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