Cutting A Door Jamb To Install Flooring

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#1 calidoggie on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

A “Japanese pull …
A “Japanese pull saw” is what the real pros use to undercut in situations like this. This small handsaw is very thin and flexible and cuts with much better control.

#2 SouthernWhiteTrash on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

On the wall that …
On the wall that you finish against, you’ll have to pull the casing, but not the jamb itself if you cut accurately.

#3 miketonon on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

Utube6762, thats a …
Utube6762, thats a tricky pain. Secret of the pro’s.

You might have to two-piece it.

#4 stemajor7 on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

@Utube6762

Take …
@Utube6762

Take off the facing/check/jamb. Cut it to suit after floor has been laid.

#5 Utube6762 on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

How do you get the …
How do you get the laminate under the door jam if you’ve started at the other end of the room?

#6 goonluv on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

thanx what a brill …
thanx what a brill idea!!

#7 DarthXspiderman on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

Thanks! That was …
Thanks! That was the perfect information that I was looking for. I will be installing tiles and wasn’t sure.

#8 Memphis35 on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

Thanks, I will be …
Thanks, I will be instaling this flooring into my house soon. These tips really will help!

#9 victoriaamada on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

aha!!!
aha!!!

#10 tscat68 on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

is it best to use …
is it best to use staples or nails?? ALSO can you install hardwood palnks directly over an existing kitchen linoleum floor..or should I tear out the 1/4 inch underlayment and lino?

#11 tscat68 on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

YES!!! I was …
YES!!! I was planning on cutting the jamb! Thx for posting!

#12 nuns3nse on 06.27.10 at 10:11 am

Thanks a lot for …
Thanks a lot for posting this. It’s something so simple but it’s *so* helpful to just see someone doing it.