How To Cut Laminate Flooring Corners

Place the tile on a stand or hold it steady with clamps.

How to cut laminate flooring corners. Cut along the chalk line beginning at one end of the line and ending at the other end of the line. Wear goggles a dust mask and gloves. It is essential to leave an adequate expansion gap when installing a laminate floor.

Mark the board for the cut. A 45-degree angle means each laminate flooring trim piece can sit flush with the next piece when they meet in corners. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators.

Check both ends to make sure you cut. You can also use a circular saw but it will require additional tools like a square and some type of work surface to cut the laminate flooring on. Lay the profile gauge onto the piece of laminate and trace the profile onto it with your pen.

Set each laminate trim piece in position. Mitre the end of each piece with a mitre saw set to cut at a 45-degree angle. Use a pencil or chalk to mark where the line you want to separate the board.

Chipped edges expose the absorbent inner layer of the flooring. Plunge the saw blade into the laminate flooring. Measure the length required utilizing your measuring tape.

Cutting around a bullnose corner is something you need to know. This video shows how to install Scotia beading around a laminate floor. Let go of the blade guard and allow it to snap into place.