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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Alphonso Sirtle.. | Posted under Home Improvement
4 Great Ideas on Cutting Laminate Flooring
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1. Precision makes perfect. Often, people rush through the cutting of the laminate planking when completing the basic floor. Of course, there is no need to make those precise end cuts, because in the end, the end pieces will be covered and protected by the edging you place. The first suggestion for a great laminate floor is to make sure you take your time with that edging. The edging is like the icing on the cake. You can cover some of those imperfections with the best edging. Therefore, when it comes time to cut the edging, make sure that you have a freshly sharpened blade, and that you cut finished side down. This will give you the best look to your complete laminate flooring system. 2. The finer, the better. I have found it beneficial to use a finer blade for cutting laminate flooring. A finer blade means the power saw or band saw will make slower, better cuts. This can be time consuming, but the results are well worth the extra effort. In addition, the finer the blade, the smoother the cut. You definitely do not want jagged cuts on any of the planks. The clean cut will make for the most optimal end product for your needs. 3. One at a time. Always consider that it is best to cut the planks one at a time when cutting laminate flooring. It may seem faster to cut two or three planks at once, but the cut will not be clean, nor will it be accurate. In addition, it will benefit you and your future flooring if you cut as you go. Do not try to measure all of the pieces at once, and then cut them before hand. It is better to wait on cutting the laminate planks until they are needed. 4. Take care of imperfections. All laminate planks will have a natural feel and look to them. If there are imperfections that displease you, it may be possible to remove that imperfection by properly cutting the laminate flooring. Of course, it may not be possible to remove all of the imperfections. The imperfections can give the laminate planks an ideal, natural look. However, there are times when it is necessary to remove an imperfection because it does not fit into the scheme of your project. Cutting laminate flooring is one of the most important steps in creating the perfect laminate flooring for your home or office. While these tips will not tell you how to choose, install, or care for that laminate floor, these 4 helpful hints will make your laminate flooring a cherished part of your home for generations to come About The Author: Alphonso has been working in the home remodeling industry for last 5 years. Take advantage of his experience and written material on flooring ideas at his website at http://www.improve-home.com |
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