Flooring Cleats Nails

Industrial Flooring Cleat Nails for Hardwood Installation

KYA Fasteners’ flooring cleat nails, available in L-shaped and T-shaped heads, are engineered for secure fastening in hardwood flooring, subflooring, and decorative paneling applications. Featuring serrated ribs for strong grip and a smooth section to allow seasonal wood movement, these nails are typically 16-gauge or 18-gauge, with 20-gauge options for engineered flooring. Made from solid steel, they ensure durability and are compatible with most flooring nailers, offering reliable performance for high-hardness woods like Tigerwood, Cumaru, or Amendoim.

What Are Flooring Cleat Nails?

Flooring cleat nails are specialized fasteners with L- or T-shaped heads, designed for installing 3/4” solid hardwood planks to wooden subfloors. Their ribbed shanks grip the subfloor tightly, while the smooth upper portion accommodates wood expansion and contraction due to temperature and humidity changes. Available in 16-gauge, 18-gauge, and 20-gauge for engineered flooring, these nails are ideal for high-hardness woods and provide long-lasting stability.

Cleat Nails vs. Staples

When choosing between cleat nails and staples, consider the flooring type, thickness, and Janka hardness rating. Cleat nails are better suited for thicker, harder woods due to their deep penetration and strong grip. They allow greater movement in high-humidity areas, ensuring long-term flooring stability. Staples may be more cost-effective but are less ideal for hardwoods. Ensure you have the appropriate nailer or stapler for your project to optimize installation efficiency.

Features of L-Cleat Nails

• Compatible with most 16-gauge L-cleat flooring nailers

• Solid steel construction for durability

• Glue-collated for easy loading

• Serrated edges for tight grip to prevent creaking

• Innovative L-shaped head to minimize splitting in hard woods

• Suitable for any floor nailer designed for 16-gauge L-cleats

Features of T-Cleat Nails

• Compatible with most 16-gauge T-cleat flooring nailers

• Full-hard carbon-steel construction to prevent bending

• Glue-collated for consistent performance

• Wide-head wedge-shaped design for tight flooring

• Well-defined barbs to prevent nail backing out

• Cupped point to minimize wood splitting in hard species

• Suitable for tongue-and-groove floors, decorative paneling, and subflooring

• Supports angle and face nailing without flooring damage

T-Cleat Nails Demonstration Video

Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Flooring Cleat Nails

What are flooring cleat nails used for?

They are used for installing 3/4” solid hardwood floors, decorative paneling, and subflooring, ensuring secure fastening in various industrial applications.

What is the difference between L-cleat and T-cleat nails?

L-cleat nails have an L-shaped head to minimize splitting, while T-cleat nails feature a wide-head wedge design for tight flooring and are ideal for tongue-and-groove applications.

Are cleat nails compatible with standard flooring nailers?

Yes, they are compatible with most 16-gauge L-cleat and T-cleat flooring nailers for versatile use.

Why are cleat nails preferred for hardwood flooring?

Their ribbed shanks provide strong grip, and the smooth section allows wood movement, making them ideal for hardwoods and high-humidity areas.

What gauges are available for cleat nails?

KYA Fasteners offers 16-gauge, 18-gauge, and 20-gauge cleat nails for solid and engineered flooring.

How do cleat nails prevent wood splitting?

The L-shaped head and cupped point design cut through wood cleanly, minimizing splitting in hard wood species.

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