Which Marshalltown LVT cutter is the best?
Posted by Lois Wale on 21st May 2026
Which Marshalltown LVT cutter is the best?
While utility knives and power tools can get the job done, the best way to cut LVT is with a Marshalltown Magnum Shear or Magnum Soft Flooring Shear. These tools are specifically designed to deliver clean, accurate cuts quickly, efficiently without noise or dust.
Marshalltown Magnum Soft 40” LVT Flooring Shear
One of the biggest advantages of the 40” model is its ability to cut wider boards and tiles in a single pass.
The key benefits for the 40” LVT Flooring Shear include: Heavy-duty steel ball bearings that increase durability, adjustable fence for 45° and 90° cuts to ensure accurate angle cuts and improving accuracy with the built-in ruler and wall gauge.
If speed, precision, and productivity are priorities, the 40” Magnum Soft Shear is one of the best ways to cut LVT professionally.

Marshalltown Magnum Soft 30” LVT Flooring Shear
For installers primarily working on residential projects or standard plank sizes, the 30” cutter provides excellent cutting capacity.
No power is required for this flooring shear making it extremely portable, it can cut multiple flooring materials making it the perfect component to your tool kit and it also includes a 45° and 90° angle cut system.
For many installers, the 30” Magnum Soft Shear strikes the perfect balance between portability and cutting capacity.
MARSHALLTOWN 26" EZ Soft Flooring Shear LVT Cutter
The MARSHALLTOWN EZ Soft Flooring Shear is a professional-grade cutting solution designed to make flooring installation faster, cleaner, and more precise.
Built to handle a wide range of materials it delivers factory clean cuts on materials up to 1 inch thick and 26 inches wide. Features such as the integrated ruler and accurate 90° and 45° cuts with ease, while the built-in caster system allows the shear to be moved effortlessly around the job site.
The EZ Soft Flooring Shear is a dependable tool for flooring professionals who demand efficiency, portability, and precision.
MARSHALLTOWN Vinyl Ripper LVT Cutter
The MARSHALLTOWN Vinyl Ripper is a compact, professional flooring tool designed to make lengthwise cuts on vinyl planks faster, cleaner, and more accurate.
Ideal for LVT, LVP, and WPC flooring materials, it allows installers to create precise, repeatable rip-scores on planks with an adjustable blade depth. Unlike power tools, the Vinyl Ripper operates without electricity, making it perfect for indoor jobs and occupied spaces.
The Vinyl Ripper is an efficient solution for flooring professionals and DIY installers looking to improve productivity and accuracy on every project.
MARSHALLTOWN Bullet LVT Vinyl Glider
The MARSHALLTOWN Vinyl Glider™ is a lightweight, precision-engineered flooring tool designed to make rip cuts on vinyl flooring faster, cleaner, and more accurate.
It allows installers to create consistent, repeatable score-and-snap cuts on LVT, LVP, WPC, SPC, and other rigid-core flooring materials. Its built-in ruler and adjustable blade depth help ensure straight, professional-quality cuts and the need for electricity disappearing making it ideal for occupied homes and on-site installations.
Compact and portable the Vinyl Glider is an efficient solution for flooring professionals looking to improve accuracy and productivity when handling lengthwise rip cuts.