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Old 12-28-2008, 06:59 PM   #1
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Laminate floor Questions Tool and Technique
Guys,

Im thinking about purchasing a Jamb saw, fein, bosch, or other.. didnt decide yet.


When I install laminate flooring, i usually undercut all door jambs and door casings. However, I never cut base mouldings. I always add a shoe moulding after. Caulk, fill, and paint trim color.

How do you guys handle this? Do you guys undercut everything? I have a pretty decent size laminate job coming up soon and would like to purchase a new tool.

What gives a cleaner install ? Shoe or undercut base? Do you think theres more work involved with a shoe moulding? Or More work undercutting bases?

thanks for your opinions

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Old 12-28-2008, 07:17 PM   #2
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Remove base & reinstall if at all possible - Old house with 9" molding in place, undercut

I can't stand shoe - IMHO it looks cheap & tacky
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Not to hijack the thread Do you guys use shoe molding on ceramic tile?
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Old 12-28-2008, 07:45 PM   #4
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I'm with SLSTech whenever possible I remove and reinstall the base. Shoe molding looks terrible and would be my last choice.

To answer the OP: we under cut casing and jamb, remove and reinstall base.
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Not to hijack the thread Do you guys use shoe molding on ceramic tile?
That falls in the never category - I know "Never Say Never"
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Old 12-29-2008, 08:34 PM   #6
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removing the base isnt really an option, its a very old home with large base. I'll do more damage removing. I must mention that this is a flip home, so basically anything within reason goes. We have a budget to work with.

Basically, what i really wanted to know is ... undercutting bases actually saves time & money VS shoe. If it does... it will be the reason for the purchase. If you think it takes more time, please say.


What do you guys think?
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Old 12-29-2008, 09:28 PM   #7
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Fastest, least expenisve option is shoe. Not pretty but gets you where you want to go.
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