Bostitch 2-in-1 Flooring Tool - 15.5 GA Staples & 16 GA L-Cleats - Pneumatic Nailer - Multi Color - BTFP12569

This nailer works great. I highly recommend it, and I would not hesitate to but it again, after having used it.I installed over 600 sq ft of 3/4" prefinished hardwood oak flooring, and had no issues with the tool. I had several jams that were operator error (not striking the plunger hard enough). I only had one jam that I could not attribute to my own mistake. The jams are pretty easy to clear using the allen wrenches supplied with the nailer, so it was not a big deal.The tool is very easy to load the cleats into. The nailer is also supposed to be able to shoot staples, but I did not use that feature and cannot comment how it works in that application.The tool comes with the nylon base for 3/4" flooring preinstalled, so I did not have to switch to one of the other sizes. I had seen some comments posted prior to me buying this saying that the nailer marred prefinished flooring and you needed to put something under it to keep from having that happen. I had no issues with any damage to the surface of the prefinished flooring. The only thing I did was to periodically (once every box of flooring or so) wipe off nylon base to make sure there was nothing on it to scratch the floor. I suspect their issues might have been small loose pieces of steel from the cleats getting wedged in the nylon base as they used it. I did use Bostich brand cleats with this - so maybe cheaper versions have loose debris with the cleats.I also saw a few reviews saying that the mallet included with the tool is not good quality. I almost ordered an extra one when I ordered this nailer to make sure I did not have down time due to the mallet breaking. I was NOT gentle with the mallet, and I had none of the issues people commented on - the head stayed firmly on the mallet and never showed any indication of play or looseness. The rubber face on the mallet used to strike the plunger on the nailed still looks like new after installing over 600 sq ft of flooring.

Works as described. No jamming or errors. Installed 1000 sqft with 2" cleats. Don't rent, just buy.

Bostich is the brand that sets the standard in pneumatic nail guns, and this is no exception. Used it to install a prefinished hardwood floor in my house and it drove every nail with ease. Because it comes with adjustment pads to accommodate different thickness of hardwood and a driving hammer, it is a great value for the money. 20 creates of hardwood later and it shows no sign of wear! The design makes it easy to use and is ergonomically designed to fit in tight spaces.

Good nailer. Used it for 3/4 in pre finished Oak flooring.

This tool works very well! Quality is excellent and is Naila’s perfect every time.