How to connect floors at different levels?

[elbow]

Before we bought the house an extension was added. However, the 2 floor levels dont match. We have since removed some old timber at the join of the 2 buildings and now left with a gap. However, the 2 levels are not the same, hopefully that can be seen from the pics. What might be a good way to fill the gap but mask the height difference - bearing in mind this is a walk way so dont want to be tripping over steps or slopes. I'd rather make something attractive that can bridge the gap rather than an obvious step. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[JacobZ]

Hi @elbow,

As there is what I would estimate is around a 25mm difference in height over about 150mm width, I don't really see any way of blending in that height difference over such a short space without having some kind of step. 

You could maybe flatten out the concrete by grinding it down and building it up, so it follows a consistent downward gradient and then have a sloped timber bridge the gap, but you would 100% notice it underfoot.

The only solution I can think of is to continue the floorboards from the higher side out to the lower side, where there will be a step, and then soften that step with a timber trim such as this 19 x 19mm 2.4m Tri Quad Clear Pine.

Allow me to tag some of our experienced members to see if they have any ideas. @R4addZ, @Nailbag, @Noyade, @AlanM52 and @Dave-1.

Jacob

[AlanM52 · Accepted solution]

Hi @elbow,

I suggest a floorboard ramp:

70 x 45mm at the bottom, built-up concrete about midpoint and concrete lip at the top.

You could also do 70 x 45 for midpoint and top.

Cheers

[Dave-1]

Good Afternoon @elbow 

Mmmmm I cant really think of an easy way to transition between the two other then a step. A piece of timber or two layered steps to make up the level surface of the top to the edge of the lower is the best I can think of. I have a 30mm transition between my dining room tiles and the loungeroom floor and I have not triped on it yet

Dave

[Nailbag]

Hi @elbow 

I agree with @AlanM52 solution of a ramp as anything else to me will be a potential trip hazard. It will be near impossible to match either timbers finishes. So, I wouldn't waste my time and instead use another timber fish that way the ramp will be obvious as a transition as it will still have the potential to trap the odd person out.

Nailbag

[elbow]

Thank you - will deffo look into this 😁

[elbow]

make sense, thank you 😁

[elbow]

glad to hear it!! thanks for the reply  😁