Laminate: use a cutter properly

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Thanks to the click system on laminate, laying has become child's play and is often done by yourself. Unfortunately, laminate has to be cut to size so that the length is correct. Nowadays you can use a laminate cutter for cutting. You can read here how to use it correctly.

Working with a laminate cutter is child's play.
Working with a laminate cutter is child's play.

Why use a laminate cutter?

  • Laminate flooring is one of the most popular floors in Germany because it is cheap and easy to care for. On top of that, there is Laminate also visually appealing and easy to lay with the click system. The only problem with laying is cutting it to size.
  • You can use a saw for this, but this has the disadvantage that, in addition to making noise, it also creates a lot of dirt. If you want to avoid this, you should get yourself a laminate cutter. You can get one in the hardware store for approx. 30 to 60 euros.
  • A laminate cutter is very easy to use, but it does require a little force. It has a blade with which you can easily cut through laminate up to a thickness of 11 mm and a width of 210 mm without damage. So it is also suitable for laminate with integrated footfall sound insulation.
  • Laminate cutters have a special blade that is practically wear-free and you cannot injure yourself on it. With the standard models you can make precise and straight cuts at an angle of 90 degrees. There are also models with a rotatable cutting edge, but these are a bit more expensive.
  • There is actually not much to consider when working with a laminate cutter. The most important thing is that you measure accurately, because if the length is wrong, nice straight cuts are of no use to you.
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 How to shorten your laminate panels

  1. Mark the laminate where you want it to be shortened.
  2. Then place it on the laminate cutter so that the blade is exactly on the mark.
  3. Now all you have to do is press down the blade with a little force and the piece of laminate is cut.

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