Laminate flooring is known for being a great project for homeowners that love to work on home improvement themselves.
If you are a DIY lover, you will appreciate knowing how to cut laminate flooring.
Flooring installation can become a time-consuming process, but when you take the time to understand what you will be doing; the process will be much simpler.
Before you begin the process of cutting your wood floor laminate, round up all of the necessary tools.
Try to have all six handy tools before you begin the installation, this way, your DIY project will go much smoother.
Measuring Tape Dry erasable marker Reversed jigsaw blade with teeth pointing down Bucket Undercut Saw to undercut door jambs (vibratory undercut saw) Tapping Block and Pull Bar (optional) Use dark-colored, dry erasable marker when measuring and fitting your planks.
Marker is more visible than pencil, plus all marks made with it are so easy to remove- this way you can work stress free and just wipe out wrong marks if needed.
Never cut your laminate wood floor in the room where you install it.
When wood dust gets stuck in the flooring locking system you may have problems to lock planks together during the installation.
You can cut laminate flooring with table saw, but in my opinion the cleanest and easiest option is using a jigsaw blade with teeth pointing down.
Use it together with an old 5 gallon bucket and cut the flooring right over it, this way the saw dust will fall into the bucket- no mess equals easy clean up.
One more benefit of using jigsaw- there will be no chipping on the top surface.
Hint: Cut scrap pieces of laminate to use as spacers for installation.
Door jambs, trim, and heating vents can add to the challenge of cutting laminate flooring.
It might be necessary to trim door jambs/trim so that the flooring will fit under the door.
It is very easy to tell, when floor installation is done by a pro.
You can do it too- simply, never use caulk to hide your mistakes and take your time to do it right! Cutting the trim and jambs can be done fast and easy, by using an undercut saw with a rotary electric motor that drives a flat, circular saw blade in a horizontal setup.
You can find a good quality undercutting saw in your local hardware store starting around $35.
By educating yourself and having the proper tools nearby, your DIY Project will be a smooth one.
If you are a DIY lover, you will appreciate knowing how to cut laminate flooring.
Flooring installation can become a time-consuming process, but when you take the time to understand what you will be doing; the process will be much simpler.
Before you begin the process of cutting your wood floor laminate, round up all of the necessary tools.
Try to have all six handy tools before you begin the installation, this way, your DIY project will go much smoother.
Measuring Tape Dry erasable marker Reversed jigsaw blade with teeth pointing down Bucket Undercut Saw to undercut door jambs (vibratory undercut saw) Tapping Block and Pull Bar (optional) Use dark-colored, dry erasable marker when measuring and fitting your planks.
Marker is more visible than pencil, plus all marks made with it are so easy to remove- this way you can work stress free and just wipe out wrong marks if needed.
Never cut your laminate wood floor in the room where you install it.
When wood dust gets stuck in the flooring locking system you may have problems to lock planks together during the installation.
You can cut laminate flooring with table saw, but in my opinion the cleanest and easiest option is using a jigsaw blade with teeth pointing down.
Use it together with an old 5 gallon bucket and cut the flooring right over it, this way the saw dust will fall into the bucket- no mess equals easy clean up.
One more benefit of using jigsaw- there will be no chipping on the top surface.
Hint: Cut scrap pieces of laminate to use as spacers for installation.
Door jambs, trim, and heating vents can add to the challenge of cutting laminate flooring.
It might be necessary to trim door jambs/trim so that the flooring will fit under the door.
It is very easy to tell, when floor installation is done by a pro.
You can do it too- simply, never use caulk to hide your mistakes and take your time to do it right! Cutting the trim and jambs can be done fast and easy, by using an undercut saw with a rotary electric motor that drives a flat, circular saw blade in a horizontal setup.
You can find a good quality undercutting saw in your local hardware store starting around $35.
By educating yourself and having the proper tools nearby, your DIY Project will be a smooth one.