A reducer shaped molding used around fireplaces, doorways, as a room divider, or as a transition between wood flooring and adjacent floor coverings that are less thick. Fasten down with adhesive, small nails or double-faced tape.
Choosing and installing the right transition strips can make the difference between a good floor installation and a great one. Reducers are especially important because they prevent people from tripping at places where floor coverings of different thicknesses meet. If the wood flooring at the junction isn't made from a common domestic hardwood, it may be hard to find a reducer that matches it. Fortunately, you can make your own from a spare piece of flooring and the tools you're already using to install the flooring.