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