What is the best way to install flooring nails level, without a nail gun?

I got a very nice air compressor just didn't buy a nail gun yet. Can I use a hammer to get the floor nails level or slightly under subfloor?





Thanks!What is the best way to install flooring nails level, without a nail gun?
From you question it is not clear what you are actually installing.





If you are using tongue and groove hardwood flooring, you really need an appropriate flooring nailer. Nailing through the tongue not only hides the nails, it helps hold the flooring tight together as well.





The action used for a flooring nailer helps pull the boards together. Instead of just pulling a trigger, you usually hit the nailer with a mallet, which drives the boards together as the nail is placed.





If you are installing sub-floor, you are fine without a nail gun. One extra blow from the hammer will set the nail just fine and leave a small dimple in the sub-floor. The dimple is not a problem. The sub-floor does not need to be perfect for carpet or hardwood. You will need to put down a backer for tile or vinyl, so it is not a problem for those either. Do make sure you use a good adhesive for sub-floor in addition to nailing.What is the best way to install flooring nails level, without a nail gun?
yea i think u can...i see no problem in it...but nail gun is way better to use lol
I wouldn't - it would take forever and you'd risk damaging the lip on the board if you missed the nail. You can rent flooring guns - the kind you smack with a mallet - those are preferred over any other method.
try a finishing punch to set the nails
for sub flooring the hand balm it
Can you rent a nail gun?
wen you get a gun get a pressure regulator this will allow you to not sink the nail and you can use finishing nails or staples
Spend $45-50 and rent the floor nail gun for 3/4'; hardwood, the nails have to go in at an angle so the t%26amp;g will fit together. Only the first row is nailed straight down.





If your dealing with 3/8'; enginnered finished floors, there are a couple of nail guns for about $200 that are made just for that purpose. They have a special attachment that keeps the gun at 45 degrees.





You will need a hammer and a good nail punch to counter sink a few nails every now and then when the air pressure runs low.
If you still plan to use hammer and nail, pound the nail in all but the last 1/4 inch or so... put the nail punch on top of the nail and pound the head of the nail just below the surface of the wood..the nail punch is so you wont damage the wood...if you don't have one you can use a 16 penny nail...