Option 2 face nail using electric brand nail gun or finish nail gun the first few rows of boards you install.
How to install nail down hardwood floors.
Option 1 face nail using finish nails then angle nail the first few rows of boards you install.
When it s waterproof it s worry proof.
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Begin with the first row pre drilling holes.
This will keep your very first rows straight where wall prevents the use of the floor nail gun.
It follows the same method as staple down installation but you use a wood flooring cleat rather than a stapler.
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Hardwood floors are durable beautiful and a great diy project.
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Fill nailed areas with appropriate colored wood filler to match the flooring.
Here s how to install flooring using the staple down method.
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Typically used for engineereed hardwood staple down installation works well with 3 8 5 8 inch flooring.
If you re installing engineered hardwood floors please refer to the staple down instructions.