Have finally ordered some Elka 18mm oak floor in aged golden oak.
Since I have a few battery drills and don't have a 45 deg floor nailer I was thinking of using self drilling floor screws designed by Elka for the fix.
I accept that the fixing will take more time, but that's not an issue since the work is for me.
So is there any negative aspects of using flooring screws which self drill and countersink over the generic nails?
From my (limited) knowledge I would think:-
Screws will provide a firmer, less movement fix.
More chance of debris due to screw self drilling- countered by having the vacuum in action after each row completed.
Big question is do you pro's have any real argument / reason why you would use nails over screws (other than time = money).
Ta to any that offer advice / considerations.
Since I have a few battery drills and don't have a 45 deg floor nailer I was thinking of using self drilling floor screws designed by Elka for the fix.
I accept that the fixing will take more time, but that's not an issue since the work is for me.
So is there any negative aspects of using flooring screws which self drill and countersink over the generic nails?
From my (limited) knowledge I would think:-
Screws will provide a firmer, less movement fix.
More chance of debris due to screw self drilling- countered by having the vacuum in action after each row completed.
Big question is do you pro's have any real argument / reason why you would use nails over screws (other than time = money).
Ta to any that offer advice / considerations.