Transition Capping Strip

Coverage depends on the profile, not on the flooring: standard trim covers roughly 3 mm to 15 mm of height difference between two adjoining surfaces. Above that, a ramp or a levelling compound is the better answer, because a steep trim edge becomes a trip point and a wheel stopper for trolleys.

It depends on the profile. Aluminium transition profiles are screwed down, which suits thresholds carrying heavy traffic and trolleys. PVC profiles are fixed with acrylic contact adhesive, so no fixings show on the surface and the joint stays cleanable. The substrate still has to be sound, dry and level before either is installed.

The PVC version is colour-matched to the GREEN POINT chart, so the transition, the skirting and the capping strip can be ordered under one reference instead of being matched by eye on site. Aluminium profiles come in their own finishes, typically anodised or mill finish, and are specified separately.