Cutting Vinyl Lattice Work

Be sure the lattice face side is upward when a fine toothed hard saw is in use.

Cutting vinyl lattice work. Always wear personal protective gear when working on plastic lattice. The reversed blade prevents the teeth from chopping through the vinyl instead allowing the smoother surface of the blade to somewhat melt through it. Cut miters to fit and dry fit your cuts to check the joints and lengths. Ease the saw or blade carefully through the lattice.

A dull blade is far less likely to cut through vinyl. Build a designated lattice lined storage area to store bulky equipment and save your yard from eyesores like air conditioners pool operating systems and landscaping tools. When you are near the end of the drawn line for cutting support the piece of plastic lattice even more. Lattice is a common choice on the underside of decks as well as covering up areas under pier and beam houses.

It also enables you to cut accurately and effectively. Squeeze the saw s trigger and make a slow steady cut down the line. Wear protective clothing including work gloves and goggles when handling and cutting vinyl lattice and ensure the saw blade is sharp. For plastic or solid core vinyl lattice you may want to use a vinyl cutting blade.

To cut vinyl lattice attach a vinyl cutting blade to the power saw. If you don t have a vinyl cutting blade you can use another fine toothed blade. Cut through the lattice joint by joint using a circular saw with a vinyl cutting blade. Create an outdoor storage space.

Measure carefully when applying trim around vinyl or aluminum clad windows and leave a 1 8 in. Start cutting the plastic lattice with the saw. Go as carefully as you can. The easiest method of cutting vinyl lattice is to grab your circular saw reverse the blade and cut away.

For best results cut lattice using a circular saw with a small toothed blade. Expansion gap between the trim and the window frame for caulk. Lattice panels make an attractive and convenient way to block off sections of your yard ensuring your loved ones can play in a safe area. If you plan to make angled or curved cuts use a power saber saw.

Proceed slowly to prevent chipping. You should cut onto the line with a smooth and steady pace following a straight line in order to prevent the plastic lattice board from chipping.