How to cut vinyl flooring | Tutorial by Quick-Step

How to cut vinyl flooring | Tutorial by Quick-Step

We’ll show you how to cut vinyl flooring. More on http://www.quick-step.co.uk/en-gb/frequently-asked-questions/vinyl

Before you start cutting into a vinyl plank, make sure you are working safely. Make sure you wear gloves.

Pro Tip: Use a concave cutter knife. And make sure that it is sharp. This will help you work much faster. Avoid using a regular cutting knife. These are much less practical and a lot more dangerous. The same applies to a knife that is not completely sharp. Do not use a saw on your planks.

Always cut with the decor of your plank facing upwards. Use a pencil to draw a cutting line at the measured point, firmly cut into the plank and subsequently break the plank in two, with the decor pointing away from your body.

Pro Tip: Use a table to stabilize one end of the plank while you break off the other end.

If you need to break off only a small edge, a pair of pliers or a similar tool is a much more convenient alternative.

Pro Tip: Always ensure that you place your cut as straightly and cleanly as possible before starting your incision. This way you can be sure of it having enough space at the edges for expansion.

Cutting your planks into a special shape should not have to be a problem. Cut the shape into the vinyl plank – making sure that the cuts will fit snugly – and break this shape out of the plank.

Pro Tip: Always place an extra plank upside down underneath the plank you want to cut. This way, you can prevent any damage to your newly laid floor.

If your “insert” comes loose when cutting or sawing, always restart it at the exact same place. This is essential to guarantee a solid click connection.

Do you need more tips? Be sure to look at the other Quick-Step tutorials.