3 Ways To Cut Vinyl Siding

You can find a fine-tooth plywood saw blade online or at your local home improvement store.

If you’re cutting dark vinyl siding, run a piece of light-colored masking tape over the section you want to cut. Mark your line on the tape so you’re able to see it better.

You can also put 2 planks of wood on the table and lay the siding on that so the section you’re cutting is elevated.

Make sure you’re wearing safety goggles when you’re cutting the vinyl siding.

For example, if the section of wall you’re covering is 5 feet (1. 5 m) long, and the piece of siding is 9. 5 feet (2. 9 m) long, you’ll need to cut off 4. 5 feet (1. 4 m) from the siding so it fits on the wall.

If you’re cutting dark vinyl siding, use chalk or light-colored tape to mark the line you want to cut.

Wear safety goggles while you’re cutting the siding. [9] X Expert Source Alberto DeJesusConstruction Specialist Expert Interview. 15 December 2021.

For example, if the section of wall you’re covering is 5 inches (13 cm) tall, and the siding is 12 inches (30 cm) tall, you’ll need to cut off 7 inches (18 cm) from the siding.

Make sure you’re wearing safety goggles when you score the vinyl siding.