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product_id: 1834561
title: "Bostitch Hardwood Flooring Cleat Nailer"
brand: "bostitch"
price: "€ 1034.60"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1834561-bostitch-hardwood-flooring-cleat-nailer
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# 420 in-lbs driving power High-capacity magazine Aircraft-grade aluminum build Bostitch Hardwood Flooring Cleat Nailer

**Brand:** bostitch
**Price:** € 1034.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Nail your flooring game with pro-grade power and precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bostitch Hardwood Flooring Cleat Nailer by bostitch
- **How much does it cost?** € 1034.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1834561-bostitch-hardwood-flooring-cleat-nailer)

## Best For

- bostitch enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bostitch brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Wide Composite Base:** Extra-wide base stabilizes the tool, reducing misfires and enhancing accuracy on every nail.
- • **Precision Pneumatic Power:** Delivers 420 inch-pounds of driving force for flawless flooring installation every time.
- • **Versatile Fastening Range:** Compatible with 1-1/2 to 2-inch L-shaped flooring cleats for maximum project flexibility.
- • **Durable Aircraft-Grade Aluminum:** Lightweight yet rugged construction ensures long-lasting performance and easy handling.
- • **Complete Kit with Rubber-Tipped Mallet:** Includes a graphite mallet designed to protect your flooring while driving nails efficiently.

## Overview

The BOSTITCH Pneumatic Flooring Nailer (MIIFN) is engineered for professional-grade hardwood floor installation, featuring 420 inch-pounds of driving power, a high-capacity magazine, and a durable aircraft-grade aluminum body. Designed for 1-1/2 to 2-inch L-shaped cleats, it includes a rubber-tipped mallet to protect surfaces, making it the ultimate tool for flawless, efficient flooring projects backed by a 7-year limited warranty.

## Description

BostitchFlooring Nailer, Pneumatic, 1-1/2- to 2-Inch (MIIIFN)

## Features

- 1-1/2-inch to 2-inch pneumatic flooring nailer for driving L-shaped flooring cleats
- High-speed; extra-wide composite base; high-capacity magazine; 420 inch-pounds of driving power
- Constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum
- Includes rubber-tipped mallet. Fastener Type / Gauge: 16 GA Cleat

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | BOSTITCH |
| Part Number | MIIFN |
| Item Weight | 13.98 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 22 x 16 x 4.5 inches |
| Item model number | MIIFN |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | One Size |
| Color | Multi |
| Style | Nailer |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Material | Blend |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Power Source | Air Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | Nailer, Graphite Mallet |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 7 year limited warranty |

## Images

![Bostitch Hardwood Flooring Cleat Nailer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Et3k21T3L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this Nailer for 15 gauge or 16 gauge cleats for hardwood floor installation or does it matter? can it use both?**
A: Use only Bostitch Cleat nails . The only option with the cleat nails they give you is the length of them . 1 1/2” or 2 “ . Gauge is irrelevant . Good for 3/4” thick flooring only . My go to cleat nailer for a very long time .

**Q: Is this too powerful for Brazialian Chestnut? (PS, Maybe part of the issue was the size of the cleat ... that it should be 18 gauge rather than 15 to avoid splitting.)**
A: I agree with Finbar.  This gun would NOT be too powerful for solid Brazilian Chestnut.  It has a Janka (hardness) rating of 3540 whereas I used it on Brazilian Cherry which is 2760.  The higher the rating, the harder the wood.  This chestnut is the second hardest in the Janka list I found by The Hardwood Guys.  Google is your friend!  We used this gun to install about 2000 sq. ft. of Brazilian Cherry.  The gun never failed.  I would only warn you that you may have misfires when the nail count is close to the last nail, so watch your nail count and refill before it gets down too close to the end. Also, you want to make sure that you are giving your gun enough psi because a drop can also cause a misfire (partial penetration).  I would set the compressor to automatically build back up to the max psi that you choose (see what the gun requires).  We hung somewhere between 90 psi and 100 psi, if my memory serves me correctly. I highly recommend this gun.  Even a 5'4" computer-girl could use it!

**Q: Hi, even though bostich speficies 16 ga, people have used it with 18 gauge L cleats.  Does anyone know what brand 18ga cleats have worked?  Freeman??**
A: BOSTITCH  offers a conversion kit, part # MIIIFN-KIT that provides all of the parts necessary for this conversion. The tool will then drive the Bostitch FLN-150 and FLN-200 flooring cleats.

**Q: If I buy the 15 guage cleats from Lumber Liquidators do you think it will work in the MIIIFN or will it jam. Where do I find right ones if need to?**
A: The Bostitch cleats are 15.5 gauge. 15 gauge cleats will probably jam. Even the right size cleats will jam occasionally. I had one or two jams in each room that I did. I bought mine at Home Depot. Any store that sells Bostitch nailers will have them.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bostitch Floor Nailer
*by M***N on August 2, 2009*

I've rented other nailers but because of problems with rentals I decided to buy this one. To be fair, rentals receive a lot of punishment and the jams I experienced might have been caused by abuse and neglect. But when Home Depot salesmen can't figure out the problems, that indicates something wrong with the brand. Also, these other brands are extremely difficult and complicated to load. I won't mention those brand names here, but this one made by Bostitch is far superior to the others I've tried. Loading was extremely easy - drop the nail strip in and close the loader! Also, the loader moves with the last nail in the strip so you can see when you are running out of nails. You don't even need to pick the loader up off the floor to reload - just drop in another strip (like a paper stapler) and go for it. I did have one jam, I believe caused by a defective nail which broke into two pieces and one piece got caught in the "delivery chute." I merely removed the bottom plate (with the allen wrench provided with the nailer) and extracted (let it fall out) the broken nail. No other problems have occurred. It doesn't take much of a whack to make this gun drive the nail, so be careful to avoid "double tapping"... that is when you strike the nailer with the mallet (again, provided with the nailer) snap it back up - do not let it bounce as that can cause the nailer to jump away from the board and drive another nail into the top of the board. I suppose all nailers can experience this problem, but it seems to be more severe with easier to use nailers like this one. The ease of hitting goes a long way to help you finish your job and not be worn out doing it! The high design means you don't need to be on your knees to use it. Comparing this to a rental, I did two rooms with the same area dimensions(both were rectangles with no special cutting). One was last year with a rental nailer; the latter was with the Bostitch. Last year's floor took 13 hours to complete. The floor I just finished (with the new Bostitch) took 5 hours (including the 10 minutes spent on the broken nail). This is a great nailer; I highly recommend it! It came with all attachments for different floor thicknesses - all I had to buy was an air hose hook up (to the nailer) and nails. Now if the can just invent one that nails close to the wall...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the money - updated
*by R***E on May 8, 2012*

So far I have used this to install 200 square feet of flooring and I did not have any problems. I only misfired 3 nails two of which were the first two nails I fired with the gun.I do have some experience with the lower cost hardwood floor nail guns. While they did not misfire into the wood very often in my experience they do tend to jam, forcing you to stop working, disconnect the gun, and clean it out.I am very happy with my purchase and I plan to sell the gun used when I am finished the other 300 square feet I need to install. Resale value on this nail gun is very high, making it more affordable to buy the gun then rent it.Update-I have finished my project and the nail gun worked flawlessly throughout all 500 square feet of flooring. I did not have a single jam in the gun, and I only had to rip out a few boards for misfires, all of which were most likely my fault. I also was able to work on my project over a month which I could never had done if I rented a gun.I plan to rent my gun out to two friends so they can install hardwood in their homes and then sell it used. I may even recoup all of my costs back.Update 2- Started on my second project, about 500 square feet of flooring at my friends house. He did have a lot more misfires then I did, however I was not the one using the gun. I feel he was not hitting it hard enough. Also we did have our first jam. The gun was relatively easy to take apart and unjam, just 3 hex bolts.So overall it has fired about 2500 nails thus far, there have been about 50 misfires (90% of which were the fault of the user) and one jam. Not bad I think.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ solid setup - worth the money
*by G***S on December 28, 2011*

I recently bought this nailer to install 3/4" brazilian koa over 3/4" osb. The first thing i noticed is that the nailer includes a foot piece for the nailer called "adapter for factory finished flooring". This piece is not shown in the pictures but is a very handy addition as it allows you to move from strip to strip (there are small rollers on the bottom of the foot) and tap the strip into place by hitting the foot piece rather than the strips themselves.The instructions are complete but somewhat opaque. Once you know what they want you to do the instructions are apparent in their intent. For instance, the foot can be installed in either of two orientations - I, of course, had it backwards at first. The irritating thing is that the nailer works in that orientation as well.... just not very well.The handle should be longer to allow a more upright operating position.One could readily craft a longer handle as it is joined to the body of the nailer by a very simple "L" bolt (NOT "U") arrangement.Note that you will need a 3/8" x1/4" (nipple diameter) male air inlet to connect to your air supply-not the more common 1/4" diameter threaded piece.

## Frequently Bought Together

- BOSTITCH Flooring Nailer, Pneumatic, 1-1/2- to 2-Inch (MIIIFN)
- 2 PACK BOSTITCH FLN-200 2-Inch Flooring L-Nail, 1000-Per Box
- BOSTITCH Flooring Nails, L-Nail, 2-Inch, 1000-Pack (FLN-200)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*