The 9 Best engineered wood nailers (2023 reviews)

The latest bostitch engineered wood nailer is an absolute beast in terms of its features, and rightfully takes the top spot with ease. This floor nailer works very well. It is easy to handle and robust and so far has done 400 sq ft of 2.25 flooring (3000 staples) with no problems. It is designed with a longer handle and a comfortable rubber grip. That compressor is noisy as heck and will probably turn on every dozen cleats, but it will definitely work.

It is used for 3/4 inch hardwood, used for 2 inch cleats and works flawlessly. It’s best to use the flooring nailer hammer to strike the trigger. It's well balanced, easy to use, and sturdy. These are made of some type of vey hard and slick plastic.

Why We Like This:

Non-marring, interchangeable base plates for 1/2-in through 3/4-in flooring
Much quieter when nailing than ramsond
Easy to load and no nail jams
Works every time with bostitch nails, not so with staples

Best With No missfires: Dewalt engineered wood Nailer

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The dewalt engineered wood nailer gives the top-tier nailer a run for their money by offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. This nailer works best with 15.5 gauge cramps, particularly on hard wood floor. It uses the exact staples of course. This is an air tool, the large chamber fills with air and when you strike with the hammer it drives the nail with said air. The plastic plate that sits on top of the wood is not scratchy. It takes a good hit with the mallet to get the clear seat fully.

The nail gun comes with different size pads for different size flooring. The unit needs to be lifted straight up after a nail is installed. It comes with Allen wrenches for any bolts to change the shoes.

Why We Like This:

Easy to use, and a quality gun
Jam free at 5, 000 nails
Not too light nor too heavy
For versatility with a variety of flooring thicknesses

Best For weekend warrior: Numax Flooring Nailer

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The numax flooring nailer gives the top-tier nailer a run for their money by offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. If you are a residential handyman and have a hardwood floor to install this product is perfect. This durable and lightweight air powered flooring nailer stapler features a semi. It feels really solid and performs consistently. It is ideal for the installation of tongue and groove hardwood flooring. It is designed for applications such as framing, subfloors and roof decking.

The unit comes with a rubber faced mallet that is comfortable and durable. It is packaged in a sturdy box, but not as convenient as a plastic case with carry handle.

Why We Like This:

Works fine, very effective with a little practice, even on some hard brazilian cherry
Easy to use easy cheaper than renting the same gun
Very nice quality and flawless performance
Good value for money even with the usd/gbp exchange rate, tax and postage

Best With Roller: Freeman engineered wood Nailer

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention freeman engineered wood nailer for regular usage. This durable and lightweight air powered flooring nailer stapler features a semi. It looks impressive, feels very durable and appears to be constructed very well. The rubber / iron mallet that comes with the nailer is solid and works great. The hard case does the job, includes eye glasses, allen wrenches, manual, and a bottle of oil. It's definitely a plus to have the option of using three different fasteners.

The unit appears well built and comes with a nice plastic case, eye protection, a mallet, and other assorted accessories. The shoe balances well and sits firmly and squarely in the nailing flange. It is easy to use, easy to load, and the mallet is sturdy.

Why We Like This:

Very easy to use and no jams
Great little tool for installing hardwood floors
Air leaks, no jams, no problems

Best For solid wood Floor: Freeman Flooring Stapler

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate nailer. The freeman flooring stapler is exactly that - it's a simple nailer that hits all the right notes. This durable and lightweight air powered nail gun is built to last and features this tool. It is compatible with 18 gauge brad nails from 5/8" to 1-5/8" and 18 gauge 1/4" narrow crown staples from 1/2" to 1-5/. The gun works just fine for shooting down flooring.

This nailer features an angled flooring attachment that allows you to convert your brad nailer/ stapler into a flooring nailer/ stapler for 4-in-1 functionality. The gun can be used as a regular stapler as well by just removing the handy alignment gauge. This tool is for engineered flooring. It works perfect for laying 1200 sqf of hardwood.

Why We Like This:

Very solid engineered hardwood floor stapler
Inexpensive, easy to use, never jammed
Good brand reputation

Best For tight space: Powernail engineered wood Nailer

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If you want nothing less than best desirable nailer, then powernail engineered wood nailer is the one you should definitely consider, as it manages to bring a lot to the table. This tool will get you closer to the wall than almost any other nailer. It is made for a much better install and way less exposed nails. It will also countersink unset cleat nails. It works well once you learn to press hard enough but not too hard. It is less of a nail gun and more of a pneumatic hammer.

The Specially designed tip is angled to fit into the nail pocket, magnetic to hold cleats securely and rotates to fit in tight spaces pressure activated and fits in the palm of your hand. It will easily bend the cleats if you’re not careful to line the tool up straight, but if you are careful and take your time, this won’t be a huge problem.

Why We Like This:

Great product when laying hardwood flooring
Will work beautifully in tight places like small closets
Must have for hardwood flooring job
Holds cleats snuggly and sinks them into the tongue

Best For sliding The Gun: Bostitch cleat Nailer

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The bostitch cleat nailer's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. The BOSTITCH MIIIFN IS A VERRY FINE TOOL, DOES A GREAT JOB OF INSTALLING A SOLID T & G 3/4" WOOD FLOOR. It is constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum. It provides all of the parts necessary for this conversion. It makes life alot easier when you are working on a large floor.

The big foot base with rollers doesn't scuff the finish at all and the rollers are great for sliding the gun down the row. It is a fantastic tool. It is a must have, considering all the time you're going to spend on your knees. It does come with a mallet/hammer to trigger the gun.

Why We Like This:

Easy to set up and easy to use
Bulletproof,no jams, sets the nail perfectly each time,would recommend to anyone
Just a great wood floor nailing tool
Minimal assembly required and straightforward directions to use

Best For engineered Hardwood: 3PLUS engineered wood Nailer

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Next on the list, we've got yet another nailer that manages to win our hearts. It's the 3plus engineered wood nailer and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient nailer you can buy. If you are going to install engineered flooring this is the main tool you will need for a staple application. It can shoot 18 gage 3/4-2 inch long brad nails in addition to 1/2-1-1/2 staples with 1/4 inch crown. The angle adapter is removable so you can use it as a regular stapler or finish nailer. It's only plastic, so no amount of tightening the knobs will give enough friction to keep the slippery parts in place.

The adjustable flooring foot is light weight plastic and is not going to last very long. This makes it a little slower than the mallet operated units with a dedicated shoe.

Why We Like This:

Awesome air tool for diy homeowners
Easy to use and load staples
New and hot release

Best For applications: Numax engineered wood Nailer

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Not everyone likes to purchase nailer for their regular usage, but the numax engineered wood nailer would be an anomoly. This convenient option will save your back and help to reduce fatigue when working for long stretches of time. It includes a fiberglass mallet with a padded grip and rubber head, three interchangeable base plates, air tool oil, and adjustment tools, and is covered by numax. It has design for kneeling or standing during operation. The chamber for nails only holds one strip at a time, so it has to be VERY low to get a second strip to load, so it causes a lot of checking to get the new strip of nails to load.

The two handles are handy, when switching from kneeling to standing position. It works with 9/16" solid t&g strand woven bamboo. The standard straight air line attachment can obstruct the device from getting in close when you couple with a line.

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