Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Cutting Pergo Pesto?

Hello to everyone,

I am about to install 450 sq ft of Pergo Presto laminate floor but before I started I wanted to ask what should I be using to cut the planks?

I read many threads were people are using a Mitre Saw to cut the planks. I would have to rent one if this was the case. I do own a couple of jig saws and a couple of skill circular saws? Would any of these work? If so what kind of blade should I use.

Thanks beforehand to all whom respond.
Gil

A plywood blade in a circular saw should be fine. Cut with the planks face down. You'll get some chipping, but it should be minimal

A table saw is best, A mitersaw is second although a sliding miter is great and a circular saw is questionable. A jig saw has its place for irregular cuts and register or plumbing cut outs but not for long "Rip" cuts.

If you go forward with your circular saw use a 40 tooth carbide blade, a table saw or miter saw will give a better cut with a 60 tooth carbide blade and because the work piece is supported better.

Gil, I am no where close to an expert like AzFred, but I can tell you that you can get along ok with a circular saw if you have a buddy or old enough kid to help hold the plank in place. However the time you save clamping jigs and guides will be enormous if you go with the table saw.

I am about 1/4 the way through my 700 sqft project and I borrowed a buddy's table saw, it has made a night and day difference. Particularly the rip cuts. My miter saw is only a 10 in so I can't make the miter cuts with one chop (7.5 in wide planks), so I use the table saw for the miter cuts as well.

Good luck.