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How to Cut Old Flooring Next to Walls
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By Alexis Rohlin
Moldings are used to cover the area where the floor meets the wall. They are installed over the edge of the flooring and rest against the bottom part of the wall, making it difficult to remove the flooring without damaging the molding. By cutting the flooring flush or directly next to the walls, you can safely remove old flooring and keep your molding or toe-kicks. This allows you to reuse your molding or toe-kicks and save money for your remodeling budget. 1
Put on safety glasses. Set the blade of the toe-kick saw on the floor so that it is flush or right next to the wall where you need to cut the old flooring. 2
Firmly hold onto the forward handle with your left hand and the rear handle with your right. Press and hold the safety button and then pull the trigger switch to start the motor of the toe-kick saw. When the motor starts, let go of the safety button. 3
Move the blade of the toe-kick saw slowly forward and away from you while you cut the old flooring close to the wall.