what size nails for 3/4 inch flooring
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I am using the BOSTITCH FLN-200 2-Inch Flooring L-Nail for our ¾ engineered hardwood. That is the recommended size for this wood and the nailer is putting it into the floor no problem.
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Either the 2-inch flooring nail or 2-inch flooring staple. I used the Bostitch FLN-200 flooring nails for laying 400 square feet of 3/4-inch hickory and had no misfires and few partial sets, which were easily fixed due to design of the nail. The staples are cheaper, but, in my opinion more subject to partial sets, i.e. not going far enough into the plank tongue, as well as being more difficult to fix once they do. I noticed a $14.99/1000 price for the Bostitch nails on Amazon; that's a pretty good price. I paid $19.99/1000 at my local Home Depot.
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*2" *Use in Bostitch MIIIFN hardwood flooring nailer & MFN200 manual flooring cleat nailer
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I have used the nails in the assortment at GREX P6/MP-3 23 Gauge Multi-Pack Headless Pins (3,000 per box) The 1/2" seems to work without any problems.
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Have never used tool for 3/4 flooring. I do not think it will work with that thickness
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Answer from the vendor: The shoe can be physically set to work on 3/4" flooring, and it will usually fire a staple though on most woods, but the staple is smaller than what is normally recommended for 3/4" flooring. For tighter places where you can't get the larger mallet tool in to work, this tool could be the ticket, but overall you really should use the recommended fasteners that show in your flooring instructions, and 3/4" flooring usually recommends a much heavier fastener.
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The brand of nails does not matter. Any straight 18 ga. 5/8" to 2" should work. Others might have experience with a specific brand. The manufacturer provides some generic brand ones they deem are acceptable.
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This is a GREAT finish nailer; I would not use this to nail 3/4" stock (1x4-1x6 lumber). It is good for a decorative lattice at the top;). 1x4 or 1x6, or even 1x8 will 'cup' as they say, therfore due to cupping you need a nail/screw with a large 'head' ( 6 penny common galvanized at least). You could use this Wen to 'tack' your pieces (and then use larger nails or screws later). ;)
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The 18 gauge nail are smaller than the 16 for trim work and floor i would recomend u the 18 gauge cause is easier to patch the hole that the nail leaves
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I believe that you would need an actual flooring nailer for that application. The Bostitch Stapler is designed for Engineered Flooring which is basically a veneer plywood floor not more than 1/2" thick. Not for solid wood flooring and not for anything 3/4" thick. Hope this helps!
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Hi, the nailer comes with two spacers - one is 1/2" and the other is 25/32" - pretty close to the 3/4 you're installing. My floor is 3/4 oak as well. Used the 2" L-Cleats. It does take a little practice to get the hammer force just right. Make sure the nailer is set tight above the tongue and flat on the board/flooring before you strike. You'll understand once you see it.
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I use the Bostitch 28deg. wire nails. 2"-3 1/2" work. Very common nail to find. Every lumber yard or big box store (home depot, etc.) carry them
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I just used 5/8" brad nail by accident and they worked fine. I didn't even realize it till after. I only used about 8 though. I would still like to see what Wen says.
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I used 2" nails on 3/4" birch for cabinet making. It has enough power to drive 2" nails through solid wood... If that's what you're asking.
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I used a different brand- I used powernail 1-3/4 L-nail power cleats, 1,000 per box. Bought them at the local home improvement store, kept near the tool rentals for a good price per box. They worked perfectly. I laid 1500 square feet of bamboo flooring and didn't have a single issue. Not one. Good luck!
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I had 3/4 inch oak flooring too. I did use the mallet to drive the next board into place a little bit. But I found that a better plan was to use a short piece of the flooring as a surface to hit with my claw hammer. That eliminates any damage to the tongue of the next piece you are trying to install. I made almost every mistake one can make before getting to the best method. Striking the head of the driver hard is important because if you just tap it, it will not drive the staple or nail all of the way into the board. Good luck.
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You can tack anything from 1/2" to 1" 23 guage is pin nailing too light for heavier heavy work. You cannot use for flooring.
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Hi PaulI have used 45 mm nails and my Hitachi has done about 7000 nails perfect.Mauri