Cutting Laminate On Floor

How to cut floor boards without chipping.

Cutting laminate on floor.

A miter saw is nice because all you need is a simple little mark and the saw will do the rest of the work this is the ideal tool and can cut perfect 90 degree cuts or any other angle up to 50 degrees for most saws. If you cannot afford or you have to install laminate flooring on a relatively small area up to 100 feet. This coating chips easily so you need to cut laminate flooring boards with care. Mark and measure where you want to cut the boards beforehand with chalk or pencil.

If you need to make curved cuts create a paper pattern first and place the pattern over the laminate to ensure accuracy when you re cutting. To avoid this follow these steps when cutting your new flooring. You can use either a sliding model or a non sliding model just make sure the blade is large enough to cut the entire width of the laminate flooring in one pass. Laminate flooring is a relatively thin and soft material which makes it easier to cut than hardwoods or metal sheeting.

This tool comes at a high price as it is a professional saw for cutting and installing laminate flooring on large surfaces. To cut laminate flooring measure and mark the laminate s surface so you know where to cut then use a circular saw or a handsaw with at least 18 teeth per inch to make straight cuts. The best way to cut laminate flooring is to buy a laminate flooring saw as it is designed to perform this task. Saw blades for cutting laminate flooring will generally not need a high rpm instead focus on high tooth count and having finer teeth to make sure that your flooring will fit smoothly together along evenly cut edges.

Laminate boards can chip if separated incorrectly.