Fix Loose Transition Strips in Just Four Steps
Transition strips work best when they go unnoticed. A good transition strip, or T-strip, should remain solid and stationary.
But have you ever walked between rooms in your home and noticed a loose strip? You may even trip over a particularly wobbly one! These small, wooden separators can come loose due to poor adhesion or regular wear and tear.
This is a common problem, but luckily, our friend Omar (@justaconstructionguy) has a quick fix using Loctite® PL PREMIUM MAX. You can find Loctite construction adhesives at your local hardware store or homecenter.
Now, do it yourself!
Directions
1. Remove old adhesive
First, remove old adhesive from both the transition strip and the floor. Use a chisel to scrape away the more stubborn gunk.
In Omar’s case, scraping away the old adhesive showed the reason why the strip came loose - the previous homeowners didn’t use enough strong adhesive to begin with!
2. Remove dust and small particles
Use a vacuum to remove dust and small particles from both the floor and the T-strip. This will ensure proper adhesion for the long term.
3. Apply adhesion to your T-strip
Apply one, long, steady bead of Loctite® PL PREMIUM MAX to both the T-strip and the floor.
Loctite® PL PREMIUM MAX works on wood, laminate, drywall, concrete, brick, masonry, stone, marble, metal, stainless steel, fiberglass and more. It’s Omar’s go-to adhesive for quick fixes he wants to last - like loose T-strips.
4. Replace T-strip
Press your T-strip into its proper place on the floor. If any adhesive oozes out, don’t worry. You can quickly wipe away the residue before it cures with some mineral spirits. Loctite® PL PREMIUM MAX dries within 24 hours. Avoid disturbing the T-strip until then and you’ll be good to go!
Loctite® PL PREMIUM MAX makes it simple to fix those pesky problems around your home. Use it to lay transition strips, construct eye-catching DIY projects, adhere tough materials like leather, brick, concrete and more. Your home is your oyster!