KYA L45 16 gauge L-cleat flooring nails measure 1-3/4" / approximately 45 mm and are designed for professional nail-down installation of compatible tongue-and-groove hardwood and engineered wood flooring. The L-shaped head, barbed cleat profile and straight-strip collation are designed for use with compatible 16 gauge flooring nailers.
The 1-3/4" length provides an intermediate option between 1-1/2" L38 cleats and 2" L50 cleats. Professional flooring fastener systems commonly use this length with 5/8" and 3/4" tongue-and-groove flooring, although final fastener selection should follow the flooring manufacturer's installation requirements and the required subfloor penetration.
1-3/4" / 45 mm length: intermediate cleat length for compatible hardwood and engineered flooring systems.
16 gauge format: professional flooring-cleat size used by established hardwood flooring nailer platforms.
L-shaped head: designed for installation through the tongue of nail-down flooring.
Barbed cleat profile: provides mechanical engagement with compatible wood and subfloor materials.
Formed point: designed for penetration into hardwood and suitable wood subfloors.
Straight-strip collation: designed for compatible manual and pneumatic 16 gauge L-cleat flooring nailers.
1,000 pieces per box: commercial packaging for flooring contractors, wholesalers and distributors.
Series options: L38 at 1-1/2" and L50 at 2" are also available in the KYA 16 gauge L-cleat range.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | L45 |
| Fastener Type | L-Cleat Flooring Nail |
| Gauge | 16 Gauge |
| Length | 1-3/4" / approximately 45 mm |
| Head Type | L-Shaped Flooring Cleat Head |
| Profile | Barbed Flooring Cleat |
| Collation | Straight Strip / Glue Collated |
| Material | Steel |
| Pieces per Box | 1,000 pcs |
| Boxes per Carton | 10 boxes |
| Typical Use | Compatible tongue-and-groove hardwood and engineered wood flooring |
KYA supplies three common lengths in its 16 gauge L-cleat range. These lengths provide installers and distributors with options for different flooring profiles and subfloor conditions.
| Model | Length | Gauge | Pcs / Box | Boxes / Carton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L38 | 1-1/2" / 38 mm | 16 Gauge | 1,000 | 10 |
| L45 | 1-3/4" / 45 mm | 16 Gauge | 1,000 | 10 |
| L50 | 2" / 50 mm | 16 Gauge | 1,000 | 10 |
Cleat length should be selected according to the flooring manufacturer's installation instructions, tongue position, flooring thickness, subfloor thickness and required penetration. One flooring thickness does not always correspond to only one cleat length.
The 1-3/4" L45 sits between the shorter 1-1/2" cleat and the longer 2" cleat. This makes it useful where installers require more penetration than a 1-1/2" fastener but do not require the full length of a 2" cleat.
Established 16 gauge flooring fastener systems list 1-3/4" cleats for 5/8", 3/4" and other compatible tongue-and-groove flooring profiles. The actual choice should still be confirmed against the flooring product and subfloor.
The L-shaped head is designed specifically for nail-down wood flooring. During installation, the flooring nailer positions the cleat through the tongue at the required angle while the tool base registers against the flooring surface.
The head provides a defined seating surface at the tongue while the cleat body extends into the subfloor. The next flooring board then covers the fastening location as its groove engages with the tongue.
The formed barbs along the L-cleat provide mechanical engagement with compatible wood and subfloor materials after the fastener is driven. This profile is widely used in professional hardwood flooring cleats.
Fastener holding performance depends on more than the cleat profile. Flooring species, subfloor material, fastener spacing, penetration depth, moisture conditions and installation technique all influence the completed floor assembly.
Professional 1-3/4" 16 gauge cleats are commonly used with 5/8" and 3/4" tongue-and-groove hardwood flooring. Some systems also permit this fastener with other flooring thicknesses depending on the flooring profile and nailer setup.
| Flooring Type | L45 Selection Guidance |
|---|---|
| 5/8" Solid Hardwood | 1-3/4" 16GA cleats are commonly supported by professional flooring fastener systems; verify tongue and subfloor geometry. |
| 3/4" Solid Hardwood | A commonly supported application for 1-3/4" 16GA flooring cleats when adequate penetration is achieved. |
| Engineered Hardwood | Use only when the flooring manufacturer permits 16GA L-cleats and the selected length. |
| Dense or Exotic Flooring | Check whether the flooring manufacturer specifies a thinner 18GA fastener to reduce the risk of tongue damage. |
5/8" hardwood flooring: compatible nail-down tongue-and-groove installations.
3/4" hardwood flooring: solid hardwood installations where 1-3/4" fasteners provide the required penetration.
Selected engineered flooring: only where the flooring manufacturer permits 16 gauge L-cleats.
Oak flooring: professional nail-down tongue-and-groove installation.
Maple flooring: compatible applications using a suitable 16 gauge flooring nailer.
Walnut flooring: nail-down installations where L-cleats are specified.
Hickory flooring: use according to the flooring manufacturer's recommended gauge and fastener length.
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The L45 belongs to the common 16 gauge L-cleat flooring nail platform. Several professional flooring nailers publish fastener ranges that include 1-3/4" L-cleats.
| Tool Family | Published Fastener Range |
|---|---|
| Powernail Model 45 / 45R | 16GA L-cleats in 1-1/2", 1-3/4" and 2" lengths. |
| Powernail 445 Series | 16GA L-cleats from 1-1/2" to 2", including 1-3/4". |
| SENCO SHF200 | 16GA L-head cleats in 1-1/2", 1-3/4" and 2" lengths. |
| Primatech P250AL / P250FL L-Cleat Versions | 16GA L-type nails in 1-1/2", 1-3/4" and 2" lengths. |
| DEWALT DWFP12569 | 16GA L-shaped flooring cleats from 1-1/2" to 2". |
| Freeman PF1618GLCN | 16GA L-cleats from 1-1/2" to 2" on the compatible 16GA configuration. |
Tool compatibility should be confirmed by fastener gauge, L-head profile, cleat length, strip dimensions and exact tool model. Do not rely only on the flooring-nailer brand.
Powernail Model 45 and 445-series flooring nailers are designed around 16 gauge Powercleats from 1-1/2" through 2". Their published fastener listings specifically include a 1-3/4" 16 gauge L-cleat, making this the relevant Powernail platform for the L45 size.
Powernail lists its corresponding 1-3/4" L-cleat for 5/8", 3/4" and 33/32" tongue-and-groove flooring. Flooring-specific requirements should still be confirmed before installation.
The Powernail 50P should not be listed as a standard compatible tool for the KYA L45.
Although the 50P can drive a 1-3/4" long L-cleat, it is an 18 gauge flooring nailer. The KYA L45 on this page is a 16 gauge fastener, so the two systems are dimensionally different.
The SENCO SHF200 is designed for straight-strip 16 gauge L-head flooring cleats from 1-1/2" to 2". SENCO specifically lists a 1-3/4" fastener in this family, making the tool platform suitable for this length when the strip dimensions match.
Primatech P250 flooring nailers are available in multiple fastener configurations. The P250AL and P250FL 16GA L-cleat versions explicitly accept 1-1/2", 1-3/4" and 2" L-type flooring nails.
Because other P250 versions are designed for T-cleats or staples, confirm the complete P250 model and installed magazine before using L45 fasteners.
The DEWALT DWFP12569 accepts 16 gauge L-shaped flooring cleats from 1-1/2" to 2". Its interchangeable base plates are designed for approximately 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" flooring.
BOSTITCH documentation describes the MFN-201 as a 16 gauge L-cleat flooring nailer with a 1-1/2" to 2" fastener range. However, its own detailed fastener table specifically lists 1-1/2" and 2" BOSTITCH cleat SKUs.
For this reason, buyers planning to use a 1-3/4" third-party cleat in an MFN-201 should confirm strip geometry and feeding compatibility with the exact tool before purchasing production quantities.
Sixteen gauge L-cleats are widely used for traditional solid hardwood flooring and compatible engineered flooring. Thinner 18 gauge cleats are available for applications where a smaller fastener is preferred.
For dense exotic species, bamboo, thinner flooring or delicate tongue profiles, some flooring-tool manufacturers recommend 18 gauge cleats because the smaller cross-section can reduce stress on the flooring tongue. Always follow the flooring manufacturer's instructions.
The L-shaped head, formed point and flooring-cleat geometry are designed for tongue-and-groove hardwood installation and can help reduce tongue damage when the correct fastener and tool setup are used.
However, no flooring cleat can guarantee that splitting will never occur. Wood species, moisture content, tongue thickness, fastener gauge, tool setup, cleat length and installation technique all affect the result.
Correctly selected flooring cleats help secure flooring boards to the subfloor, but floor squeaks can result from several parts of the floor system, including subfloor movement, joist movement, inadequate fastening, moisture changes and installation conditions.
For this reason, L45 cleats should not be described as guaranteeing a squeak-free floor. Follow the flooring manufacturer's recommended fastener length, spacing and installation procedure.
Do not assume that a 1-3/4" 16 gauge L-cleat is suitable for every bamboo, cork or laminate product. Many specialty flooring products have different fastening requirements, and some are not intended for cleat-nail installation at all.
Powernail specifically positions its thinner 18 gauge cleat system for many bamboo, exotic and thinner flooring products. Check the flooring manufacturer's installation instructions before selecting L45 for these materials.
The current KYA product information lists 1,000 L45 cleats per box and 10 boxes per carton.
The page also lists approximately 60 cartons per pallet. Final carton and pallet configuration should be confirmed with the quotation because export packing can vary by order and destination.
For an accurate quotation, provide the required quantity, destination market, flooring type, flooring thickness, subfloor material and flooring nailer model.
For engineered flooring, bamboo, dense hardwood or specialty flooring, include the flooring manufacturer's fastening requirements so the appropriate cleat gauge and length can be confirmed.
The current KYA product information lists a minimum order quantity of 50 boxes and indicates that sample quantities can be arranged. Confirm the current MOQ, sample quantity, freight terms and packing when requesting pricing.
The L45 is a 1-3/4" / approximately 45 mm long, 16 gauge L-shaped flooring cleat.
Professional 1-3/4" 16 gauge flooring cleats are commonly used with 5/8" and 3/4" tongue-and-groove hardwood flooring. The exact length should be confirmed from the flooring manufacturer's installation requirements.
Yes, when the engineered-flooring manufacturer permits 16 gauge L-cleats and a 1-3/4" fastener length. Engineered flooring products vary considerably in core construction and tongue geometry.
Yes. Major 16 gauge flooring fastener systems list 1-3/4" cleats for compatible 3/4" tongue-and-groove hardwood installations. Confirm that the cleat provides the required subfloor penetration.
Neither length is universally better. L45 provides less penetration than L50 and can be useful where 1-3/4" is appropriate for the flooring and subfloor combination. Select the length according to the installation specification.
Yes. Powernail explicitly lists 1-3/4" 16 gauge Powercleats for its 445-series flooring nailers.
Yes. Powernail Model 45 is specified for 16 gauge L-cleats in 1-1/2", 1-3/4" and 2" lengths.
No. The Powernail 50P uses 18 gauge L-cleats. Although 1-3/4" is available in that system, the cleat gauge is different from the 16 gauge KYA L45.
Yes. SENCO lists a 1-3/4" 16 gauge L-head flooring cleat for the SHF200 platform.
They fit compatible P250AL and P250FL 16 gauge L-cleat configurations. The P250 family is also available for other fastener types, so confirm the complete tool model before use.
The DWFP12569 has a published range of 1-1/2" to 2" for 16 gauge L-shaped flooring cleats, which includes the 1-3/4" L45 length.
The MFN-201 is published as a 16 gauge L-cleat nailer with a 1-1/2" to 2" range, but BOSTITCH's detailed fastener table specifically lists 1-1/2" and 2" cleats. Confirm 1-3/4" strip compatibility with the exact tool before bulk use.
Only when the bamboo flooring manufacturer permits 16 gauge L-cleats. Some dense bamboo and exotic flooring systems use thinner 18 gauge cleats to reduce stress on the flooring tongue.
Only if the specific laminate product is designed for mechanical fastening with 16 gauge L-cleats. Many laminate flooring products use floating installation systems and should not be nailed through the tongue.
The flooring-cleat geometry is designed to support tongue-and-groove installation, but no fastener can guarantee zero splitting. Wood species, moisture, tongue geometry, tool setup and installation technique all affect the result.
The current KYA packing specification lists 1,000 L45 cleats per box.
KYA currently lists 10 boxes per carton for the L45 configuration.
KYA also lists L38 at 1-1/2" and L50 at 2" in the same 16 gauge L-cleat flooring nail range.
The current KYA product information lists a minimum order quantity of 50 boxes. Confirm the current MOQ when requesting a quotation.
The current product information indicates that sample quantities can be arranged. Confirm the available sample quantity, packaging and freight terms with KYA.
Provide the required quantity, destination market, flooring type, flooring thickness, subfloor material and flooring nailer model. For engineered or specialty flooring, include the flooring manufacturer's fastening requirements.
KYA supplies L45 1-3/4" 16 gauge L-shaped flooring cleats for flooring fastener distributors, hardwood flooring suppliers, contractors and professional installers. Send your required quantity, flooring type, flooring thickness and nailer model to confirm the appropriate supply configuration.
