Is this overkill or inappropriate for cutting wood laminate flooring?
2076200
It's the PERFECT tool for that purpose. In fact, we bought ours recently specifically to install plank flooring. My husband was a trim carpenter before he retired and sold his shop tools. He'd had experience with this saw, so selected this one for our project, and I liked using it too. In my husband's opinion, it's the best portable table saw on the market, especially for the price.
2076201
Isn't the blade the key to cutting anything? You can use this saw to cut darn near everything, including non-ferrous metals, IF you install the correct blade.
2076202
never cut laminate flooring but know there are cheaper options for that...that work pretty good. this saw is great for the $$ though
2076203
Sorry, I have never cut flooring, just garage shop hobby stuff. I am very satisfied with my saw. I have several DeWalt power tools and they stand the test of what I expect them to do. My guess is that this saw would do the job of cutting flooring very well, however if that was my main use for a one time floor, other less expensive tools may be available.
2076204
I just laid laminate flooring planks in my downstairs rec room and this saw was perfect for it. The person at Lowe's talked me out of the SKil flooring saw into this one and I'm glad he did, as I can use this table saw for other projects around the house.
1519069
Yes, but not very well. This is the light duty model for thin Laminates and Vinyl tile flooring. If you are a professional Wood installer then you need the FLR or Magnum series cutter from Bullet.
358710
cutter is not recommended for HPL or solid wood. Works well on regular laminate and some engineered wood.
1224789
I would only use this for cuts that are needed to be clean. You could cut 2x4s with it, but if you don't need super clean cuts, I would go with a cheaper blade.
584554
Yes, with the correct blade... and I wouldn't make a habit of it. It is really built for wood and other soft materials.
2195067
Hello Diane, Yes, this tool would be great for the job you described. It even comes with a tile cutting blade. Hope that helps!
1061821
I just used this saw to install laminate flooring in my house. The blade cut the material fine. The cut was smooth even though I had already cut quite a bit of steel with the blade and it was somewhat dull.
1114270
I would say definitely yes. I used one to cut about 1,200sq ft of laminate flooring which is much denser than pressure treat.
1170133
no it's too much, the tool will go through the floor. if thinset on plywood, no way to remove easily best and cheap way is replace the plywood.
553311
Sorry this saw is for wood laminate flooring, I also used for wood and plastic molding. Ceramic Tile cutters are very cheap for the manual typs and just a few more dollars for an elctric wet tile saw.Hope this helps you out..BTw this is an excellent Saw, I Laminated 2 large rooms, and a hallway with this saw using the original blade it came with!!
271124
This saw blade is made specifically for wallboard. I do not believe it will perform well cutting wood. You need a fine tooth crosscut saw to avoid damage to the legs.
1831457
I don't think so....if I were you I would get the one that is for laminate and not take any chances of ruining your floor.
1735490
No overkill, it's spot on over and over again. Once your setup is done, that's it ! The ease of spot on cutting is EXCEPTIONAL. When you change out the saw blade and you have a different size kerf, you zero out, and off you go. NO DISECTING YOUR TAPE MEASURE. it's right there. Luv the setup.SPOT ON, SPOT ON, SPOT ON
833442
It's better suited to trim work and hard to reach cuts. Blades are expensive for all manufacturers. You can use other company's blades with adapter sold at Home Depot.
1271788
Yes, I think so. We have engineered wood floors and it works beautifully on them. I have a friend with laminate...and she has one! It is a great product!!!
226300
have not used Neiko yet, have used Skilsaw and MK to cut over 10 feet each at depth of 1.5", and still going. Using them in cicular saw. in short runs , not to over heat blade while cutting concrete basement floor. Lots of dust (wear breather mask , etc.), but it should do what you're asking. Don't be in a hurry.
17888
I would suggest a more heavy duty saw. I used this one on some 3/8 oak plywood. Although it punched holes and cut through the material. It took way too long and was not very good at clean straight cuts. I would only use this for light sanding.