Tips For Cutting Laminate Sheets

After you make the cut use a damp cloth to wipe away any remaining ink from the laminate s surface.

Tips for cutting laminate sheets.

Clamp everything down so it doesn t move as you cut. Keep the laminate sheet with its finished side up. You can also make very short cuts such as when cutting strips to length with a miter saw. To ensure a straight cut it s best to construct a.

Use a circular saw or laminate shears to cut the formica into large pieces. To make straight cuts like this a circular saw or a handsaw is usually the best option. Start by cutting off the excess length. Draw all pieces at least inch larger in all directions than is actually needed.

Do not try to cut a curve with a circular saw. Cut out the shape s form and leave the trimming for a finer saw and corners for a saw with a some flexibility. Use your cutting tool to carefully saw along the line you ve just measured and marked. Sketch out your laminate sheet on paper and draw in the pieces you intend to cut from a single sheet.

This works fine for straight cuts that are relatively short. Handheld power saws cut on the upstroke so you ll minimize chipping by placing the laminate face down and cutting from the back of the sheet. Use foam insulation panels to support the laminate sheet and prevent the blade from cutting through the workbench.