Jigsaw: This is an essential tool for cutting laminate flooring and is used to make odd-shaped cuts to fit around poles, pipes and other obstacles. It can be used for cutting boards to width, and if you don’t buy a laminate floor cutter, the jigsaw works for cutting boards to length, too.
What is the easiest way to cut laminate flooring?
In fact, you can cut the planks using a table saw, miter saw, circular saw, hand saw or laminate cutter. However, using a diamond blade is recommended as laminate can be tough to cut through and may damage another type of blade. Typically, you will cut with the finished side up.
How can I cut laminate flooring without a laminate cutter?
A Table Saw: A tablesaw will come in very handy for making rip cuts on laminate flooring and is the fastest and most accurate way to do these types of cuts. No other tool will cut laminate flooring lengthwise better than a tablesaw.
Can laminate flooring be cut with a utility knife?
A regular utility knife blade can be used to cut flexible, self-adhering laminate strip material. The caveat is that you must change the blades frequently so the knife cuts properly — a dull blade will not cut effectively.
Do you cut laminate flooring face up or down?
If you use a jigsaw blade with downward oriented teeth, you should place the boards with the face up. In this manner the saw won’t chip the edges and you will get proper cuts. If you have a blade with upward oriented teeth, you should place the laminate planks with the top-face down.
Do you cut the tongue off the first row of laminate?
Place the first plank with the tongue side towards the wall, being sure to allow 1/8″ for expansion. We recommend cutting off the tongue on this first row to avoid any problem with the expansion gap. Insert the second plank into the first at an angle pressing the short ends together; then press it down.
Can you use a table saw to cut laminate flooring?
Table saws produce straight, accurate cuts. Use them to make crosscuts against the grain of laminate flooring when you must trim boards to the proper length. Table saws are also great for rip cuts, made with the grain.
What tools do I need to install laminate flooring?
Tools
Jigsaw.Oscillating Saw.Tape Measure.Level.Caulk Gun.Safety Glasses.Tapping Block.Hammer.
Can you cut laminate with a box cutter?
As far as the blade is concerned, you can use any type of saw blade but it is best if you used either a fine toothed blade or preferably, a laminate blade. Laminate blades are specifically made for the purpose of cutting laminate floor.
