Floor stapler suggestions

Coblue · **Joined:** Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:35 pm **Posts:** 6

I am about to install my first hardwood floor. 1700 sqft of 7" wide 5/8" acacia engineered hardwood. Can anyone recommend a stapler gun for the job. LL sells this 4 in 1 gun which looks okay http://t.lumberliquidators.com/ll/c/in- ... R/10025081

Any thoughts on this style compared to the pneumatic ones with the mallet?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

KevinD · **Posted:** Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:41 am

that's the wrong nailer. Its only good for floors up to 1/2 per that link description. You need their 18g nailer with a mallet http://t.lumberliquidators.com/ll/c/ga. ... L/10024938

floormeintucson · **Posted:** Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:36 pm

Coblue wrote:

I am about to install my first hardwood floor. 1700 sqft of 7" wide 5/8" acacia engineered hardwood. Can anyone recommend a stapler gun for the job. LL sells this 4 in 1 gun which looks okay http://t.lumberliquidators.com/ll/c/in- ... R/10025081

Any thoughts on this style compared to the pneumatic ones with the mallet?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Are you buying this wood from LL? And did they recommend this nailer?

Coblue · **Joined:** Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:35 pm **Posts:** 6

Not buying from LL. Just doing my own research.

Coblue · **Joined:** Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:35 pm **Posts:** 6

Manufacturer of hardwood recommends using 18 gauge staple. I've seen several posts where people recommend a cleat over a staple. Should I stay with manufacturers guide or use a cleat. What's the difference?

Also, for guns. Anyone ave experience or comments on
http://www.lowes.com/pd_89403-355-EHF18 ... facetInfo=

http://t.homedepot.com/p/Porta-Nails-Po ... 202046401/

Is there an advantage having a mallet type over these styles?

KevinD · **Posted:** Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:35 am

cleat is steel and the design allows the fastner to flex with the floor as it moves. Staples have a higher holding power and will not flex , they hold the floor really tight with no movement. All floors move, some more than others of course but the manufacture is the one who warranty's the floor so If you want that to be valid you should follow their guidelines.

floormeintucson · **Posted:** Thu Nov 07, 2013 11:40 am

The asnswer as to why you use an 18ga cleat vs stapler is that they penetrate easier and there is less splitting of the T&G in a dense brittle product like acacia and stranded bamboo. A 16ga is to big and will split T&G's. An 18ga staple is like a wire and will bend.

Coblue · **Joined:** Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:35 pm **Posts:** 6

For engineered flooring wouldn't only the wear layer be Acacia and the T&G be just regular ply? If so does it make a difference between staples and cleats?

floormeintucson · **Posted:** Fri Nov 08, 2013 3:34 pm

Coblue wrote:

For engineered flooring wouldn't only the wear layer be Acacia and the T&G be just regular ply? If so does it make a difference between staples and cleats?

Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. If the man says use a certain size cleat, use a cleat.

ChicagolandPro · **Joined:** Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:25 am **Posts:** 10

A cleat is looking pretty good for the thickness of floor you're going for.

Jamesdavis · **Joined:** Thu Oct 31, 2013 3:52 am **Posts:** 11

I think bostich will be best for you; it is the most popular gun for solids. Available in cleats and staple. This fits for your project.

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