In this article we re going to focus on which janka tests show is the hardest wood flooring on the market by far.
Bamboo flooring stapler.
The 445 flex power roller floor stapler shoots 15 5 gauge power staples.
First of all there are 3 common methods used to install hardwood and bamboo flooring.
Non marring tips prevent accidental damage and easy sight tongue engagement helps you hit the pocket with every staple.
Use 15 ga 1 3 4 long staples when installing 3 4 solid wood flooring when 3 4 plywood is applied directly over a concrete slab so that the staple does not go through the 3 4.
Freeman pfbc940 pneumatic 4 in 1 18 gauge 1 5 8 mini flooring nailer and stapler ergonomic and lightweight flooring nail gun with tool free quick release latch 4 3 out of 5 stars 459 149 00 149.
Norge 4 n 1 floor stapler 18 gauge staples 1 4 crown 1 1 4 powernail m200 floor nailer 20 gauge cleats strand and horizontal bamboo floor thickness recommended nailer.
I am just finishing installing 1000 sf of bamboo using a normal bostich miii flooring stapler.
Big name manufacturers offer both 1 1 2 and 2 staples.
Each has its own pros and cons but today we re going to look at the nail down method.
Choose a size based on the thickness of your flooring.
Pneumatic staplers are also reasonably priced and can be rented on a daily rate.
High pro fs 50 pneumatic flooring stapler use 18 ga 1 1 2 long staples when installing thinner 1 2 thick solid wood floors per manufacturer s recommendation.
For use with engineered hardwood and laminate flooring the bostitch lhf2025k 20 gauge engineered hardwood flooring stapler features tool free adjustable knobs to match the size of your flooring material.
Use the mallet to fit each board tightly to the next.
This stapler rolls across the flooring increasing speed of installation while greatly reducing fatigue.
For use with solid or engineered hardwood and bamboo flooring the bostitch ehf1838k 18 gauge engineered hardwood flooring stapler features tool free adjustable knobs to match the size of your flooring material.
However as normally set up it will do a very nice job of popping the tongue right off the bamboo the staple driver has just a bit too much reach for the thickness of the bamboo.
The urethane covered precision bearings make it ideal for use on pre finished as well as unfinished flooring.
Engineered flooring lends itself especially well to staples with a thinner profile and more advanced structure.
Non marring tips prevent accidental damage and easy sight tongue engagement helps you hit the pocket with every staple.