15.5-16 ga Flooring Cleat Nails for Solid Hardwood and Engineered Flooring

Product Information

Flooring Cleat Nails are 15.5-16 gauge L-cleat or T-cleat fasteners used for blind nailing through the tongue of solid hardwood flooring and compatible nail-down engineered flooring. The cleat profile and ribbed or serrated shank create positive engagement in an approved wood subfloor while keeping the fixing hidden after the next board is fitted.

L-cleats have an L-shaped head profile, while T-cleats use a T-shaped head. Both styles are designed for dedicated flooring nailers, but they are not automatically interchangeable. The correct gauge, cleat profile, length and drive plate must match the flooring nailer, board thickness, flooring manufacturer's instructions and subfloor construction.

A dedicated pneumatic Flooring Nailer is recommended for consistent angled placement through the tongue without damaging the board face. These cleats are not intended for floating or click-lock floors, concrete-only substrates, face nailing finished surfaces, or use in framing and finish nailers that are not approved for the selected cleat format.

Features & Benefits

• 15.5-16 GA FLOORING CLEATS - Sized for compatible professional flooring nailers and nail-down timber flooring systems.
• L-CLEAT OR T-CLEAT OPTIONS - Select the head profile required by the flooring nailer and installation specification.
• ENHANCED SUBFLOOR ENGAGEMENT - Ribbed or serrated cleat geometry helps resist withdrawal from approved wood substrates.
• CONCEALED TONGUE FASTENING - Driven at an angle through the tongue so the fixing is covered by the next flooring board.
• SOLID AND ENGINEERED FLOORING - Suitable for solid hardwood and only those engineered boards approved for nail-down installation.
• PNEUMATIC FLOORING NAILER READY - Designed for controlled depth and positioning with a compatible dedicated flooring tool.