For the tightest floor possible choose the1-1/2” x 16 Ga Porta-Nail by PNI. Porta-Nails are designed specifically for tongue and groove wood floors using the Porta-Nailer and or Portamatic flooring installation tools This fastener has been the standard for close to 50 years and is recommended for use when installing 1/ 2 “ to 3/4” Solid wood flooring on a 3/4"subfloor that is secured to concrete. The patent Porta-Nail offers the following features: Wide head wedge shaped design with well defined barbs which prevent the nail from backing out. A cupped point which enables the nail to cut through the wood thus minimizing the potential for splitting. These design features provide for the greatest impact and holding power to ensure that your floor lasts a lifetime. One pack of 1000 Porta-Nails will nail approximately 200 square feet of tongue and groove flooring. For use in Porta Nailer Models 401, 402, 501,410, 421 and 470. Caution: Do not use in any tool requir

PNI’s 418A Portamatic Evolution is designed to give you tight floors and exact nail placement for 3/8" to 5/8" Engineered and Horizontal or Vertical Grain Bamboo flooring requiring the use of an 18 ga nail to reduce the risk of splitting the tongue of the wood or dimpling the top prefinished surface. (Nails are available in lengths of 1-1/4 In. # 41801 and 1-1/2 In. # 41802) Today’s imported and prefinished floors need special attention for the nail placement and protecting the top edge of the factory finish. The 418A delivers with an 18 ga nail and adjustable base plate second to none. First, it sets against the front of the tongue, reducing the risk of damaging the top edge of the flooring. Second, it features a shim-less height adjustment through the action of an easy to adjust cam mechanism.