In most doorways the two floors do not quite meet. The vinyl on one side sits two or three millimetres proud of the laminate on the other, and that lip catches toes, snags a mop head and lets the covering creep until it lifts. This 30mm anodised aluminium ramp threshold closes the gap properly. It laps over the higher covering at its 5mm thick edge, falls away across its width and lands on the lower floor with a feathered edge you walk over without noticing. It screws down through countersunk holes, so it stays put in a hallway that takes a hundred passes a day. Five finishes and two lengths.
30mm ramp threshold in section: 5mm thick edge over the higher floor, feathered edge on the lower floor, countersunk screw on the centre line. Dimensions in mm.
At a glance
Bridges up to 3mm between two floorcoverings, ramped over 30mm so nothing catches on it.
Screw fix, fixings in the pack: 4 screws and 4 plugs with each 0.9m bar, 12 of each with the 2.7m.
Suits most hard floors: vinyl, LVT, lino, laminate, engineered wood, wood and tile.
Countersunk holes on the centre line, so the screw heads finish flush with the face.
Five anodised finishes to match the door furniture: Silver, Gold, Champagne, Inox, Black.
0.9m or 2.7m stock lengths, cut to the opening on site with a fine-tooth hacksaw.
Why it works
The ramp does the work
Across its 30mm width the profile falls from 5mm at its thick edge to a feathered edge that sits flush on the floor. That taper is the whole point: a level change of up to 3mm is taken over 30mm of travel instead of being met by a square upstand. Feet, castors, vacuum heads and walking aids ride over it rather than catching on it, and there is no raised lip for a door leaf to foul as it swings.
It protects the edge of the covering
The thick edge laps over the cut edge of the higher floorcovering and holds it down. An exposed vinyl or LVT edge in a doorway frays, curls and lifts under traffic; a capped one does not, and the join stays tidy for the life of the floor.
Screwing it down beats sticking it down
A mechanically fixed threshold does not creep in summer heat, does not lift when a covering shrinks back, and can be taken up and refitted when the floor is replaced. The colour is anodised into the aluminium rather than painted on, so it will not flake where shoes scuff hardest.
Will it fit your doorway?
Lay a straight edge across the doorway and measure the step between the two finished floors.
0 to 3mm: this ramp is the right profile. More than 3mm: the thick edge cannot sit down and the bar will rock, so step up to a taller ramp: the 38mm screw-fit ramp for 6mm floors, or the 38mm ramp for 8mm and 10mm floors. Thick carpet: use a carpet-to-hard-floor bar with a gripper instead.
Where it is used
Doorways between rooms with different floorcoverings: vinyl or lino meeting laminate, LVT meeting engineered wood, a tiled kitchen meeting a hall floor. It also finishes an open covering edge under a sliding door track or where a floor stops short of a fitted unit. Homes, rented flats, offices and surgeries all use the same profile.
Specification
Material
Anodised aluminium
Width
30mm
Height
5mm at the thick edge, tapering to a feathered edge
Level change covered
Up to 3mm
Profile
Ramp / transition, two fine grooves along the face
Fixing
Screw fix through pre-drilled countersunk holes on the centre line
Take the length first. A standard internal doorway is 762mm or 838mm, so the 0.9m bar covers almost every domestic opening with a little to trim. The 2.7m length suits double doors, wide openings and corridor runs. It comes with 12 screws and 12 plugs and cuts into three doorway pieces up to about 890mm each, for less than three short bars.
Then the finish. Silver is the neutral default against grey and cool-toned floors. Gold suits traditional interiors and brass door furniture. Champagne is a warmer bronze that sits well with beige carpet and oak. Inox reads as brushed stainless, the usual choice in offices. Black works against dark LVT, charcoal tile and anthracite frames. Anodised colours are hard to judge on a screen, so if you are matching something already fitted, order one short bar first.
Cannot drill the floor, for example over underfloor heating pipes? The self-adhesive 31mm threshold ramp fixes with tape instead of screws.
Installation, use and care
Cut to length with a fine-tooth hacksaw or a non-ferrous mitre blade, then file the cut end. Lay the bar with the thick edge over the higher covering, mark through the pre-drilled holes, drill and plug the subfloor, and drive the supplied screws evenly until the heads sit flush. Do not overtighten: the section is light and will dish. Use the plugs wherever the subfloor suits them; driving a screw into a hard material without a plug or pilot hole can snap the head. Clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent; abrasive creams will dull the anodised face.
Questions we are asked
Will it cover a bigger step than 3mm?
No. Above about 3mm the thick edge stops sitting down properly and the bar rocks underfoot. Larger level changes need a deeper ramp section.
Can I use it with carpet?
It is made for hard floors: vinyl, LVT, lino, laminate, wood and tile. It will finish a thin carpet whose edge is turned and gripped, but deep pile needs a carpet-to-hard-floor bar with a gripper leg.
Are the screws and plugs included?
Yes. The holes are pre-drilled and countersunk. Each 0.9m bar comes with 4 screws and 4 plugs, and each 2.7m bar with 12 screws and 12 plugs.
Can I fix it with adhesive instead?
You can, on a sound clean substrate, but it is not what the profile is made for. A screwed threshold stays flat and can be lifted again later.
Is it suitable outdoors?
No outdoor or wet-area performance data is published for this line, so we would keep it to internal doorways.
Ordering and delivery
Choose your finish and length above and the price updates as you select. Flat-rate UK delivery is £9.99; order by 2pm on a working day for same-day dispatch. Unsure which finish your existing threshold is? Send us a photo before you order and we will match it.
Delivery Information
Service
Timeframe
Cost
Standard UK Delivery
2 working days from dispatch
£9.99
Orders placed by 2pm (UK time) on a working day are dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 2pm or on non-working days are dispatched the next working day. Delivery takes 2 working days from dispatch. Working days are Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. UK delivery costs £9.99. Contact us for international enquiries.
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Samuel B.
Came in compact packaging and every inch of it looked immaculately put together. Installed between my dining room and kitchen, its been under constant traffic without slipping or bowing even when wet. The threshold ramp not only eliminates that annoying trip hazard but feels reassuringly sturdy even on a busy day.
Eve C.
Wasnt sure at first if the packaging would keep it safe, but it all arrived perfectly intact and looked solid from the get-go. Placing the threshold ramp at our hotels main entrance was a breeze, linking marble and oak seamlessly. Love how its weight keeps everything anchored amidst foot traffic!
Fiona W.
Put it in a few months back between the warehouse zones, and its kept itself together remarkably well despite the forklift barrage. What surprised me was how neatly it fit into place, albeit not without a bit of grumbling from yours truly during installation. The thing shows signs of life as you’d expect with those scratches but hasnt warped, so credit where it’s due—you’d think it was made for handling such chaos.
Zara T.
Got this for smoothing out the join between our office carpet and vinyl corridor; it feels super polished and adds a sleek touch to an otherwise plain area. Up close, the aluminium threshold ramp really has that professional finish I was hoping for, making the transition between rooms not just functional but stylish too. Easy enough to fit, even for a bloke like me less savvy with tools.
Oliver H.
Remarkably sturdy appearance out of the box. I cut the threshold easily to fit between a carpeted office and our corridors vinyl without a hitch, and it installed snugly with minimal effort. The threshold ramp feels solid under foot, making transitions in the hall much smoother now.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.
Came in compact packaging and every inch of it looked immaculately put together. Installed between my dining room and kitchen, its been under constant traffic without slipping or bowing even when wet. The threshold ramp not only eliminates that annoying trip hazard but feels reassuringly sturdy even on a busy day.
Wasnt sure at first if the packaging would keep it safe, but it all arrived perfectly intact and looked solid from the get-go. Placing the threshold ramp at our hotels main entrance was a breeze, linking marble and oak seamlessly. Love how its weight keeps everything anchored amidst foot traffic!
Put it in a few months back between the warehouse zones, and its kept itself together remarkably well despite the forklift barrage. What surprised me was how neatly it fit into place, albeit not without a bit of grumbling from yours truly during installation. The thing shows signs of life as you’d expect with those scratches but hasnt warped, so credit where it’s due—you’d think it was made for handling such chaos.
Got this for smoothing out the join between our office carpet and vinyl corridor; it feels super polished and adds a sleek touch to an otherwise plain area. Up close, the aluminium threshold ramp really has that professional finish I was hoping for, making the transition between rooms not just functional but stylish too. Easy enough to fit, even for a bloke like me less savvy with tools.
Remarkably sturdy appearance out of the box. I cut the threshold easily to fit between a carpeted office and our corridors vinyl without a hitch, and it installed snugly with minimal effort. The threshold ramp feels solid under foot, making transitions in the hall much smoother now.