I haven't found any recommendations on what length of staples to use - either 1 1/2" or 2"? I realize the size of the flooring/underlayment come into play.
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I used Duo Fast Brand 1 1/2" worked very well no jams, more reasonable in price than Bostich Brand, check with a fastener supply dealer in your area.
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I would recommend you ask the flooring supplier. That's what I did when I installed my first floor. I purchased the flooring at a local place not a big box store as I wasn't satisfied with their quality the first time. Purchase 1st or 2nd quality otherwise you may find inconsistency in with of boards. As it turns out I put down 3/4 inch solid tongue and groove over tar paper on 3/4 inch subfloor. He recommended 1 1/2 inch staples. Been a few year now and all ok. Floor was installed over a crawl space so they advised tar paper butted and taped at the seams.
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I bought the 1 1/4" Senco Staples. Here's the link on Amazon: Senco L15BAB 18 Gauge by 1/4-inch Crown by 1-1/4-inch Length Electro Galvanized Staples (5,000 per box) . They worked great on 1/2" engineered wood floor on 3/4" osb sub floor. Not a single jam in the 3000+ used.
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Mine arrived with a box of 5/16" staples. I'm sorry, I have no idea what staples you need for your specific application.
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I used Bostitch brand 1-1/2 inch crown staples to put down 9/16 inch engineered floor. On my initial review I said my biggest complaint was the gun's propensity to shoot two staples at once about every 50 shots. Not a major deal breaker but does slow you down as you stop to pull staples out of your work then reshoot.
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I would be willing to mail a few staples to you so you could see if they fit, if you want to go that route. I would hate for you to buy another stapler when you already have 2. I have looked for staplers that use tiny staples in all the stores, and all of them use standard size staples. I really love my tiny stapler.
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I have one and used it to staple in hardwood oak flooring. My flooring was 1/2" by 1.5". I used the Senco 1/4" by 1" staples (18 gauge) and never had a single problem. For the money, and ease of use, this nailer/stapler did the job perfectly! I did some research beforehand, as to which was better and held better- nails or staples. Staples hold better than nails
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I have used Grip Rite staples in a couple different sizes with no issues. Those are fairly cheap generic staples so pretty much any brand should work. GRL17 and GRL13 are the item #'s for the ones I have used.
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WOW looks like you just made it! Yes you can but you will have to use 1-1/4 staples for this. You can call me if you like. (917) 804-4254 I am a professional installer still active in the field. Let me know if you have any more questions about the job, nailer, its all good. Im there for everything. AXKANE
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I have not tried anything but 1/4" staples - I wouldn't try bigger ones because I'm sure they'd jam the stapler.
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I used Bostitch crown staples and had no issues. I also used finish nails along the outside edges where I couldn't use the stapler and that worked fine as well. Good luck!!!
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I have only used 1/4 B8 Power Crown staples, and in my understanding that is the only compatible size
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HI ! Yes they will. I used the same standard staples, Actually It will use 2 of them each time and it works just fine.
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Duo Fast CP5016C 20 Gauge Galvanized Staple 1/2-Inch Crown x 1/2-Inch Length, 1000 Pack Used these. There are more options on amazon, depending on the size you need. Could find anything that fits at local HD
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I believe I went 3/4". Sorry to recall, I am on the road for work. Best way is to lay them on the floor and move the right panel until it looks best at that distance (to the center panel). Measure and use the same distance for both sides. (There may be some variance from set to set)?
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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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1/2" is going to be tough. 1" is doable. (We use it for tile and love it. We snap lines on all our floors and this makes squaring so much easier. No need to snap a primary line to check room squareness, just use the laser...) Hope this helps.
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I looked mine over again, and couldn't find one. I guess you just have to check it over, make sure it's the right staple and such. Good luck.