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Installing laminate flooring yourselfis surprisingly simple.
In fact, the most involved part of the laminate flooring installation process is cutting the laminate flooring properly.
The steps below outline how to use a miter saw to cut laminate flooring without chipping it.
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What Is Laminate Flooring?
Laminate flooringis a synthetic flooring material comprised of several thin layers laminated together to form a solid piece.
The outermost visible layer often resembles natural flooring materials like hardwood and stone.
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Best Tools for Cutting Laminate
There are many different tools that can cut laminate flooring.
If available, purchase blades specifically engineered for cutting laminate.
Slide the laminate over until the edge of the blade meets the cutting line.
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Clamp the piece down if you find it helpful.
Lower the blade slowly into the laminate and smoothly push it through the material until it fully passes through.
Release the trigger and let the blade come to a stop before removing the piece.
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If the discarded piece is too short, simply cut new plank in half and start the row.
A common miter saw is considered by many to be the best saw for cutting laminate flooring to length.
The cut quality will increase by choosing a high-TPI, carbide-tipped blade.
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Like many materials, a jigsaw is the best tool for cutting curves and details in laminate flooring.
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