What staples to use for wood?
Use 18 GA 1-1/2″ long staples when installing thinner 1/2″ thick solid wood floors (per manufacturer’s recommendation). Use 15 GA 1-3/4″ long staples when installing 3/4″ solid wood flooring, when 3/4″ plywood is applied directly over a concrete slab—so that the staple does not go through the 3/4″ plywood, hitting the concrete. Many cabinet shops …