Generally speaking, carpet cutting is done with a utility knife and a straight edge. It allows for a cut that can extend through the backing and into the carpet fibers. As long as you are using a heavy duty utility knife, you can use it for both carpet installation and carpet removal.
The proper way to cut laminate floor is by using a saw or laminate cutter that is properly suited for the job. You need to ensure that the blade is the correct choice, in many cases a laminate blade, and that you change the blade regularly. Take your time and take all of the safety precautions necessary to cut the floor properly.
The proper way to cut vinyl tile flooring is to use a sharp knife and score the top of the vinyl. Use a straight edge, such as a carpenter’s square to guide the edge of the blade. Only cut through once and never cut on top of a finished floor. After scoring the vinyl tile, flip it over and use a block to hold it down while you snap the piece free from the tile.
To remove floor tiles without underfloor heating, use a putty knife and pry bar to loosen the tiles, remove the molding, get rid of the grout, and use a hammer drill to break the tile. If the area has underfloor heating, use a sander to remove the adhesive gently to reach the subfloor.
Vinyl plank flooring is an easy material to work with and install. It doesn’t need any special tools to cut the material to size. The cutting tools you can use include a laminate tile cutter, hand saw, table saw, circular saw, miter saw, jigsaw, or a Dremel. The most popular tool is a utility knife.