Tips For Cutting Laminate Sheets

This works fine for straight cuts that are relatively short.

Tips for cutting laminate sheets.

One standard way to cut a laminate sheet is to score it with a utility knife or a linoleum knife and snap it off somewhat like cutting glass. Use your cutting tool to carefully saw along the line you ve just measured and marked. Start by cutting off the excess length. Keep the laminate sheet with its finished side up.

Do not try to cut a curve with a circular saw. Line up the track or circular saw jig with the cut line and carefully cut the laminate sheet down to size. Clamp everything down so it doesn t move as you cut. You can also make very short cuts such as when cutting strips to length with a miter saw.

Place identical pieces next to each other and allow pieces that are close in size to share edges as well cutting them a little larger if needed to make the fewest cuts possible. To make straight cuts like this a circular saw or a handsaw is usually the best option. Use a circular saw or laminate shears to cut the formica into large pieces. To ensure a straight cut it s best to construct a.

Cut out the shape s form and leave the trimming for a finer saw and corners for a saw with a some flexibility. Sketch out your laminate sheet on paper and draw in the pieces you intend to cut from a single sheet. Draw all pieces at least inch larger in all directions than is actually needed.