Jamb saws electric or manual will be needed to address cutting door jambs.
Laminate door frame saw.
If your flooring runs parallel with the door you ll likely have only one piece of laminate to trim.
In this video i show you how to easily measure and mark a laminate plank to go around a doorjamb.
Measure on the inner jamb as well as both sides of the door where the trim is located.
Cutting your own door jambs with a hand saw is the least expensive way.
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Amazon s choice for door jamb saw.
You can rent or purchase an electric jamb saw if you prefer.
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.
Laying laminate through doorways where two rooms meet getting them neat around the door jambs.
Installing laminate flooring around door jambs can be tricky.
This technique is very simple and you will be surprised.
I don t want to see a gap between the laminate and the door casing.
How to lay laminate in a doorway continuously and without any amateur looking gaps.
If your installing your own laminate flooring you may need to under cut some door jambs.
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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.
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.