What size staples for engineered flooring?
For Engineered Flooring and Thinner Solid Wood Flooring Use 1″ to 1-1/4″ long staples for thinner 1/4″ to 5/16″ thick floors. Use 1-1/4″ to 1-1/2″ long staples for 3/8″ to 1/2″ thick floors. Use 1-1/2″ long staples for 5/8″ thick floors.
What type of nail gun for engineered hardwood?
A brad nailer is one way to install engineered hardwood. Engineered hardwood is a solid wood floor product that is manufactured from thin layers of hardwood laminated together to provide planks with good durability and incredible dimensional consistency.
Can 3/8 Engineered Hardwood be nailed down?
Although some engineered floors can be glued down or laid as floating floors, thin 3/8-inch flooring must be nailed.
Do you nail engineered hardwood?
Solid hardwood floors must be fixed into position by either gluing or nailing down to the subfloor. Engineered hardwood floors can be glued or nailed into position, but they also have the option of being floated over an underlay.
Can engineered wood floors be nailed down?
What type of flooring fasteners work best for engineered hardwood?
Staples are generally a cheaper choice of fastener, but 16-, 18-, or 20-gauge flooring nails or “cleats” are the choice of pros. They allow for wood flooring expansion and contraction, also providing great holding power.
What size staples do you use for Bostitch ehf1838k?
Designed to work with almost any flooring size, the Bostitch EHF1838K features adjustable knobs for fastening flooring of varying thicknesses. Adjust between 5/16-in and 7/16-in for solid hardwood, or between 1/2 In. and 5/8 In. for engineered hardwood and bamboo applications. The Bostitch EHF1838K takes 18-gauge, 1 In. to 1-1/2-in staples.
Why did I buy the ehf1838k flooring stapler?
I purchased the EHF1838K flooring stapler in order to install an engineered hardwood floor (0.5” x 7.5” x 8’) in my home without the need of a pro installer. The stapler was recommended by the flooring manufacturer and the reviews were such that I felt confident it would work for my application.
What is the warranty on the Bostitch® 18 gauge flooring stapler?
The Bostitch® 18 Gauge Flooring Stapler is covered by our 1-7 Year Limited Warranty Warranty Details Manuals Instruction Manual Parts Need Repairs? Find your nearest Bostitch Service Center
Is there a fix for no-Mar feet on Bostitch ehf1838k flooring stapler?
Hide Answer The small no-mar feet on my Bostitch EHF1838K Flooring Stapler keep falling off and wearing quickly. Is there a fix for this? Yes, Bostitch has created a Contact Arm Conversion Kit that eliminates the need for the no-mar feet while still offering protection from damage to pre-finished flooring.