How To Cut Vinyl Siding Trim

Using a circular saw is the first method that you can use to cut vinyl siding.

How to cut vinyl siding trim. Hold the siding firmly while you cut it and close the jaws of the snipper only about 2 3 of the way on each cut. Watch the blade carefully as you re cutting to make sure it s staying on the line. Slide the end of the siding off the table until the place where you plan. A rotary tool is the best tool for cutting siding that is already hanging.

You ll need a fine tooth plywood saw blade to do this correctly. This method is best for cutting a lot of short or long vertical cuts since the circular saw will create clean incisions relatively quickly. Next we are going to score the strip of vinyl siding. Lie a strip of vinyl siding on a flat work table.

With a pencil straightedge and measuring tape you need to draw a straight horizontal line at which you want to cut the strip of vinyl siding into. Put on safety goggles. Push the saw along the line at a steady rate to get a clean smooth cut. First lay a strip of vinyl siding onto a flat and clean working table.

Using a circular saw. This is a trick on how to cut vinyl siding the quickest and easiest way without breaking or chipping it. Cut along the line you drew using the circular saw.