Rachel Shubin
For both the DIYer and the professional floor installer, a laminate floor cutter is a must-have when installing hard flooring. Whether you are remodeling your home or others’ homes, laminate floor cutters can cut various materials with ease. There are great options for all budgets; here are some we recommend!
What Should You Consider in a Floor Cutter?
One of the most important decisions you should consider when purchasing a floor cutter is the type of material you will be cutting. The size of the floor cutter and a long handle will impact the ease of cutting as well. The floor cutter blades are sometimes removable to be resharpened or replaced if need be.
Best Overall: Norske Tools Laminate Flooring and Siding Cutter
This laminate floor cutter is compact and easy to use. It makes clean, precision cuts with a high-speed steel blade that leaves no splintering. Crafted from high-quality steel and aluminum construction, this cutter can cut a variety of materials such as laminate flooring, fiber cement board, engineered wood, and vinyl siding up to 13 inches wide and 0.6 inches thick. The extended handle helps for increased leverage, and there are built-in precision angled miter settings.
Norske Tools Newly Improved NMAP001 13 inch Laminate Flooring and Siding Cutter with Heavy Duty Fixed Aluminum Fence and Built-in Precision Angled Miter Settings
A compact and easy to use laminate floor cutter which can cut a variety of materials up to 13 inches wide.
$219.13 
Best for Budget: HighFree Laminate Floor Cutter
Perfect for 8-inch to 12-inch wide laminate between 0.15 and 0.50-inches thick, this cutter is made with a heavy-duty steel frame for maximum stability. It features a movable V support, which allows craftspeople to keep their board level while they cut. Priced reasonably, this laminate floor cutter will save users time and is easy to use.
HighFree Laminate Floor Cutter Hand Tool Laminate Flooring Cutter for 8-inch & 12-inch Wide and 4-12mm Thick Composite Floor
An affordably priced floor cutter with easy-to-position support.
$56.95
Best for Professionals: Bullet Tools Laminate Flooring Cutter
This floor cutter is a versatile and light-duty laminate cutter that produces great cuts without dust, noise, or electricity. It features a built-in ruler and movable fence for 45-degree and 90-degree cuts, perfect for laminate, engineered wood, luxury vinyl tile, and planks. It also employs a shear that outlasts most traditional cutters. The long handle provides for effortless cutting, and the whole operation will be quiet and dust-free, which means you can work at any time of the day. The cutting will be easy and clean with this floor cutter.
Bullet by MARSHALLTOWN EZ Shear 13" Marksman Flooring Shear, Professional-Grade, Versatile, Lightweight, Versatile, 90-degree and 45-degree cuts, Made in USA, 213-SID
A heavy-duty steel floor cutter that can cut a variety of materials effortlessly.
