Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Recommend a Pneumatic Nailer
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DannyRo2005
03-04-09, 05:05 AM
Hello All,
I am installing my first hard wood floor in a house that was built in the mid 1800's. I would like recommendations on a pneumatic nailer. I do not want to spend $500 on a Bostitch nailer. I am looking for something less expensive that is still reliable.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dan
I am installing my first hard wood floor in a house that was built in the mid 1800's. I would like recommendations on a pneumatic nailer. I do not want to spend $500 on a Bostitch nailer. I am looking for something less expensive that is still reliable.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dan
Madfinn
03-04-09, 08:10 PM
as an fyi, I'm going to start installing wood floors in my home, and since I'm doing it solo, I'm sure it will take a few weekends at least. It was $370 to rent a pneumatic nailer for a month, and $470 to purchase a Bostitch . I purchased the Bostitch figuring I'd have it to use as I had time, and whenever I finished I could sell it for who knows what, but in the end I'd make out better than renting.
DannyRo2005
03-06-09, 05:39 AM
Madfinn,
Thanks for your reply. In that case, it makes perfect sense. I am only installing 100 Sq Ft of flooring in a future nursery. It should only take me a day (maybe 2 if my wife or kids interrupt). Do you know what the approx daily rental fee is for renting a nailer?
Thanks Again,
Dan
Thanks for your reply. In that case, it makes perfect sense. I am only installing 100 Sq Ft of flooring in a future nursery. It should only take me a day (maybe 2 if my wife or kids interrupt). Do you know what the approx daily rental fee is for renting a nailer?
Thanks Again,
Dan
Madfinn
03-06-09, 06:19 AM
Up here in NH for a day it was about $35, then they had weekend and week long rates that saved you a little money.
That doesn't included the rental fee for the compressor and hose, and I don't remember what those fees were (I'm borrowing one from a friend).
I'm doing about 650 sq. ft, and then I might do a few other rooms a little later on, so thats why purchasing made a little more sense to me.
That doesn't included the rental fee for the compressor and hose, and I don't remember what those fees were (I'm borrowing one from a friend).
I'm doing about 650 sq. ft, and then I might do a few other rooms a little later on, so thats why purchasing made a little more sense to me.
xiphias
03-06-09, 03:13 PM
Ask your flooring vendor. For example, my local lumberyard will loan you a pneumatic or manual nailer when you buy the flooring from them.
As mentioned above, about $35/day is a common rental center rate.
For only 100 sf, a manual nailer would be fine, and they tend to seat the flooring better anyway. Just a chore to manual nail larger areas. Been there, done that....
As mentioned above, about $35/day is a common rental center rate.
For only 100 sf, a manual nailer would be fine, and they tend to seat the flooring better anyway. Just a chore to manual nail larger areas. Been there, done that....