3PLUS HFS509040SP Pneumatic Flooring Stapler/Nailer, 18 Gauge, 4-in-1

Quick sizing guide

The adjustable flooring shoe is designed for 1/4''–5/8'' engineered or solid hardwood, helping position the tool at the flooring tongue for fastening. Choose 18-gauge brad nails from 3/4'' to 2'' or 18-gauge narrow crown staples with a 1/4'' crown from 5/8'' to 1-1/2'' in length, according to the task. For finish and trim work, remove the flooring shoe and use the no-mar tip.

This pneumatic tool suits projects where flooring installation and general fastening are both part of the job. A dedicated flooring tool is a straightforward fit for flooring alone, the HFS509040SP adds a convertible stapler/brad nailer setup for work beyond the floor. For example, install hardwood with the flooring shoe, then remove it to handle a separate fastening task with the same tool.

Pros

The tool-free adjustable depth control helps set nail heads to the desired depth, while the quick-clear jam release makes routine clearing more convenient. Its multi-directional exhaust cover rotates 360° so you can direct exhaust air away from yourself as you work. These practical adjustments support a more controlled setup across flooring and general fastening tasks.

Buyers commonly praise its performance, reliability and ease of handling. Feedback on adjustability is mixed, so take time to set the flooring shoe and depth control for the job before fastening. It makes sense if you want one pneumatic tool that can move between flooring installation and conventional 18-gauge stapling or brad nailing.

Tech specs

• Type: Pneumatic flooring stapler/nailer
• Fasteners: 18-gauge brad nails and 18-gauge narrow crown staples
• Brad nail length: 3/4'' to 2''
• Staple crown: 1/4''
• Staple length: 5/8'' to 1-1/2''
• Flooring: 1/4''–5/8'' engineered or solid hardwood
• Capacity: Full strip
• Colour: Black and red
• Material: Plastic
• Operation mode: Automatic

Before you decide

What flooring is this tool designed for? It is designed for 1/4''–5/8'' engineered or solid hardwood. The flooring shoe is adjusted to sit flush with the flooring and subfloor, with the nose positioned at the tongue corner for fastening.

Which fasteners can it use? It accepts 18-gauge brad nails from 3/4'' to 2'' and 18-gauge narrow crown staples with a 1/4'' crown, from 5/8'' to 1-1/2'' long.

Can it be used for work beyond flooring? Yes. Remove the flooring shoe to convert it to a conventional 18-gauge stapler/brad nailer combination. For finish and trim work, fit the no-mar tip.

Final verdict

Choose the 3PLUS HFS509040SP for a pneumatic fastening setup that covers hardwood flooring as well as general 18-gauge brad nailing and stapling. Its adjustable flooring shoe, depth control and convertible design make it a practical fit for projects that include both floor installation and follow-up fastening work.