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Can I Use a Nail Gun to Install Hardwood Floor?

While a nail gun is a useful tool for installing some types of flooring, it's not the right tool for hardwood floors.

Hardwood floors are typically installed using a flooring nailer, which is a specialized tool designed specifically for this purpose. Flooring nailers use nails that are the correct size and type for hardwood flooring, and they drive the nails at a precise angle to ensure the planks are securely fastened to the subfloor.

If you tried using a regular nail gun to install hardwood floors, it could damage the wood, split the planks, or even cause the floor to buckle or warp.