Shouldn't the staple specifically be for flooring, not just any crown staple? I read on a site that you should not use finishing nails for flooring
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I used Bostich SX50351 staples which is an 1-3/8' by 18 gauge by 7/32 crown finish staple. Worked very well.
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This gun shots a 1/4"?crown staples and that's it It does not shot finish nails nor brad nails
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I used Bostitch crown staples and had no issues. I also used finish nails along the outside edges where I couldn't use the stapler and that worked fine as well. Good luck!!!
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Typically, finish nails are smooth-shanked and lack the grip neccessary for flooring applications. I don't believe that the boxes of staples specify that they are for flooring only.
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I'll start by saying I love this nail gun ... but it's probably overkill for both shoe and crown molding. I have a smaller brad nailer that I use for molding. You might be able to dial the air pressure back and use the smallest nail possible ... it's heavy crown molding it might be enough to keep the nail from cracking the wood.
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There's really no reason why you couldn't, but if you do choose to ID recommend using crown staples as opposed to brad nails which this gun takes both. It'll give you a better and longer lasting hold
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If your putting down 3/4" floor, buy a air/mallet nailer. It's easier, uses cleats, and you don't have to kneel down to use it. Also, with the mallet type, the tongue and groove seams will be tighter. This stapler works great for thin floors, my was 3/8" floor with 1 1/4" staples The air/mallet I bought for the 3/4" floor was from Harbor Freight for about $120, it worked flawlessly.
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Not to be used on poly finish. I would not use it on varnished floors often. I use it to touch up varnish. I use it on my oil finished and plain floors.
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Yes it will use staples and brad nails, and although it is easy to load it didn't work very well with either of them, if you buy one I hope you'll have better luck with it than I did.
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Yes with staples not nails. However, 3/4 is apparently much easier that 5/8 bamboo as it is very thin and tends to chip.
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I used it for 1/2" bellawood engineered flooring which is a laminated product multiple layers of fine plywood and an approximately an 1/8" of top layer of oak. it nailed thru the plywood. the tool is not suited for flooring thicker then 5/8". If your intent on using staples then the MIIIFS is better or a standard cleat nailer will work. avoidputting the cleats too close to the end of the board.
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I bought the 1 1/4" Senco Staples. Here's the link on Amazon: Senco L15BAB 18 Gauge by 1/4-inch Crown by 1-1/4-inch Length Electro Galvanized Staples (5,000 per box) . They worked great on 1/2" engineered wood floor on 3/4" osb sub floor. Not a single jam in the 3000+ used.
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Yes this is a finish nailer, so it uses finish nails. I have used it to install moulding in a house. It works flawlessly for that pupose. I also used it to nail 3/4 inch poplar boards together with mixed results - some of the nails turned out the sides if the nailer was not very perpendicular to the boards. If you are planning to use harder wood or boards thicker than standard household moulding, I would recommend the 16 gauge nailer.
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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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As Jay C. Pohl said, "On a wooden subfloor." I would add that this stapler is lightweight and you would need to put significant pressure on the top so the staples shoot into the wood fully. Personally, I wouldn't recommend stapling down carpet. That's what tack-strips are for.
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I have older wood floors and I use Old English on really worn spots before I spply Pro Shot. Floors look good but does not ha ve HIgh gloss finish!
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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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I have used just plain old staples. I never bothered to buy the special staples that are recommended. Maybe I bought Swingline staples. I just don't recall.
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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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Uses the same driver for the staples and brad nails.. All u can do is turn down the air regulator on your air compressor or grind the driver down on the side that doesn't push out the brad nails.