Nail Coverage Calculator

GSW Converters
Use this calculator to find out the number of Primatech nails required to complete your installation.
Floor area to cover 
(sq.ft.):
Board width:
Cleat size (L or T):
Number of small boxes required:


Approximate coverage per small box of nails

Coverage for 2″, 1-3/4″ and 1-1/2″ L or T nails
Board width: 1 3/4″ 2 1/4″ 3 1/4″ 4 1/4″ 7″
1 small box of 1000
will nail approx. (sq ft)
(8″-10″ between cleats)		 100-125 125-150 225 250 400


Coverage for 1-1/4″ and 1-1/2″ 18-GA L nails
Board width: 1 3/4″ 2 1/4″ 3 1/4″ 4 1/4″ 7″
2000 cleats
will nail approx. (sq ft)
(6″-8″ between cleats)		 150-200 200-250 275-350 350-450 600-750

2000 of 1-1/4″ or 1200 of 1-1/2″ per small box


Coverage for 1-1/4″ L 22-GA L nails
Board width: 1 3/4″ 2 1/4″ 3 1/4″ 4 1/4″
1 small box of 3000
will nail approx. (sq ft)
(4″ between cleats)		 125-150 175-200 250-300 350-400