Just when you think you have seen it all

[Don Monfils]

I was doing a job today ripping up carpet in two good size rooms, and replacing it with CoreTec. There was a 3 x 4 piece of sheet vinyl in front of the entry door, with the rubber track and cap transition between the carpet and vinyl.
Once I remove the carpet and transition I found the vinyl was loose laid. There was quarter inch underlayment under the vinyl, and when I started removing it I realized it was only a 2 1/2 inch wide strip of underlayment and they tapered it down with floor patch.
I have never seen something like this done.
It must have taken a while for the patch to dry. I can’t picture why they wouldn’t just install a 3’ x 4’ piece of underlayment.
There was plenty of clearance under the door for the thickness of the underlayment.

 

[highup]

You're moving right along if you got that much done in a day.
Was there room for the door to open with an entry mat underneath it?

 

[Don Monfils]

The pic with the flooring down was about noon time. I finished one room and got the second room peeped and ready for flooring. I was but myself and the job was on the second floor
The entry door is a good inch off the floor.

 

[highup]

Don, I couldn't sweep fast enough to stay out of your way.