Armstrong 3/8 titanium install

russimsland · **Joined:** Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:59 pm **Posts:** 2

I bought 1200 feet of 5" maple from Armstrong.It's 3/8 inch engineered.It will go on an extra layer of TG ply.So,what guns do the best job on a staple install.And what size staples do they use.When I do a new thing I always rely on forums.Thank you much for the info.

floormeintucson · **Posted:** Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:01 pm

This should be in your box. http://www.armstrong.com/pdbupimages/1623188103.pdf

They say to use a 20ga stapler, Bostitch floor runner. Which in my opinion is OK if you have new underlayment. But you can go 18ga.

Floorologist · **Posted:** Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:09 pm

I'd go with 18 gauge, 1 1/4". 20 gauge is a flimsy wire :shock:

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russimsland · **Joined:** Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:59 pm **Posts:** 2

Thanks guys.I feel comfortable with 11/4" 18 ga.Do you feel that's the best for 3/4" TG ply.Any benefit to using longer staples?

Floorologist · **Posted:** Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:01 pm

1 1/4" is plenty plenty of length. You may run into a problem sinking a longer fastener.

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