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I don't know why anyone would just rent one... They pay for themselves in no time! And basically you're LOOSING $$$$$ if you don't have one!  Quote:“I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception." - Groucho Marx
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Installing a laminate floor for yourself. Should one rent a shear or buy an EZ shear? Most places renting a Magnum Shear rent it for between $30-$40 in the USA. So if you're gonna milk your install job and take 10 days to do it than you may want to consider just buying a shear since they're under $300 MSRP.
I myself just installed 600 sqft of laminate this weekend and although I am not a professional I have assisted in teaching several installation clinics with several manufacturers technical trainers so I know many of the tricks in doing the floor right. Not to mention I was using a Magnum Shear which cut a HUGE amount out of the installation time. That being said it still took me around 20 hours to move all the furniture, tear out the carpet, prep the floor (correctly) and install the laminate (poorly). And I still have to put the rest of my baseboard back. I'd be interested in hearing how long it takes other DIY peeps to install their floors.
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Well i am a pro and a 600 ft job depending on the area can be 1to 11/2 for me and that is with a helper and moving furniture and re and re baseboards, transitions, tearing out carpet, sanding all the seams with my edger, cutting casing .I always sand my seams on laminate and hardwood on wood substraight
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if you buy the tool you dont feel pressured to get it done quickly. except by the wife lol
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Yes buy one and your friends will see it and want one to
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i showed my 13 ez to an oldtimer siding guy and he says he is going to get one for soffit
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