1-1/2 Inch L Flooring Cleat Nails 16 Gauge are glue collated L-shaped hardwood flooring cleats designed for installing 1/2" to 3/4" solid wood flooring. Made from carbon steel, these flooring cleat nails feature an L-shaped head with defined barbs, a 7.5mm wide head, and a cupped point to help reduce wood splitting during installation.
KYA Fasteners supplies 16 gauge L flooring cleat nails in 1-1/2", 1-3/4", and 2" lengths for hardwood flooring, subflooring, decorative paneling, and ceiling applications. The L38 model is 38mm / 1-1/2" long, packed 100 nails per strip, 1000 nails per box, 10 boxes per carton, and 60 cartons per pallet.
L-shaped head with barbs: Helps lock hardwood flooring boards in place and reduce movement after installation.
16 gauge carbon steel: Provides strong fastening performance for hardwood flooring and flooring-related installation work.
Cupped point design: Helps reduce splitting in hardwood and supports cleaner fastening through the flooring tongue.
Glue collated strips: 100 cleats per strip support smooth feeding and reduced jamming in compatible flooring nailers.
Three length options: L38 1-1/2", L45 1-3/4", and L50 2" are available for different flooring thicknesses and installation needs.
Bulk packaging: 1000 nails per box and 10 boxes per carton for flooring installers, distributors, wholesalers, and OEM buyers.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | 1-1/2 Inch L Flooring Cleat Nails 16 Gauge |
| Product Type | L-Shaped Flooring Cleat Nails |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Collation Type | Glue Collated |
| Gauge | 16 Gauge / 1.52mm; 18 Gauge / 1.18mm options available |
| Standard Length | 1-1/2 in. / 38mm |
| Available Lengths | 1-1/2 in. / 38mm, 1-3/4 in. / 45mm, 2 in. / 50mm |
| Head Diameter | 7.5mm |
| Head Type | L-Shaped Head with Barbs |
| Point Type | Cupped Point |
| Packaging | 1000 nails/box, 10 boxes/carton, 45–60 cartons/pallet |
| Compatible Tools | Most 16-gauge L-cleat flooring nailers |
| Main Applications | 1/2"–3/4" solid hardwood flooring, subflooring, decorative paneling, ceiling installations, and related wood flooring work |
| Model | Length | Pcs/Strip | Pcs/Box | Boxes/Carton | Cartons/Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L38 | 38mm / 1-1/2" | 100 | 1000 | 10 | 60 |
| L45 | 45mm / 1-3/4" | 100 | 1000 | 10 | 60 |
| L50 | 50mm / 2" | 100 | 1000 | 10 | 45 |
16 gauge L flooring cleat nails are designed for professional hardwood flooring installation where stable board holding, clean tongue fastening, and reduced splitting are required. They are suitable for flooring contractors, hardwood flooring installers, flooring tool distributors, hardware wholesalers, and private-label fastener brands.
Installing 1/2" to 3/4" solid hardwood flooring
Tongue-and-groove hardwood floor installation
Subflooring and flooring understructure fastening
Decorative wood paneling installation
Ceiling installations and interior wood finishing work
Flooring repair, renovation, and contractor supply applications
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These cleats are designed for most 16-gauge L-cleat flooring nailers. Before bulk ordering, confirm gauge, cleat length, L-head profile, strip length, magazine type, flooring thickness, and nailer model.
| Tool Matching Factor | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Gauge | Use with flooring nailers designed for 16 gauge L-cleat flooring nails. |
| Cleat Length | Confirm the tool supports 1-1/2", 1-3/4", or 2" L-cleats according to installation needs. |
| Head Type | Confirm the tool accepts L-shaped cleat heads with 7.5mm wide head design. |
| Strip Format | Use 100 pcs/strip glue collated cleats for stable magazine feeding. |
| Flooring Thickness | Match cleat length to flooring thickness, wood species, subfloor type, and manufacturer installation requirements. |
| Selection Factor | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Flooring Thickness | Use 1-1/2", 1-3/4", or 2" cleats according to 1/2"–3/4" hardwood flooring thickness and subfloor conditions. |
| Gauge | 16 gauge provides strong holding power for solid hardwood flooring. 18 gauge can be selected for thinner or more delicate flooring systems when required. |
| Head Design | L-shaped head with barbs is recommended where floor movement resistance and secure tongue fastening are required. |
| Point Type | Cupped point helps reduce splitting in hardwood and supports cleaner penetration during flooring installation. |
| Tool Compatibility | Confirm the nailer accepts 16 gauge L-cleats, selected length, 100 pcs/strip, and glue-collated format. |
| Packaging | Confirm pcs per strip, pcs per box, boxes per carton, pallet quantity, barcode labels, carton marks, and OEM packaging requirements. |
For flooring fastener distributors, flooring tool suppliers, hardware wholesalers, contractor supply channels, hardwood flooring installers, and private-label brands, the key purchasing factors are cleat compatibility, length accuracy, head consistency, point quality, strip feeding stability, and export packaging strength.
L38, L45, and L50 sizes cover common 1-1/2", 1-3/4", and 2" flooring cleat requirements.
1000 nails per box and 10 boxes per carton support wholesale inventory and contractor supply.
Glue collated 100 pcs/strip format supports smooth feeding in compatible flooring nailers.
Carbon steel construction and L-head barbs support secure hardwood flooring installation.
OEM packaging, private label, barcode labels, carton marks, and pallet packing can be discussed.
KYA Fasteners supplies flooring cleat nails, flooring staples, brad nails, finish nails, coil nails, framing nails, roofing nails, staples, nailers, staplers, and industrial fastening products for global B2B customers. For 16 gauge L flooring cleat nails, KYA focuses on cleat size accuracy, L-head forming quality, point consistency, glue collation stability, tool matching, and export packaging support.
Application matching: Cleat length, gauge, head design, point type, and packing can be selected according to flooring thickness and installation requirements.
Tool compatibility support: KYA can help confirm compatibility with most 16-gauge L-cleat flooring nailers.
Bulk supply capability: Suitable for importers, wholesalers, flooring distributors, flooring tool suppliers, and hardware brands.
OEM service: Private label, box design, barcode labels, carton marks, pallet packing, and export packaging can be supported.
They are used for installing 1/2" to 3/4" solid hardwood flooring, tongue-and-groove flooring, subflooring, decorative paneling, ceiling installations, and flooring renovation work.
These cleats are compatible with most 16-gauge L-cleat flooring nailers. Buyers should confirm cleat length, head shape, strip format, and nailer magazine requirements before ordering.
L-shaped flooring cleats have an L-head with defined barbs that help hold flooring boards securely and reduce movement after installation.
A cupped point helps reduce wood splitting and supports cleaner fastening through hardwood flooring tongues, especially in harder wood species.
KYA supplies L38 1-1/2" / 38mm, L45 1-3/4" / 45mm, and L50 2" / 50mm L flooring cleat nails.
16 gauge cleats provide strong holding power for many solid hardwood flooring installations. 18 gauge cleats may be selected for thinner or more delicate flooring systems. The final choice should follow the flooring manufacturer’s installation requirements.
Standard packaging is 100 nails per strip, 1000 nails per box, 10 boxes per carton, and 45–60 cartons per pallet depending on cleat length.
Glue collation keeps cleats aligned in strips, supports smoother magazine feeding, reduces downtime, and helps prevent jams in compatible flooring nailers.
Yes. KYA can support OEM boxes, private labels, barcode labels, carton marks, pallet packing, and export packaging for flooring fastener distributors, hardware brands, and contractor supply channels.
