How to Cut Vinyl Plank Flooring

Summary by Krater

The host demonstrates various tools and techniques for cutting vinyl plank flooring to length, width, corners, sides, curves, and holes, comparing manual cutters, utility knives, hand saws, circular saws, jigsaws, and multi-tools.

From the video

Answers: How do you make all the necessary cuts when installing vinyl plank flooring?

• vinyl plank flooring installation
• cutting vinyl plank length
• cutting vinyl plank width
• corner notches in vinyl plank
• side notches in vinyl plank
• cutting curves in vinyl plank
• cutting holes in vinyl plank
• laminate cutter
• utility knife flooring cut
• circular saw for flooring
• jigsaw for flooring
• multi-tool for flooring

What it concludes

• A 13-inch siding and laminate cutter provides clean, straight cuts without dust, though it may leave the backing attached.
• A circular saw or jigsaw produces clean cuts for wide rips, but circular saws create significant dust and require a clean-up area.
• A jigsaw is the best tool for cutting curves, notches, and around obstacles in vinyl plank flooring.
• Purchasing about 10% extra material accounts for measuring mistakes and cuts during installation.