A common scheme for laying a laminate involves some displacement of the samples relative to each other. Therefore, without their cutting in the process of installing the finishing flooring is indispensable. We will understand, with the help of which it is possible to cut the laminate qualitatively and quickly.
What is required to provide the
- The cut line is flat, without any distortion.
- The edges of the boards are not deformed.
- The ability to cut large amounts of material without reducing the quality of work.
If we are talking about home conditions, then it makes no sense to deal with specific machine tools. As a rule, everything that a master can have is just a hand tool.
Electric Jigsaw That's it will provide the best result. The cost of the simplest products( and for a professional model to buy it does not make sense - about the choice of a jigsaw, read here) - from 1,600 rubles( 350 watts).
Pros of using jigsaw:
- High quality cut.
- Possibility of cutting the workpiece in any direction, including the curve.
- Affordable price.
- The farm will always come in handy. El / jigsaw after the end of the installation of the laminate in any case unclaimed will not remain.
Saw-saw
This tool, designed for working with wood, is definitely not suitable. The board with its help is easy to cut, but what will be with its protective coating? It is the thinnest film. If you compare this parameter with the dimensions of the saw teeth, then there is nothing to comment on. It is clear that there will be not only fringe, but also chips.
Conclusion - only a hacksaw for metals.
- Pros - it is in every house. And if not, the cost of the product within 450 - 500 rubles by the standards of today's day is simply scanty. Where to buy - also not a problem.
- Cons - to get a smooth cut, you need to try. Therefore, it is not necessary to speak about the speed of the operation in this case.
What to take into consideration - it will not be possible to achieve a high manually moving speed of the web in the vertical plane. This means that, even with the utmost care, fringes on the edges of the laminate can not be avoided. To reduce the likelihood of such defects, a sticky tape should be pasted onto the cutting line first. Better - tape or paint, as they shine through, and the "track" will be visible. You can use a patch, but in this case you have to do the markup anew, on top of it.
In principle, other tools are suitable. For example, "Bulgarian", circular saw, cutter "guillotine"( it is designed specifically for cutting laminate).Is it advisable to purchase them for home use, it's up to you, dear reader, but some points should be noted.
- To work with such models, professional skills are required. This is their common "minus".
- High enough price: "Bulgarian" - from 3,150, circular saw - from 4,090, cutter - about 7,600( rubles).
Note!
- It should be noted that the guillotine can only be cut across. Cutting the floorboards along the longitudinal axis is excluded, so if necessary, you will need another tool.
- When using the listed tools / tools, the disc should be installed "metal".
