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BleedingRaindrops t1_jeewsq3 wrote

If the drops are only 3/4" this should be no problem. If you use 36" for the slope transition you shouldn't notice it much if at all (1/48 slope). You can make it even more subtle by splitting the difference at the transition point, but that might create an uneven hallway.

You can round out the ramp to allow for covering it with vinyl but unless it has a visible outline you'll find it more comfortable if it's more square. Plus it's easier to cut that way. You'll want to have a compound side cut at a 45 angle from the end of the ramp to the adjacent wall. This should give you the simplest and most comfortable transition, and with a bit of extra work you can lay the vinyl right over it.

Obviously the ideal solution is to rip up the hallway floor but without being on site it's hard to brainstorm elegant solutions.

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HobokenChickn OP t1_jeexib1 wrote

Thanks. The challenge (which i will add to the post to clarify) is that all the vinyl and file flooring options require that the floors be level to a pretty tight tolerance so that the click mechanism works (and to avoid adding other trip hazards). I agree that slope transition is not noticeable to the human but I am not sure I can get a flooring contractor to install anything but sheet vinyl or carpet. Husband had heart set on something with the aesthetic of planks or tiles. Any follow up thoughts on this?

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BleedingRaindrops t1_jef3kpu wrote

Carpet shouldn't be a problem with that setup. It stretches over imperfections well.

Another option is vinyl planks. They might charge more for the extra effort, but a smart contractor should know how to handle putting planks over the ramp. I've done a similar job when I was 19. I cut the plants flat to the edge of the ramp, then cut a slight angle for the ones over the ramp. Just had to cut the moulding a bit higher but it fit fine. If your husband is a confident DIYer he might be able to figure it out himself. Shouldn't need much more than a slight angle saw for the cuts.

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