Questions and Answers for TrimMaster Satin Silver 8mm x 84 in. Aluminum Square Cap Floor Transition Strip

A:  Dear Valued Home Depot Customer, We have reached out to the manufacturer and their answer is,Allure is a beautiful finish with interesting silver and gray tones. The TrimMaster 8mm 1 in. x 84 in. Satin Silver Aluminum Square Shape Floor Transition Strip, would be an excellent finish to help accent your floor.

A:  Dear Valued Home Depot Customer, We have reached out to the manufacturer and their answer is, The trim may easily be secured to floor depending on substrate. If securing to a wood sub floor, you may use general purpose construction adhesive or screws as fasteners. For fixed Application Installation: Use a #4 OR #6 flat or tapered head screw with a minimum length ¾”, Install the fasteners so the screw head is as flush with the anchor leg as possible. If installing on concrete substrates the use of anchors is recommended. Install wood or plastic anchors, per the manufacturer instructions, into subfloor where the screws will be used to secure the trim. In addition to or in place of you may also use a heavy-duty general-purpose adhesive. For best adhesion and bond consider using a urethane-based adhesive. Follow adhesion manufacturer instructions and safety precautions. IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ANY EXCESS ADHESIVE FROM THE FACE OF THE PROFILE.

A:  Dear Valued Home Depot Customer, We have reached out to the manufacturer and their answer is, Yes the product can be tapped down with a rubber mallet. Best practice would include using a tapping block or cloth to reduce possibility of scuffing. Gently tap the product down until it meets surface of flooring.

A:  Dear Valued Home Depot Customer, We have reached out to the manufacturer and their answer is, all of the trims have at least a 1/4" lip to accommodate manufacturing specifications. If you are using the "floating" method. Make sure that the edge of the floor and top of the edge of the profile are touching. This is part of the designed tap down feature. It is a good idea to put a small amount of adhesive or silicone in the groove when the flooring goes fits in. This well help to secure the floor as it expands and contracts around the perimeter wall.

A:  Dear Valued Home Depot Customer, We have reached out to the manufacturer and their answer is, Yes you can add a grout line between the edge of the square cap and the tile. Please be sure to use spacers for a straight and evenly spaceed edge (cosmetic) ALSO IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU IMMEDIATELY WIPE OFF ANY GROUT OR RESIDUE FROM THE FACE OF THE TRIM. Failure to do so may result in discoloration of the finish which would void the finish warranty.

A:  Dear Valued Home Depot Customer, We have reached out to the vendor on your behalf and this is their response: "Yes it is anodized aluminum and will work in wet or damp locations."