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With over four years of experience, Jacob specializes in a variety of handyman services including pressure washing, cleaning gutters, repairing drywall, fixing leaky plumbing fixtures, and repairing broken doors. To trim planks, use a Utility knife and a straight edge. Continue installing remaining planks in second row. Molding must be sufficient size to cover the 1/4” space. 8. We’re here for you. Place the pattern on the backside of the laminate, making sure to flip the pattern, so your cut laminate is positioned to come out correctly when the plank is flipped face up. For more tips on making paper patterns, read on! Be sure to maintain a 1/4”” space around all walls and vertical objects and maintain a random appearance by cycling patterns of boards. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. Copyright 2021 Bestlaminate | All Rights Reserved, Get Manufacturer Specific Installation Instructions. 3. Work slowly around the counter and use only the minimum amount of force needed to remove the adhesive in order to avoid damaging the base cabinets. Pre-drill and install quarter round or baseboard molding. Jacob Pischer. Hold the jigsaw vertical, so the blade runs smoothly from one edge of the laminate to the other. Cut one in half, and use it as your first board, then complete that row. MINOR REMODEL. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 213,074 times. Learn how to do both these methods by scrolling down to Step 1. This is where you need to cut. 4. Then, angle the end joint into the previous plank. ", draw your measurement line across the face of the laminate, https://homethods.com/how-to-cut-laminate-flooring/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj-E3637oYg, https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/how-to-cut-laminate-flooring/#jigsaw, https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/how-to-cut-laminate-flooring/#chipping, http://www.woodworking-heaven.flowerpotheaven.com/installing-laminate-flooring.html, Please consider supporting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. Relative humidity must be maintained between 40% and 70%. Advantage of using this system is the ease of installation and uniform heating of your laminate flooring. Vinyl can installed over concrete, OSB or plywood and tile. 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. To make the room appear larger or if installing in very small rooms or hallways, it is preferable to lay the planks parallel to the longest room dimension. Make a mark where the two planks meet. Insert the tongue side into the groove side of the previous row at a low angle and lower flat to the substrate. Install the long side of the first plank of the second row. To reduce burning, slowly rotate the blade in the cut, use a slow or medium setting and stop frequently. This article was co-authored by Jacob Pischer. Mark the cut line on top of the tape and cut with a jigsaw with a special blade. Install remaining full planks in the first row. Thank you! You may need to finish the ends with a sharp chisel. Score the surface of the plank with a utility knife, and then snap the plank at the score line. Jacob studied at Madison Area Technical College and has a background in real estate investment. Install planks from the left side of the starting wall and work to the right side. Concrete Removal Calculator . Put painter’s tape over the cut you’re going to make. now. 7. The dust from cutting can scratch the floor you already have in place. Subtract 5/16” (8.2mm) from this measurement to allow for the spacer. Start a chat with one of our flooring experts in the box on this page and get a fast answer to your vinyl flooring installation questions. Tile floor grout lines should be patched with a latex fortified, cementitious patching compound to create an even surface. If this measurement is less than 8”(20.3cm) in length, trim first plank and last plank, each no less than 8”. Fasten into the wall. Wear protective goggles and ear plugs or muffs while you cut laminate flooring. This article was co-authored by Jacob Pischer. Please consider supporting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. Remember most cut laminate edges are hidden by molding or trim at the edges of a room, so tiny abrasions on the laminate from cutting can be covered easily. If you also need to cut laminate flooring in a curve, such as around pipes coming out of the floor or pillars, you'll need a jigsaw. Have questions? Need a little bit of extra help? Offset end joints a minimum of 8” (20.3cm). All you need for fast cutting is to choose the right blade. 3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/99\/Cut-Laminate-Flooring-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Cut-Laminate-Flooring-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/99\/Cut-Laminate-Flooring-Step-1.jpg\/aid1357391-v4-728px-Cut-Laminate-Flooring-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"