Buyers Guide
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Buying a hardwood floor nailer is a great decision for a home owner, and a new hardwood floor can dramatically improve the look, value and appeal of a home. But, if you are here, then you already know about the advantages of hardwood floors, so we’ll focus on the tools. There are generally three different kinds of nailers, electric, manual and pneumatic. Although there are some great electric power tools out there, pneumatic tools, including hardwood floor nailers, are much more reliable and long lasting. The longevity of pneumatic tools comes from the reduced number of moving parts, and generally the only maintenance required is regular oiling. Electric tools can be a great option, and the main benefit of an electric is it can be used where ever there is an outlet, whereas a pneumatic tool requires an air compressor. The third option is a manual nailer, which has the advantage of needing neither electricity nor compressed air, but they can be less reliable and can be tiring. A manual nailer, though better than just using a hammer, might leave nails half driven which requires going over the floor a second or third time setting the nails. Consistency is the key to doing a great job, so the hardwood floor nailer that you choose must be well built and reliable.
Quality point to remember for hardwood floor nailers:
Non-marring surface. The surface of the nailer is important because it can cause more work by making dents in the wood or scratches that require touch-up later
Wide base. A wide base supplies support and tool manageabity when the tool is struck.
Construction. Quality construction in a tool is always important.
Light weight. A job like a hardwood floor can be laborious, so every once counts and can dramatically reduce the amount of energy required for the job. Energy expended equals efficiency, and the whole purpose of a power tool is efficiency.
Multipurpose. We understand that value is a top priority for a home owner, and multipurpose tools can be of great value to a DIY’er because it’s one less tool to buy. It’s hard to pull this off and still build a great hardwood floor nailer.
Recommended DIY Hardwood Floor Nailer
Our recommendation based on the four quality points listed in this guide is the Ramsond RMM4 Hardwood Flooring Nailer and Stapler.