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I had the opportunity to check out the Porter-Cable FCN200 flooring nailer last week when I installed 5/8" hardwood flooring in my home. As backbreaking of a job as the flooring install was, the PorterCable flooring nailer made it easier. Constructed of die-cast aluminum, the FCN200 was lightweight and easy to move around, even after 8 hours of bent-over work. It was well-balanced and with a low center of gravity, stood upright nicely on the floor in between use without any extra work to keep it standing.
The handle on the Porter Cable FCN200 was nice and long, and had a soft grip that helped to absorb the shock while hammering. It was easy to reload the cleats with a rear load, gravity-fed Magazine. The flooring nailer also had a no-mar base which was nice because by the end of the day, I was dragging the nailer across the floor due to being so tired. I applaud the folks who install flooring for a living - this is not an easy job, it's backbreaking, tiring work.
ThePorter Cable FCN200 drives L–shaped 1.5 to 2-inch flooring cleats and can also install ½ inch to ¾ inch hardwood floors. The flooring cleat nailer uses L–shaped cleats for fastening, which allow the floor to expand and contract naturally while being held in position - an advantage over using the traditional staples as fasteners.
The FCN200 has excellent and accurate driving action. I went through almost 4 boxes of cleats (1000 each box) and had only a handful of misfires. I would recommend this nailer for the professional and the homeowner alike. By the time you rent a flooring nailer at $50/day, you could almost pay for the purchase of a new or reconditioned one. Installing a floor takes more time than you think it will.
The Porter-Cable FCN200 flooring cleat nailer includes a mallet, oil, Wrenches, and 1/4" air fitting with dust cover. The reconditioned PorterCable FCN200 is available at Toolking.com for $349.
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