A question regarding taking up laminate flooring

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zoothornrollo_2
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We are carpeting our landng which means taking up the laminate flooring. The planks run right into the bedroom, where for the moment we would like to keep the laminate. Will a carpet fitter be able to cut through the laminate to make a threshold? Or do the planks have to come out whole?

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  • AndyMc.....
    AndyMc..... Posts: 3,248 Forumite
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    No, they can be cut.
  • jbainbridge
    jbainbridge Posts: 2,014 Forumite
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    Why not? Is there a solution to the OP?
  • Wookey
    Wookey Posts: 812 Forumite
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    No reason they can't be cut, the carpet fitter should be able to do it and should put a carpet edging strip - laminate metal edging where he makes the cut, there might be a minimal amount to plane of the bottom of the door if it is extremely close to the laminate currently as the strip will probably be slightly higher where the laminate slips inside it.
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  • Wassa123
    Wassa123 Posts: 393 Forumite
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    Course they can be cut, else they wouldn't fit your room!
  • zoothornrollo_2
    zoothornrollo_2 Posts: 315 Forumite
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    Wassa123 wrote: »
    Course they can be cut, else they wouldn't fit your room!

    yes I do see this was a bit of a silly question now

    thanks for all replies
  • Norman_Castle
    Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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    They can be cut but I wouldn't assume the carpet fitter will cut them for you. Ask in advance.
  • zoothornrollo_2
    zoothornrollo_2 Posts: 315 Forumite
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    Norman_Castle wrote: »
    They can be cut but I wouldn't assume the carpet fitter will cut them for you. Ask in advance.

    well the quote includes an element for 'taking up current flooring' but I'll check
  • konark
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    The problem is they'll need cutting in situ, which is much harder than when you're laying them. A circular saw set to the depth of the planks will do it but you may have problems keeping it straight or going up to the edges.
  • Kiran
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    It's a job for an oscillating multi tool. It's easy to do but you should tell the installer before they turn up that its what you need them to do so they come prepared with the right equipment.
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  • zoothornrollo_2
    zoothornrollo_2 Posts: 315 Forumite
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    This is why I originally posted - just wasn't sure that every carpet fitter would have the sort of saw that you need to cut through boards in situ.
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