Maze Nails HF167112 Hardened Flooring Nails 2.25 in 152 Ct

Product Description

The MAZE NAILS HF167112 is a hardened flooring nail engineered for blind-nailing solid hardwood flooring installations. At 2.25 inches in length and 11.5 gauge, these nails feature sharp spiral threads that bite into subfloor material and resist withdrawal once driven. The countersunk casing head sits flush or below the surface for a clean finish, while the extra-stiff stock keeps the nail driving straight without deflection. Each box contains 152 nails and weighs approximately 1 pound, making it a practical single-job or top-off quantity for flooring crews.

These nails are suited for residential and light commercial hardwood flooring work where a blind-nail technique is used along tongue-and-groove boards. They are driven at an angle through the tongue of each flooring board, concealing the fastener from the finished surface. Flooring contractors, finish carpenters, and skilled DIYers installing solid strip or plank hardwood flooring will find this nail size and gauge appropriate for standard 3/4-inch hardwood over wood subfloor.

Key Features

• Sharp spiral threads provide maximum withdrawal resistance in wood subfloor
• Extra-stiff 11.5-gauge stock drives straight without bending under mallet or nailer impact
• Countersunk casing head seats flush for concealed blind-nail installation
• 2.25-inch length suited to 3/4-inch hardwood flooring over plywood subfloor
• Hardened construction resists deformation during driving

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style flooring nail for use with manual flooring mallets or compatible pneumatic and manual flooring nailers that accept 11.5-gauge cleat-style or spiral shank nails at 2.25 inches in length. Verify tool chuck and magazine compatibility before use.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a flooring contractor or finish carpenter following NWFA guidelines for solid hardwood flooring. Ensure the subfloor is clean, flat, and structurally sound before fastening. When using a manual or pneumatic flooring nailer, confirm the tool is set to the correct depth of drive to prevent surface damage to the flooring board. Always wear appropriate eye and hearing protection during nailing operations.