Can this be used to install bamboo floors, instead of flooring stapler/nailer with a mallet?
1451798
I doubt this is the tool you would want to use. You would be constantly changing batteries and you need a consistent angle and penetration. For that type of investment I would buy or rent the proper tool
1451799
no, you will need flooring stapler with a mallet, you would only be able to use next to the wall ,where cannot fit the flooring stapler.
1071598
To answer your question No. There is no gun for that.also there is no flooring that require a staple in the groove.I think what you need is a reverse spline to run flooring backward example to fill in a cubby hole. By way this great gun for price
690217
Yes you can use this gun on 5/8 Bamboo flooring. I've personally used this gun on flooring as thin as 5/16" but have not gone any thicker than 5/8". I would not suggest using it on 3/4" flooring however. This gun is perfect for engineered products, thinner depth hard woods or certain laminates. On a 3/4" flooring best to upgrade to a heavy duty flooring gun.
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I purchased this nailer to install bamboo hardware flooring. Never did hardwood floor but it worked well and I was pleased with the performacne of the tool. The angle function is really just a couple of 1/2 nylon shims that attached to the head not really a mechanical adjustment. So if you need precise nail angles, this may not be the tool to use. The nailer function worked well but not use to using a air nailer you need to lift the head high enough for the safety to reset. By the way if you buy this gun get a range of nails, cuz when I set my floor I used a nail that really was longer then I needed. I hope I answered your question. I purchased this nailer to install bamboo hardware flooring. Never did hardwood floor but it worked well and I was pleased with the performacne of the tool. The angle function is really just a couple of 1/2 nylon shims that attached to the head not really a mechanical adjustment. So if you need precise nail angles, this may not be the tool to use. The nailer function worked well but not use to using a air nailer you need to lift the head high enough for the safety to reset. By the way if you buy this gun get a range of nails, cuz when I set my floor I used a nail that really was longer then... » Read More I purchased this nailer to install bamboo hardware flooring. Never did hardwood floor but it worked well and I was pleased with the performacne of the tool. The angle function is really just a couple of 1/2 nylon shims that attached to the head not really a mechanical adjustment. So if you need precise nail angles, this may not be the tool to use. The nailer function worked well but not use to using a air nailer you need to lift the head high enough for the safety to reset. By the way if you buy this gun get a range of nails, cuz when I set my floor I used a nail that really was longer then I needed. I hope I answered your question. « Show Less
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As I use it for engineered flooring, I can say "yes". Although I have NOT used it for bamboo, I'm sure it will fine!
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It depends on the wood underneath the carpet. If its smooth and flat, then you should be fine. I would pull the staples and nails instead of hammering them, and I highly suggest you use a adhesive flooring primer. If the wood isn't smooth and flat, sand it down and definitely use the primer.*note* for lining it up, there are arrows on the backing paper that you use to line it up. We went every other one up then right and loved the design.
816654
I agree with others suggesting that this stapler does not have enough power for 5/8" flooring. It just barely worked on my 3/8" engineered. I had to up the pressure to 120 psi.
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I also have hard wood floors and very happy with the performance on them. I would think it would work fine on your bamboo floor.
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Carl, you need to have an 18 gauge nailer for bamboo and really hard woods. The 18 gauge uses smaller nails and will not split the "tongue" of the tongue and groove boards. Sale's people sometimes can give you inaccurate info. We found this informationout when we were puchasing the nails for the gun.
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You can tap with the backside of the mallet (metal side) but I recommend purchasing the Wood Flooring Installation Kit. makes life much easier. Something like this AM TECH LAMINATE WOOD FLOORING INSTALLATION KIT FLOOR FITTING SET TOOL
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If the bamboo is not thick, it should work fine. I have used it on mostly on oak, which is a hardwood, and it cuts right through as long as the limb is not too thick, less than 5 inches or so.
774393
I guess it could work if you can't get your hands on a flooring stapler. The flooring stapler will nail perfectly through the tongue every time where with this type of gun you have to align the nose before firing. This also will not "beat" the boards together tightly like a flooring unit would.
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I don't really know about bamboo. We put in the regular wood flooring and it was fabulous!!! It worked like a charm. You might want to contact the company itself and ask them about bamboo.
816655
yes, theoretically. I bought it for that, as I was installing 5/8" engineered, but this gun did not have enough power to drive the 1 1/2" staple all the way in. If you used a shorter staple, then it should work. Also, if you used a different staple (like a T or L cleat) then it should work). I ended up returning this stapler and bought a larger flooring stapler that could handle 1/2" crown staples (per flooring manuf recomm).
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This is a solid tool for flooring and waay cheaper than renting. Heavy! Will put a flooring nail (kinda chunky, min 1-1/2 long or 2" std), through the tougue and groove into subfloor at about 45'. I imagine this will work fine with any tongue and groove assembly 3/4 thick including tongue and groove bamboo. Not the tool for large 4'x8' bamboo sheets. The nails offered as "buy with" BOSTITCH FLN-200 2-Inch Flooring L-Nail, 1000-Per Box would be fine, I tend to also use a generous dose of flooring adhesive to ensure creaks don't start in the future also. Make sure your sub floor is solid and soundly fixed to joists underneath. The flatter the better ! Supplied with air hose conn and mallet let me know if you would be interested to buy a slightly used unit! Still in exc condition.
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It would shoot a staple through them I am sure, but it would be a small gauge fastener. I don't believe it would be quite the same strength and holding power as a nail. I'm not an engineer, just an opinion.
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Yes I use Bostitch all the time. They work great. You may have to change the nail plate on the gun to accommodate your flooring. Hold it up and see how it fits. Test fire a piece to see if it will work as is.