What is the difference between brad nails and finishing nails?

Brad nails are smaller in diameter and often have less holding strength as they are made from a tiny, 18-gauge wire. They are suitable for crafts, panel installation and light decorative trim & moulding.Brad nail lengths range from 1/2 to 2-1/2 inches, whereas finish nail lengths range from 1 to 3-1/2 inches.Brad nails prevent wood splitting better than finishing nails.Finishing nails have higher holding strength than brad nails.

Can you hammer in finishing nails?

Yes, but avoid hammer dents or scratches by using a nail set to drive the nail.Use a nail set having the same diameter as the finishing nail.Centre it on top of the nail and hit it with the hammer.Keep hammering the nail until it is approximately 1/8 inches below the surface of the wood.

How long should finish nails be?

Ideally, the length of the nail should be 2-1/2 times the thickness of the wood through which it is being nailed.

How do you hide finishing nails?

Use a wood gouge to scoop out a small piece of wood at the area where you intend to drive the finishing nail.Drive the nail into the divot, leaving the chip attached to the wood on one side.

How far apart should finishing nails be?

These finish nails should ideally be placed 16 to 24 inches apart.

What mistakes should be avoided while using finishing nails?

Overshooting the nails. Improper positioning of the nail gun.Bruising or denting the wood.

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<p>Finishing nails are ideal for applications which require additional strength and holding power, such as crown moulding, panelling & cabinet installations.</p>

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Bright Finishing Nails

Style	Model	Gauge	Diameter	Size	Head Type	Application	Finish	Head Dia.	Price (ex. VAT)	Pkg. Qty.
A	10211016	11 ga.	3/25"	16D	Brad	Fastening Wood Molding, Stairs And Detail Work, Trim	Bright	-	€8.48	88
A	10250616	11 ga.	3/25"	16D	Brad	Fastening Wood Molding, Stairs And Detail Work, Trim	Bright	-	€32.93	440
B	4NFD3	11.5 ga.	0.113"	10D	Cupped Brad	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	Bright	8.5 ga.	€8.48	124
B	4NFD7	11.5 ga.	0.113"	10D	Cupped Brad	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	Bright	8.5 ga.	€32.93	620
B	4NFD2	12.5 ga.	0.099"	8D	Cupped Brad	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	Bright	9.5 ga.	€8.48	190
B	4NFD6	12.5 ga.	0.099"	8D	Cupped Brad	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	Bright	9.5 ga.	€32.93	950
B	4NFC9	15 ga.	0.072"	4D	Cupped Brad	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	Bright	12 ga.	€8.48	630
C	4NFE7	15 ga.	0.072"	6D	Cupped Brad	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	Bright	7/64"	€24.24	472

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Galvanised Finishing Nails

Style	Model	Gauge	Diameter	Size	Head Type	Finish	Application	Head Dia.	Price (ex. VAT)	Pkg. Qty.
A	11711016	11 ga.	3/25"	16D	Brad	Hot Galvanized	Outdoor Fastening Wood Molding, Stairs And Detail Work, Trim	-	€13.63	88
B	4NFE4	11.5 ga.	0.113"	10D	Cupped Brad	Galvanized	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	8.5 ga.	€13.63	121
C	4NFE3	12.5 ga.	0.099"	8D	Cupped Brad	Galvanized	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	9.5 ga.	€13.63	182
D	4NFD1	13 ga.	0.091"	6D	Cupped Brad	Bright	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	10 ga.	€8.48	288
D	4NFD5	13 ga.	0.091"	6D	Cupped Brad	Bright	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	10 ga.	€32.93	1
E	4NFE2	13 ga.	0.092"	6D	Cupped Brad	Galvanized	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	10 ga.	€13.63	272
F	4NFE8	14 ga.	0.083"	8D	Cupped Brad	Bright	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	1/8"	€24.24	229
D	4NFD4	15 ga.	0.072"	4D	Cupped Brad	Bright	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	12 ga.	€32.93	3
G	4NFE1	15 ga.	0.072"	4D	Cupped Brad	Galvanized	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	12 ga.	€13.63	584
F	4NFE5	15 ga.	0.072"	3D	Cupped Brad	Bright	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	7/64"	€24.24	685
F	4NFE6	15 ga.	0.072"	4D	Cupped Brad	Bright	Fine Detail Work, For Driving Below Wood Surfaces	7/64"	€24.24	570

Finishing Nails

Finishing nails are ideal for applications which require additional strength and holding power, such as crown moulding, panelling & cabinet installations.

Features

Finishing nails feature a small, rounded head which is slightly bigger than the nail shank.
These nails are less likely to be misplaced by a tight grain of wood. Thus, they can be pushed into hard woods and utilised for angular work.
They are strong enough for holding door jambs, crown moulding and baseboards.
These nails are also smooth & thin enough to prevent the splitting of thin & narrow pieces of wood.
They are not visible on the surface.