Transition pieces are essential for connecting wood floors to other surfaces or room sections. T-moldings accommodate expansion between two floors of the same height. Reducer strips bridge the gap between floors of different thicknesses, creating a smooth slope. End-caps or square-nosing may be used at doorways or fireplace hearths. These components are typically designed to be color-matched to the wood floor and must be installed according to the manufacturer’s gap requirements to allow for seasonal wood movement.

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