Powernail is the industry leader for pneumatic Powernailers and Powercleats nails used in hardwood flooring installations. Powernailers are used for professional installation of Tongue & Groove hardwood flooring and sub-flooring for both residential and sport floor construction. Powernail products have been the industry's standard for over 60 years. In 1946, Carl and Ed Anstett founded Powernail Company. The two brothers developed the "L" Cleat Powernail and the Model 45 Powernailer. These inventors revolutionized the hardwood flooring industry, making installations much easier than previous methods.
L-Shaped Cleat Nail
For over 75 years, Powernail’s L-shaped cleat nail has been recognized as the premier fastener for installing the broadest range of hardwood and engineered flooring. As flooring trends changed and different species and thicknesses of wood came into vogue, Powernail began offering different lengths and even different gauges of nails to better accommodate the needs of the installer. The 18-Gauge PowerCleat has now become the nail of choice for today’s professional.
Do you want to learn a little more about fasteners?
(Of course you do!!)
Selecting the proper gauge
The best practice for choosing between 16- and 18-gauge fasteners is to refer to the flooring manufacturer’s installation specs. These specs will always trump an external recommendation or suggestion.
If the manufacturer has failed to provide that recommendation, refer to NWFA guidelines.
Selecting the proper length
Check out this handy chart that describes the different lengths of Powercleats and Powerstaples available.
How many are needed for the job?
PowerNail offers a valuable calculator tool to help you determine the exact number of fasteners necessary for any given job. https://www.powernail.com/cool-tools/
Or, you can check out this handy chart to give you quantities by square footage.
