Transitioning from hardwood to a hearth is tricky whether the hearth is level with the floor or raised.
How to trim laminate flooring around fireplace.
Trimming a wood floor around a hearth.
You have options for trimming a laminate floor where it meets a flush or raised hearth at a fireplace.
An alternate method is to place trim such as an end cap carpet reducer universal edge or square nose against the fireplace and run the flooring against the trim.
The key to trimming a laminate floor around a fireplace is in choosing the correct transition piece.
How to trim laminate floor around a fireplace.
Frame around the fireplace.
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Trimming laminate should start at the fireplace with a custom cut that follows the contours of the fireplace stone or other material.
Once the custom fitted end is done you can cut the laminate piece to length if only one piece is need for the row or install subsequent pieces to complete the row.