Can I Nail Down Click Lock Flooring

Nailing laminate planks down will cause damage that will not only make the floor useless, but also void your warranty. The proper way to install laminate flooring is to use the tongue and groove locking system to click planks together, creating a smooth and seamless floating surface.

Can you nail down a click lock hardwood flooring?

Some “click lock” flooring requires the installer to put a nail through the groove side of the board instead of the traditional tongue side. The Powernail 2000 is one of the few nailers able to do so. This is because the base adjusts above and below the floor board to get a tight fit inside the nail pocket.

Is it OK to nail laminate flooring?

Nailing laminate flooring is not recommended, but screws can be used if you approach it carefully. If you can avoid it, it’s best not to make holes in your laminate at all.