Cutting Laminate Flooring Curved

To get curved pieces that fit snugly i first make a template from 1 4 in.

Cutting laminate flooring curved.

How to cut laminate tile. When installing hardwood laminate ect. Measure the length of a crosscut with a tape measure and draw a line on the back of the board using a pencil and straightedge. 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.

Plywood by measuring the radius of the location and then cutting the template with my router and trammel. This video will show how to measure and cut perfect cuts for round or curved walls railings ect. Yes only 2 blades to the set and for laminate cutting this seems like a low number. Press the paper down and against the wall while you cut out the shape of.

Start with a plywood template. This coating chips easily so you need to cut laminate flooring boards with care. Laminate flooring is layered like plywood and the top layer usually consists of a coating of hard plastic. Cut along this line to minimize chipping on the front of the board.

If you re making a crosscut or rip cut on a table saw the board should be facing up. Use a pencil or chalk to mark where the line you want to separate the board. Wear goggles a dust mask and gloves. Lay out the paper so the front edge is perpendicular to the flooring direction and fold the side and back up along the wall.

Place the tile on a stand or hold it steady with clamps. Once i m satisfied with the fit i trace the template on a piece of wide stock and rough cut the shape with a jigsaw.