Laminate Door Frame Saw

Jamb saws electric or manual will be needed to address cutting door jambs.

Laminate door frame saw.

If there s a gap under your door casing and also a gap between two rooms under a door where two different installations of laminate flooring join you can install t molding to hide both gaps. Measure on the inner jamb as well as both sides of the door where the trim is located. In my opening photo is a door jamb hand saw which can be purchased for under 20 00 at the big box stores. 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.

During the flooring installation laying laminate in a doorway perfectly is not so difficult when you start laying the floor boards at the wall that has the door in it. 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. Using a framing square measure the depth of your door jamb by sliding the square under the newly cut gap until the tool hits the door frame or stud. If your flooring runs parallel with the door you ll likely have only one piece of laminate to trim.

4 0 out of 5 stars 552. How to lay laminate in a doorway continuously and without any amateur looking gaps. Amazon s choice for door jamb saw. 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. Cutting your own door jambs with a hand saw is the least expensive way. Galax pro 22000 opm 1 5a oscillating multi tool 3 degree oscillating angle with 3 pieces saw blades 1 piece semi circle blade sanding plate 6 pieces sanding papers for sanding grinding.

This technique is very simple and you will be surprised. Installing laminate flooring around door jambs can be tricky.