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Have you laid this type of flooring before? It's a long and drawn out process, adding a border makes it even more so.
All circular saws come with a fence that can be turned upside down and used to establish an offset from a wall. You will also need a multi tool with appropriate plunge blade to finish off cuts.
To be honest though I would not use the wall to cut against for the border as unless the wall is dead straight (and I can pretty much guarantee it won't be) any curve will not only be reflected in your cut but amplified this will stand out like a sore thumb when up against the straight edge of the border. Instead I would invest in a good chop (mitre) saw and spend as much time as needed setting it up to cut accurately. Then spend a long time setting out the floor preferably with a Japanese ink line as it gives a much more defined line. Mark the border on the floor then dry fit each cut piece until you are 100% certain that the fit is perfect.
You could do the border cuts with a track saw but you will still need a multi tool as well as a variety of different lengths of track to be able to fit into all the alcoves.
Bobbo-
Thanks Bobbo,
I have a decent chop saw, multi tool, accurate layout for herringbone pattern. I will focus on buildup from wall, skirting line two depth border and brass inlay to establish sharp straight line on masking tape for each herringbone cut during dry fit. I will need that mitred 90’ start in the centre of the room then work back and forth toward bay window half of the first room.
thanks for the advice to dry fit first.. I plan to do everything very slowly before sticking down the final herringbone row to border and will practice with chop saw to gauge good fit. Working around the W tops/bottoms not sides of the room will be where I will be most tested. So I’m going to invest in a decent length straight edge for checking alignment. I have over ordered parquet so should have enough to practice with / destroy. Gonna need my knees to forgive me. This will be quite a challenge, but I hope a great learning experience.
In terms of moisture and expansion of blocks when is the best time of year to install?
almac68
I’m due to lay oak parquet flooring in my house on to 12mm WBP ply across the ground floor circa 25 m2. I’ve ordered Wakol PU 225 so precision batch gluing is essential. Plus building a mitre guide to get started with herringbone pattern.
To cut pattern for perimeter border. I’m looking for a compact circular saw which has a side mounted guide for precision cutting parallel to wall.
Any recommendations appreciated
cheers
Almac