This is on the higher end of the pricing spectrum, coming in at over $300 but you are paying for the name, like the Makita stapler. The warranty is one of the strongest, when compared to the other staplers (5 years) and is designed to require less maintenance overall.
High Quality Choice, Hard to Find
The PasLode WCS200 Wide Crown Stapler is another great option and another "legend" in the stucco world. These are known for their longevity and quality.
These are getting harder to find though, so if you want one you will have to look around.
This Paslode stapler was a little higher than average, as far as pricing is concerned, coming in at around the three hundred dollar mark. One of the downsides to this stapler is the warranty, which is much less than other manufacturers but regardless, these are tough guns, don't be turned off by that!
A Bostitch, Most Expensive Option
The BOSTITCH 438S2-1 is another wide crown stapler (1" crown) and will work for stapling off lath wire, but only for three coat stucco applications, due to the 1 1/2" maximum staple length.
This was definitely the most expensive option but Bostitch is a name that many people trust and their tools are top notch.
Two Different Crown Sizes:
Typically, the standard calls for either 15/16" crown staples or a 1-inch crown staple for stapling off stucco wire during the lathing process. It is important to note that the two staples, even though they are very close in size, are not interchangeable and will not work for a staple gun that is not made to shoot the specified crown size.
How Long Should My Staples Be?
There are a couple of different lengths of staples you could use depending on whether you are stapling off wire for a three coat stucco system or a one coat stucco system. I want to keep it simple and give you two different sizes so it will be much easier to remember.
Three Coat Stucco System: For a three coat stucco system, you will want to use 1.25" long staples or 1.5" long staples, whatever is easier to find. I typically try to avoid any staples that are longer than 1 1/2" because they tend to bend when shooting them into the wall, or you will have to use a hammer to pound them in flush because they will not shoot into the substrate all the way.
One Coat Stucco System: For a 1 coat stucco system, I would recommend using staples that are 2" long. Two inch staples are pretty easy to find and happen to be the perfect length to go through one-inch thick Styrofoam, shear (if used) and into a stud.
What Is The Difference Between Staple Guns?
There are not really any major differences between different stucco staple guns besides price, warranty and specs. The price of the staplers in the list really does reflect how much you plan on using the tool, as the price and longevity typically go hand-in-hand.
All the lathing staple guns listed above should do the job just fine without any major problems, as long as you keep it lubricated and use staples that are compatible.
If you are particular to a certain brand or have had good experience with one manufacturer over another, then you may just prefer to use them. Other than that, there is absolutely no difference, in my opinion.
Can I Use Any Type Of Staples?
You can usually is just about any type of staple, as long as the crown is the correct size. I have used three or four different manufacturers on a number of different kinds and they all seem to work pretty well with minimal problems. There is a possibility that some staples will not fire through certain types of guns, even if the crown size is the correct size.
To avoid potential problems, I would recommend going with a staple made by the same manufacturer as your staple gun, if possible or see what others have had success with.
