Laminate Flooring Door Jamb Saw

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Laminate flooring door jamb saw.

This technique is very simple and you will be surprised. In my opening photo is a door jamb hand saw which can be purchased for under 20 00 at the big box stores. In this video i show you how to easily measure and mark a laminate plank to go around a doorjamb. You can rent or purchase an electric jamb saw if you prefer.

I don t want to see a gap between the laminate and the door casing. If your installing your own laminate flooring you may need to under cut some door jambs. If you re removing old flooring the door jamb may already have enough clearance for your new laminate. Jamb saw undercut doors casing trim.

Installing laminate flooring around door jambs can be tricky. I made a quick video on how to undercut door jambs for laminate flooring it is a diy job most people could undertake themselves if the have some basic tools. When you install hardwood or laminate floor you must slide in pieces of floor under the doors. First butt a piece of laminate against the bottom of the door jamb and draw a line where the top of the laminate meets the door jamb.

Jamb saws electric or manual will be needed to address cutting door jambs. When i undercut door casings i want the end result to look like the door casings have been installed right on top of the laminate floors. Here is how to cut door trims. A jamb saw is a mechanical gizmo designed specifically for removing the bottom of door casings so flooring can slide under thus providing a nice clean appearance after the floor is installed.

It is used predominantly for laminate wood and cork flooring installations. Cutting your own door jambs with a hand saw is the least expensive way. Cut the door s molding and the jamb behind it while keeping the saw on top of the gauge block.