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Top > Fasteners & Adhesives > Staples

Question:

What is the size of the floor nail that is required to install 2 1/4 inch wood flooring.

Answer:

I used 1.5" (I think) staples and they seemed to hold very well.

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Answered By: Ren Molnar

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