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engineered flooring what stapler should I buy?
Hi I'm new to this site and lookng for some advice. I recently bought flooring from Cala flooring. I got africian teak 1/2" engineered by 5" wide. The flooring looks beautifful but support from manufacture is terrible. The only thing they recommend is to staple it or glue it, no other information is provided. Not sure if it needs a vapor barrier. How long to acclimate. A few things I'm wondering is what is the best tool to install this flooring? I like the bostitch because they have a adjustable heights for the stapler entery into the tongue. but not sure witch one to buy. I called bostitch and they said the m111 I don't think thats right, might leave dimples on surface. any advice from the pros would be nice. There 18 gauge stapler longest staple is only an 1inch. I would think a 1 1/4" staple would be better. They also have a 20 gauge stapler. any advise guys....thanks Dan I've attached a picture of the flooring
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Permalink Reply by Jerome on -
On a 1/2 x 5 engineered I use my Spotnails stapler. 18ga , 1/4 narrow crown, 1 3/8" nylon coated staples. You should space them very close, like 3" - 4" apart when installing a wide engineered.
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Permalink Reply by dan hall on -
thanks Jerry I'll check that stapler out. I do remember seeing that particular brand and liked the fact it could handle the longer staples. it seems, it would make sense to have the longest staple possible without going thru the bottom of the underlayment. For lack of a better word and blowing out the bottom of the underlayment with the a to long a staple? Am I right on this. thanks dan
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Permalink Reply by dan hall on
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Wow 3" to 4" apart. that seems close from what I've been reading. why so close? thanks
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Permalink Reply by Stephen on -
Correction, the 18 guage Bostitch takes up to 1 1/2 inch staples. I just bought one. You did visit the site, yes?
Your flooring manufactures says for further info email them. I bet they would email back further instructions which you need to know. Then I would seriously consider hiring a professional.
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Permalink Reply by dan hall on
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what model bostitch are you refering to Stephen that has 18 gauge staple? M111fn? Do you think this is suitable? Won't this leave a dimple on the surface? I did call the flooring manufacturer and emailed them. they didn't return my phone calls, but emailed me and refered me to wood flooring association website that doesn't tell you much unless your a member. As far as installing it by a professional. I really enjoy doing things myself. I've done just about everthing when it comes to a home except wood flooring. tile, crown molding, trim, electrical wiring, drywall, by trade I do fabrication work for future vehicles. I don't feel I've ever been over my head. I think getting all the knowledge is the key. It does takes time to gather all the information down to the last detail. I've watched and read several books on installing flooring, but most of those are on 3/4" flooring. Thanks for your input guys Dan
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Permalink Reply by Stephen on
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Just to clarify the Bostitch LHF97125, the original "Floor Runner" is a 20ga, the SX 150 is just called a hardwood stapler and is 18 ga. Then the MIIIFS is the 15.5 ga.
The ajustable foot is definetly sweet. From 1/4 flooring to 9/16 or whatever in mere seconds. Comes with the NPT on it from the factory and is ready to roll.
Personally if I were using a 20ga I would fasten that close but then I don't trust a 20ga myself. With the 18ga you can get away with 8 in nailing schedule.
Dan, how is it you know about things like dimpling and not to nail thru the underlayment but not wether to use felt?
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Permalink Reply by dan hall on
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Dan, how is it you know about things like dimpling and not to nail thru the underlayment but not wether to use felt? Answer...... I picked this information up on my readings and asking alot of questions here and there. do you think I should use felt? two people I talked too, said no with engineered flooring on plywood. one guy said he uses rosin paper so another guy can easly slide the boards to the other guy stapling. since I'll be doing it myself. I'm more concerned whether a vapor barrier is necessary. it would sure make this a whole lot easier if the manufacture helped out. thanks guys
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Permalink Reply by dan hall on
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thanks floorguy, I'll check the two staplers out. sounds like 6" inch spacing might be the max. in spacing then
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Permalink Reply by Stephen on
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Reply by Melvin Schmaltz 3 hours ago
Delete "what is a NPT? numatic?"
Means you don't have to go the hardware store to buy fittings to hook up an air compressor.
Yes Melvin
Can someone explain why Dan needs to use 15 lb felt. You know how I feel about helping DIY'rs when so many of us are suffering with no work. No offense Dan.
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