I am going to lay a floor using 19mm (3/4") thick tounge & groove Yellow Stringy Bark (a hardwood) What size nails should I use?
I am doing it by hand, no gun, no glue no fluting or pseudo screws please. I just want to know what size 'bullet' heads I should use.
the joists are hard wood too
2006-10-08 15:29:59 · 7 answers · asked by slatibartfast 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Garbaster xtremly amusing
6penny not sure what that means.
Could you convert this to metric?
Or give me length and diameter in any unit (apart from guage)
2006-10-08 17:00:50 · update #1
I am replacing a floor done by a proffesional.
I know there would be better ones but I need to be sure that this works this time. I have done a floor before but I just want to be sure of the nail size.
I will be predrilling. I get the impression that a 2" or 50mm bullet head nail is the one. I think bullet head is what you mean by a finish nail? One with a head that punches to below the surface while expanding the wood for tightness
2006-10-09 13:18:25 · update #2
The boards are end matched to reduce waste
2006-10-09 13:21:25 · update #3
The boards are end matched to reduce waste
2006-10-09 13:22:07 · update #4
I'd use 6 penny nails.
2006-10-08 15:33:04 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#6 Finish nails.Is there a subfloor ? Without it you will have a lot of waste. If this flooring is like all that I have seen. Thent the longest piece will be 4 feet,unless it is extremely old or special order. you will probably have to drill every piece to prevent breaking the tongue then set the nail with a nail set that is the reason for finish nails. They rent a hardwood flooring hand nailer that you load with nails and strike the hammerdrive with a hard rubber mallet which drives the nail at the right angle and depth It also helps to pull the flooring tight together. The link below might help
2006-10-08 15:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jack C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Installing a hardwood floor by hand-nailing is not recommended by flooring contracting professionals!
Get yourself to a Home Depot and rent a Bostitch pneumatic nailer and use with 1.5"-2" staple nails. Nail the top of the tongue at a 45-degree angle and put 3-4 nails per flooring piece. Slide the next piece in and repeat.
Installing it this way will be faster, and the flooring will be tighter.
2006-10-09 11:33:38 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Yeung 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of stringy bark,but I will take tour word for it. If the joists are hardwood you are going to have a hard time driving the nails which should be #6 or #8. You really should consider a nailing tool that you can rent. One lick with the hammer and the nail is in.
2006-10-08 15:42:44 · answer #4 · answered by sumrtanman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all have dogs and floors. Don't let the dog on the hardwood,get him nail caps, cover it with a rug,there are lots of possibilities.
2016-03-18 06:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me see. 9 inch nails for the hands and feet so my guess would be 12 inch for the floor.
2006-10-08 15:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
with out a numatic gun, you will have to predrill all your holes. a 6d should work for you. i would get a gun.
2006-10-08 15:34:29 · answer #7 · answered by fixitall123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes 6penny
2006-10-08 16:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋