General Overview
The laminate is a very fragile material that needs proper cutting. Cutting laminate sheets in an improper way will certainly result in the chipping and cracking them. The best way to cut the laminate piece is to take the proper measurements and using the right tools attached to the right blades in order to protect it from getting chipped. Different methods to cut the laminate without cracking and chipping are as follows.
Different Ways To Cut The Laminate Sheets Without Chipping
Some of the best ways to cut the laminate without chipping are as follows:
Method 1- Using Table Saw
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Full Sheets: The table saw is usually used to cut the complete laminate sheets into the precise cuts.
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Support: Ensure to provide the ultimate support for both outfeed and blade side.
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Fence: Place the fence pointing parallel to the blade.
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Protection From Chipping: There are two ways to protect sheets from chipping. First is to work on the sheet by keeping it through saw face up and the second method is to cut the sheets using the blade backward.
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Handheld Power Saw: Cutting laminate using handheld power saw is the another best way to minimize the chances of the chipping. The sheet cutting must be done in a face-down position.
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Edge Trimming: The edges of the laminate must be trimmed once they are glued using the rotary tool attached with the laminate routing bit.
Simple Steps To Cut Laminate Flooring With No Chipping
Simple Steps to cut laminate flooring with no chipping are mentioned below:
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Straight Cutting: Cut the flooring using the circular or handheld saw attached with the 18 teeth per inch protects it from getting chipped.
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Measurements: Taking the precise measurements and marking the edges using a pencil will help in cutting it accurately.
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Facing Right Side Up: Place the flooring pointing towards in right side up direction to cut the edges using the circular or hand saw.