Flooring Nails: Wood Flooring Nails
The following types of wood flooring nails have been particularly
designed for the flooring industry, to be used in the installation
of carpet tack strip, metal moldings, and plywood underlayment.
Because of their specific design, Halex strongly recommends these
types of nails on wood subfloors.
Halex has selected several types of general purpose construction
nails that have applications in installation on wood subfloors.
The following types of wood flooring nails have been selected
or modified by Halex to be used in flooring installations predominantly
as stay nails to temporarily hold the carpet in position during
installation, but may have other applications as well.
Ring Shank Wood Flooring Nails
Ring shank wood flooring nails provide better holding power in
all wood products than smooth shank nails of the same length.
The 3/4 inch nail is the standard wood flooring nail used in pre-nailed
wood carpet strip. It has the same holding power as a 1-1/4 inch
blue lath nail. The 1 inch ring shank nail is used to install
carpet strip in heavy duty installations.
Longer wood fooring nails have countersunk heads for easier finishing
and are used to install new underlayment and to reinforce existing
subfloors made of plywood or other wood products. The 1-1/4 inch
and 1-1/2 inch wood fooring nails are also available with corrosion
resistant plating for use on wood underlayment that will be covered
with water based patch or adhesive.
| Product # |
Gauge |
Length
(in inches) |
Approx.
Nails per Lb. |
 |
| HN - 512 |
13 |
3/4 |
688 |
|
| HN - 516 |
13 |
1 |
508 |
|
| HN - 520 |
13 |
1 1/4 |
327 |
|
| HN - 524 |
13 |
1 1/2 |
268 |
|
| HN - 528 |
13 |
1 3/4 |
229 |
|
| HN - 532 |
13 |
2 |
149 |
|
Drive Screw Wood Flooring Nails
These specialty spiral shank wood fooring nails are used to install
carpet bar and other metal moldings in wood floors where the head
of the nail will remain exposed. These wood fooring nails have
oval, dome-shaped heads and are plated in a silver, or gold, or
bronze rust resistant finish. 3/16 inch heads are designed to
fit into countersunk holes in metal moldings. 1/4 inch heads are
designed to fit over holes in metal moldings.
| Product # |
Gauge |
Length
(in inches) |
Approx.
Nails per Lb. |
|
| HN - 905 |
13 |
1 1/4 x 3/16 Head
(silver countersunk) |
412 |
|
| HN - 906 |
13 |
1 1/4 x 3/16 Head
(gold countersunk) |
412 |
|
| HN - 907 |
13 |
1 1/4 x 1/4 Head
(silver dome) |
412 |
|
| HN - 908 |
13 |
1 1/4 x 1/4 Head
(gold dome) |
412 |
|
| HN - 917 |
13 |
1 1/4 x 1/4 Head
(bright gold countersunk) |
412 |
|
| HN - 916 |
13 |
1 1/4 x 3/16 Head
(bronze countersunk) |
412 |
|
Finish Wood Flooring Nails
Finish wood fooring nails are used to install floor and door trim
moldings. These hardened nails are stronger than normal finish
nails and will not bend when driven into most woods. However,
oak and other hardwood moldings should always be drilled to avoid
splitting.
| Product # |
Gauge |
Length
(in inches) |
Approx.
Nails per Lb. |
|
| HN - 913 |
15 |
1 (2d) |
869 |
|
| HN - 914 |
15 |
1 1/4 (3d) |
694 |
|
| HN - 915 |
15 |
1 1/2 (4d) |
602 |
|
Roofing Nails
Roofing nails are thicker (11 gauge) and have a larger head than
both lath and plasterboard nails. Because they are designed for
exterior use, roofing nails are finished with an electrogalvanized
coating that prevents rust and deterioration.
| Product # |
Gauge |
Length
(in inches) |
Approx.
Nails per Lb. |
|
| HN - 909 |
11 |
1 1/4 (3d)
Roofing |
233 |
|
| HN - 910 |
11 |
1 1/2 (4d) |
200 |
|
Lath Nails
Blued nails are economically priced general construction nails
that are also used by carpet installers. The bluing process is
a heat treatment that removes oils usually found on general construction
nails. Therefore, although blued nails are clean, they rust easily.
Blued lath nails are thin (15 gauge) and have small heads.
| Product # |
Gauge |
Length
(in inches) |
Approx.
Nails per Lb. |
|
| HN - 901 |
15 |
1 (2d) |
869 |
|
| HN - 902 |
15 |
1 1/4 (3d) |
694 |
|
Plasterboard Nails
Plasterboard nails have a thick 13 gauge shank and a large head,
and are blued to provide a clean oil-free finish. Also with an
electroplated coating to prevent rust.
| Product # |
Gauge |
Length
(in inches) |
Approx.
Nails per Lb. |
|
| HN - 903 |
13 |
1 1/4 (3d) |
412 |
|
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