Fasteners are driven through the tongue of the floorboards so that they will not be visible which is also known as blind nailing.
Engineered flooring staples type.
For engineered flooring and thinner solid wood flooring.
Although cheaper engineered floors cannot outdo their costlier counterparts it does not imply that the most expensive hardwood floor is the best quality.
Use 1 to 1 1 4 long staples for thinner 1 4 to 5 16 thick floors.
Types of flooring and subfloors.
The flooring manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused by the mechanical fasteners.
Only use manufacturer s recommended staples or cleats.
For 3 8 thick products the minimum length staple cleat is 1 for thick products the minimum length staple cleat is 1.
As 4590t highpro pneumatic flooring stapler.
The two common types of hardwood flooring are solid wood and engineered flooring.
When installing engineered wood planks or strips by nailing or stapling it is necessary to use the proper type of flooring stapler or nailer made for the thickness of the engineered wood flooring that is being installed.
Like most flooring the range in price is considerable.
Engineered hardwood floors may be installed over wood subfloors using staples or flooring cleats.
When choosing engineered flooring the price is a crucial factor to consider.
Use 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 long staples for 3 8 to 1 2 thick floors.