8“
Step 1
Sub Floor
Install the flooring plank. Then place the transition and
shim 3/8” from the floor and screw them to the sub-floor
using 4x5/8” screws.
Shim
Rubber
Mallet
Step 2
Transition track
This end of the Transition MUST be placed
on the lower of the two surfaces.
Line the transition moulding up with the transition track and fit
one end into the moulding. Using a rubber mallet, tap the
moulding until it engages with the track. Use your hand to
guide the moulding into the track as you work your way down,
tapping it in, similar to how you would close a plastic zip bag.
Step 3
Next, go up and down the moulding several times, tapping the
Transition all the way into the track. You can use a little more
force once you are sure it is properly engaged in the track.
1 of 8
1.888.DUCHATEAU
EUROPEAN WIDE-PLANK FLOORING
DUCHATEAU.COM
Transition
Solutions &Moulding
Tools for problems that may arise
Installationadvice.com
Up to 3 mm Floors
Use transition track for up to 3 mm floors.
1”
Step 1
*If the flooring manufacturer suggests/permits
the use of underlayments, you may need
to shim the track to accomodate the
increase in overall thickness
Install the flooring planks* by leaving a 1” inch (25mm) gap
for the installation of the Transition. Center the TransitionTrack
between the two laminate floors and screw it to the sub floor
by using 4x3/4” screws.
Sub Floor
Rubber
Mallet
Step 2
Transition track
Line the transition moulding up with the transition track and fit
one end into the moulding. Using a rubber mallet, tap the
moulding until it engages with the track. Use your hand to
guide the moulding into the track as you work your way down,
tapping it in, similar to how you would close a plastic zip bag.
Step 3
Next, go up and down the moulding several times, tapping the
transition all the way into the track. You can use a little more
force once you are sure it is properly engaged in the track.
Use transition and transition shim for 4-6 mm floors.
Use the same moulding & track, just add Transition
Shim.
4-6 mm Floors
1”
Step 1
Install the flooring planks by leaving a 1” inch (25mm) gap for
the installation of the Transition. Center the transition track
and shim between the two laminate floors and screw them to
the sub floor by using 4x5/8” screws.
Sub Floor
Rubber
Mallet
Step 2
Shim
Transition track
Line the transition moulding up with the transition track and fit
one end into the moulding. Using a rubber mallet, tap the
moulding until it engages with the track. Use your hand to
guide the moulding into the track as you work your way down,
tapping it in, similar to how you would close a plastic zip bag.
Step 3
Next, go up and down the moulding several times, tapping the
transition track all the way into the track. You can use a little
more force once you are sure it is properly engaged in the track.
2 of 8
1.888.DUCHATEAU
EUROPEAN WIDE-PLANK FLOORING
DUCHATEAU.COM
Transition
Solutions &Moulding
Tools for problems that may arise
Installationadvice.com
Up to 3 mm Floors
UseTransition
Transition
Track
forTrack)
up tofor3 up
mm
Use
track
(Metal
to floors.
3 mm floors.
NOTE: Carpet Tap Down trim must be
no less than 1/8” from top of track.
Use shim as guide, then remove it.
3/4”
Sub Floor
Carpet Tap
Down Trim
1”
Rubber Mallet
*If the flooring manufacturer suggests/permits
the use of underlayments, you may need
to shim the track to accomodate the
increase in overall thickness
Step 1
Install the flooring plank* and carpet (using a carpet tap down
trim) by leaving a 1” inch (25mm) gap for the installation of the
transition track. Position the track 3/4” from where the of the
Tap Down trim meets the carpet and screw it to the sub floor
by using 4x5/8” screws. The carpet tap down trim must be no
less than 1/8” from top of track. Use shim to make track and
tap down trim even, then remove shim.
Step 2
Line the transition up with the track and fit one end into the
moulding. Using a rubber mallet, tap the moulding until it
engages with the track. Use your hand to guide the moulding
into the track as you work your way down, tapping it in, similar
to how you would close a plastic zip bag.
Step 3
Next, go up and down the moulding several times, tapping the
Transition all the way into the track. You can use a little more
force once you are sure it is properly engaged in the track.
Use Transition and Transition Shim for 3-6 mm floors.
Use the same moulding & track, just add Transition Shim.
NOTE: Carpet Tap Down trim must
be even with the top of the track.
Step 1
3/4”
Sub Floor
1”
3-6 mm Floors
Carpet Tap
Down Trim
Rubber Mallet
Install the flooring plank and carpet (using a carpet tap
down trim) by leaving a 1” inch (25mm) gap for the
installation of the transition. Position the track 3/4” from
where the of the Tap Down trim meets the carpet and screw
them to the sub floor by using 4x5/8” screws. The carpet
tap down trim must be even with the top of the track.
Step 2
Line the transition up with the track and fit one end into the
moulding. Using a rubber mallet, tap the moulding until it
engages with the track. Use your hand to guide the moulding
into the track as you work your way down, tapping it in, similar
to how you would close a plastic zip bag.
Step 3
Next, go up and down the moulding several times, tapping the
Transition all the way into the track. You can use a little more
force once you are sure it is properly engaged in the track.
3 of 8
1.888.DUCHATEAU
EUROPEAN WIDE-PLANK FLOORING
DUCHATEAU.COM
Solutions &
Tools for problems that may arise
Transition
Moulding
Installationadvice.com
Transition - OPTIONAL DOWEL INSTALLATION
Roughen up surface that
comes in contact with glue
NOTE: Transition Dowels are sold separately.
Please contact your Sales Representative to order.
Step 1
Turn the transition over and use a sanding sponge, metal
brush or 60 grit sandpaper to roughen up the surface to
increase the bond on the side where glue will be applied.
Step 2
Each dowel tree (sold separately), contains 8 dowels.
Carefully cut or break dowels off of tree. Slide one dowel
into moulding groove and position in center of moulding.
Insert additional dowels from both ends. Space dowels
11.5” apart and 1.5” from ends.
Center
one dowel
Side View of
Transition
Moulding
1.5”
11.5”
1.5”
Flooring
11.5”
1”
1”
Pencil marks
1/4”
NOTE: Dowels have to fit
tightly for the moulding to
function properly. If you find
the dowel is too difficult to
slide in, take 100/120 grit
sandpaper, lay it flat on a
surface and sand down the
dowel head slightly with a
couple of passes.
*If the flooring manufacturer suggests/permits
the use of underlayments, you may need
to shim the track to accomodate the
Step 3
increase in overall thickness
Install the flooring planks*, by leaving a 1” inch (25mm)
gap for the installation of the moulding. Draw a line on the
flooring for the placement of the holes. Using a 1/4” drill bit,
pre-drill holes into the flooring 2” deep. Be sure to use the
same measurements as the dowels, keeping the holes
11.5“ apart. With a pencil, mark on the floor where each
dowel is located (You will need these for Step 7). Pencil
marks should be about 1” from the pre-drilled holes.
Sub Floor
2”
NOTE: Be sure to vacuum pre-drilled holes.
This end of the transition MUST be placed
on the lower of the two surfaces.
Pencil marks
Flooring
Step 4
Sub Floor
1”
Carefully line up dowels with pre-drilled holes.
Make adjustments to the dowel positions on the moulding
if needed.
4 of 8
1.888.DUCHATEAU
EUROPEAN WIDE-PLANK FLOORING
DUCHATEAU.COM
Transition
Solutions &Moulding
Tools for problems that may arise
Installationadvice.com
Transition - OPTIONAL DOWEL INSTALLATION
Side View of Hand Positions
Push down directly
over dowel 1/4”
at a time
NOTE: Do not try to push the entire molding in all at once
by just pressing it in from top! This will bend the dowels.
Flooring
Step 5
Using both hands, start at one end and gently push moulding
1/4”down. Make sure dowel is straight and that you apply
pressure directly over dowel. The best position is to hold dowel
with pointer and middle fingers and push down with thumbs.
Moving down the moulding again, push the dowels in the floor
1/4” at a time. It should take several passes to push the
moulding all the way down.
First pass (1/4”)
Sub Floor
Second Pass (1/4”)
Third Pass (1/4”)
Forth Pass (1/4”)
Flooring
PUR-Glue
adhesive
About 3/8” (9.5mm)
Step 6
Sub Floor
First pass (1/4”)
Second Pass (1/4”)
Third Pass (1/4”)
Forth Pass (1/4”)
Fifth Pass (1/4”)
Flooring
Once moulding is about a finger’s width from the floor (about
3/8” or 9.5 mm), insert the tip of a glue gun under 1 edge of
the moulding. Apply Liquid Nails or any polyurethane
constructive adhesive along 1 side of the flooring.
NOTE: Make sure you apply adhesive to ONLY 1 side
of the moulding and that all surfaces that the adhesive
touches is dust and debris free.
Pencil marks
Step 7
Sub Floor
When finished applying adhesive, start again at the
beginning of the moulding and push dowels all the way in
until moulding is secure. Once moulding is in place, use a
rubber mallet to tap on the top of each dowel. Use the
pencil marks to reference where each dowel is located.
5 of 8
1.888.DUCHATEAU
EUROPEAN WIDE-PLANK FLOORING
DUCHATEAU.COM
Transition
Solutions &Moulding
Tools for problems that may arise
Installationadvice.com
Transition track - OPTIONAL DOWEL INSTALLATION: Installation for use on CONCRETE
Transition Installation Instructions for Use on Concrete
Install flooring planks, leaving 1 inch gap for moulding installation. Draw line on flooring for hole placement.
Using a 1/4” concrete drill bit pre-drill 2” deep holes using same measurements as dowels. With pencil,
mark on floor the location of each dowel. BE SURE TO VACUUM PRE-DRILLED HOLES.
1”
Pencil marks
Flooring
1”
2”
1/4”
Concrete
Concrete
Distance Measurement
Dowel Cutting Template
2
Distance Measurement
Dowel Cutting Template
3
3/4”
5/8”
1/2””
3/8””
1/4”
1/8”
NO CUT
Cut Here
C Here
Cut
C Here
Cut
Cut Here
Cut Here
Dowel Cutting Template
is located to the right of
Installation Instructions
3/4”
5/8”
1/2””
3/8””
1/4”
1/8”
NO CUT
Cut Here
Cut Here
Cut
Cu
Cu
utt Here
Cut
Cu
ut Here
u
H
Cut
ree
Cut Here
Lay a flat object over flooring and measure from the concrete at the center between the flooring up to the
bottom of your object. This will give you the distance to use on the Dowel Cutting Template below.
Carefully cut or break dowels from Dowel
Tree. Use the Dowel Cutting Template
to the right to find your measurement on
the template and lay your dowel over the
number that matches your distance
measurement.
With dowel on template, use a utility knife
to cut dowel as indicated on Dowel Cutting
Template. Repeat with all dowels that are
to be used.
4
Roughen up surface
that comes in contact
with glue
5
3/4”
5/8”
1/2”
3/8”
1/4”
1/8”
NO CUT
Cut Here
Cut Here
Cut Here
Cut Here
Cut Here
Slide dowels into groove on bottom of the transition moulding and position them
according to template. Line up dowels with pre-drilled holes. Adjust dowels as
needed.
NOTE: Dowels have to fit tightly for the moulding to function properly. If you
find the dowel is too difficult to slide in, take 100/120 grit sandpaper, lay it
flat on a surface and sand down the dowel head slightly with a couple of
passes (See Detail A at the right).
6
First pass (1/4”)
Second Pass (1/4”)
Next Passes (1/4”)
7
About
3/8”
(9.5mm)
Turn the transition over and use a sanding
sponge, metal brush or 60 grit sandpaper to
roughen up the surface to increase the bond
on the side where glue will be applied.
Distance Measurement
Take Measurement Here
Dowel Cutting Template
Flat object
FOR CONCRETE ONLY!
1/4”
Drill bit
1
PUR-Glue
adhesive
8
Pencil marks
DETAIL A
Using both hands, start at one end and gently push moulding 1/4” down at a time. It should take several
passes to push moulding all the way down. Best hand position is holding dowel between pointer fingers
and pushing down with thumbs directly over dowel. DO NOT TRY TO PUSH ENTIRE MOULDING IN
ALL AT ONCE.
When moulding is a finger’s width from the floor, insert tip of glue gun under one edge of moulding and
apply a polyurethane construction adhesive along one side of the flooring. MAKE SURE YOU APPLY
ADHESIVE TO ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE MOLUDING AND THAT ALL SURFACES THAT THE
ADHESIVE TOUCHES IS DUST AND DEBRIS FREE.
When finished applying adhesive, start again at beginning of moulding and push dowels all the way down
until moulding is secure. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap on top of each dowel until molding sits flush.
Use pencil marks as reference.
9
6 of 8
1.888.DUCHATEAU
EUROPEAN WIDE-PLANK FLOORING
DUCHATEAU.COM
Transition
Solutions Moulding
& Tools for problems that may arise
Installationadvice.com
Transition
&
New ved
o
Impr C
PV ng
di
Mol
Technical Information — Sizes
Transition
2”
Our Transition 3 in 1 Moulding functions as a Reducer,
T-Moulding, and End Cap. Comes with TransitionTrack and Shim.
Surface Material: High Wear Resistant Aluminum Oxide
Laminaattee
Core Material: PVC
Transition
To be used with transition track for floors from up to 3mm-4mm
thickness including 3/32nd underlayment. Also, used in
conjunction with the Shim for 4-6mm* including 3/32nd
underlayment.
Material: Cold Roll Steel
1/4”
13/64”
3 1
9/16”
1/8”
in
7/16”
3/16”
9/16”
* For floors thicker than 6mm, use optional dowel installation
Dowel (Sold Separately)
2”
Optional use with Transition for floors from 0 up to 19mm.
Comes as a tree of eight dowels.
Material: Polystyrene
1/4”
LVT Solution
1 Reducer:
Up to 4mm
Sub Floor
2 Transition:
5-6mm
SlimTrack
Up to 3mm
3 End Cap:
(Hard Surface to Carpet)
4-6mm
Up to 3-6mm
Shim
Carpet Tap Down Trim
Optional Dowel Installation
1 Reducer:
Up to 3/4”
2 Transition:
Up to 3/4”
Dowel
(Sold
Separately)
Glue
Laminate to
Laminate
Vinyl to
3/4 Inch
3 End Cap: (Hard Surface to Carpet)
Up to 3/4”
A Carpet Tap Down
Trim MUST be Used
When Installing
Transition on Carpet
Carpet Tap
Down Trim
Laminate to
Sliding Door
Laminate to
Ceramic Tile
Piece of
Laminate Used
as Shim
Sliding
Door
NOTE: Transition does not work on radiant heat floors with optional dowel installation method.
All mouldings are 94” long (7’ 10”)
7 of 8
1.888.DUCHATEAU
EUROPEAN WIDE-PLANK FLOORING
DUCHATEAU.COM
2”
2”
“
3/32
1”
1/4”
13/64”
“
29/32
9/16”
Vinyl Deluxe
T-mold/Reducer
Recommended Tools For Installation
2”
Stairnose
1/4”
Pencil
Tape measure
13/64”
Miter saw
60 grit sandpaper
9/16”
Vinyl Deluxe
T-mold/Reducer
“
3/32
Metal brush
2”
Caulk gun
PUR-glue
Damp cloth
Tape measure
Miter saw
Utility knife
Rubber mallet
Caulk gun
1/4”
13/64”
2“
9/16”
Transition
Pencil
Screwdriver
Damp cloth
Drill w/screw
& 1/4” drill bit
PUR-glue
Small screws
4 x 3/4”or 5/8”
8 of 8
1.888.DUCHATEAU
EUROPEAN WIDE-PLANK FLOORING
DUCHATEAU.COM