Ford Anglia Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Hello all you experts, I have a few questions about hardwood flooring. On my next visit, I'll be mostly laying about 75 sq m of chestnut T&G flooring, which we already have, and have had for about three years!I intend doing it using one of those nailers, the "hit it as many times as you like and it still sinks the nail etc" type.[:D]So, on to the questions.Screwfix do one made by Primatech. Is this OK? Anyone used one?How many nails will I need for 75 sq m if each board is about 60mm wide, and ranges in length from over a metre to 30cm? The beams are at standard 250mm gaps, so about 300mm centres.Should I use "T" nails or "L" nails?And finally, what length nails? They are going into new beams. They seem to come in 38mm, 45mm and 50mm.Thanks for any help or advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Anglia Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 No-one done it, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 'Fraid not. I've watched it being done and it seemed simple enough, but you do have to be careful with placement of the nailer.Won't the nailer come with instructions? Is this the one you mean?http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=10088&ts=98130The only Primatech products I can find on Screwfix's website are the nails themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Anglia Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 Yes, that's the one, Dick.I'm surprised no-one else has done this. So what method of flooring do most folk use, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 No idea, but having seen it done and priced it out (with a standard floor in the UK) it seems pretty competitive with laminate floors and a MUCH better product. When I need to replace laminate floors I think I will just replace the boards and varnish. I think that over 2 floors the nailer pays for itself, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonrobbo Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 hinot seen the primatech nailer...but having been in the trade for nearly 30 years would only recommend Paslode or Dewalt nailers ........the dewalt 18volt nailguns are really very good on flooring and don't require the gas cartridges like the Paslode guns good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 The mention of Paslode nailers rang a bell with me from last year regarding floors:http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/3/773823/ShowPost.aspx#773823 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Talking of flooring, I am considering using bamboo, when I convert Le Grenier. Does anyone have any experience of this?Seems incredibly hardwearing, comes pre-finished and apparently a 25 year expected life.Mainly 15 m.m. thick: I can import a quantity direct from the USA (which very strangely is far cheaper than importing from China!!): and I will need "A quantity"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Sheldonrobbo (can I just call you Sheldon?) - the OP is talking about a 45 degree hammer nailer for pinning through the tongue of t&g - not a Paslode or similar, unless they make a 45 degree model. Have a look at the link I posted above. Primatech make the nails, the nailer is, I think, a generic Screwfix job, but still not cheap at £200. You whack it with a mallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonrobbo Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 hi dick both paslode and dewalt make angle nailers as well as right angle ones ......i now know from your description what the primatech one is ...used to use a similar one years ago ....can be a bit time consuming and not all that cheap at that price ...would tend to go with the dewalt meself .....you can always sell it on after you've finished with it as they hold there value.......but they also have so many uses i'll lay odds you won't want to part with it p.s. sheldons fine by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Thanks Sheldon - is the Paslode an angled gun, or does it rely on that all-too-elusive operator skill to get the 45 degrees! I can see that there might be less backache involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonrobbo Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 hi dickthe paslode is available as either straight or angle versions......the angle one being most suitable for nailing through tongues......and is also useful for nailing mouldings and such like regards sheldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I'd love one, but I can't justify it...My nailer cost me £85 with compressor from Screwfix's sale! It means I can c**k things up with far less effort than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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