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Flooring tools: when they help and how not to buy the wrong thing

A good tool shortens the work, but a poor match can raise the cost and spoil the finish. In this section you can compare uses, limits and moments when it is better to buy, rent or hire a specialist.

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Carpenter’s square – uses, selection and safe working

A carpenter's square is an angle square for marking straight and repeatable cutting lines on floor elements. When choosing, compare the parameters: operating range; precision; working material. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Carpet knife – uses, selection and safe working

A carpet knife is a knife with a strong blade for precise cutting of carpets, underlays and membranes. When choosing, compare the parameters: range of materials; edge quality; cutting range. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Contour gauge – uses, selection and safe working

A shape template is a ruler that copies the irregular profile of pipes, corners and door frames. When choosing, compare the parameters: operating range; precision; working material. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Expansion gap gauge – uses, selection and safe working

The expansion joint measure is a measure that helps maintain a repeatable joint on the walls. When choosing, compare the parameters: compatibility; material; dimension. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Flooring expansion spacers – uses, selection and safe working

Spacer wedges are elements that maintain the expansion gap between the floor and the wall. When choosing, compare the parameters: compatibility; material; dimension. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Flooring pull bar – uses, selection and safe working

The panel scraper is a metal tool for tightening the last rows of panels against the wall. When choosing, compare the parameters: compatibility; material; dimension. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Flooring tapping block – uses, selection and safe working

A panel tapping block is a block that transfers impact to the edge of the panel without damaging the lock. When choosing, compare the parameters: compatibility; material; dimension. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Jamb undercut saw – uses, selection and safe working

A door frame cutter is a power tool for performing controlled undercutting of door frames at floor level. When choosing, compare the parameters: range of materials; edge quality; cutting range. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Japanese flush-cut saw – uses, selection and safe working

The Japanese door frame saw is a thin pulling saw for precise cutting of door frames and floor strips. When choosing, compare the parameters: range of materials; edge quality; cutting range. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Laminate flooring cutter – uses, selection and safe working

The panel cutter is a hand-held tool for quickly, silently cutting panels without a lot of dust. When choosing, compare the parameters: range of materials; edge quality; cutting range. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Laminate flooring fitting kit – uses, selection and safe working

The panel installation kit is a set of tapping block, spoon and wedges for installing a floating floor. When choosing, compare the parameters: compatibility; material; dimension. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Laminate flooring saw – uses, selection and safe working

A panel saw is a saw with teeth that reduce chipping when cutting floor elements. When choosing, compare the parameters: range of materials; edge quality; cutting range. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

LVT adhesive trowel – uses, selection and safe working

The LVT glue trowel is a fine-toothed trowel for dispensing glue under flexible cladding. When choosing, compare the parameters: operating range; precision; working material. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

LVT flooring roller – uses, selection and safe working

The LVT pressure roller is a heavy roller for evenly pressing glued LVT tiles and panels. When choosing, compare the parameters: operating range; precision; working material. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.

Vinyl flooring knife – uses, selection and safe working

The vinyl plank knife is a knife for cutting and breaking vinyl planks and cutting details. When choosing, compare the parameters: range of materials; edge quality; cutting range. Use according to instructions, after testing the material and with protection appropriate to the risk.