Nails

Nails are percussion fasteners, used to join wood, panels and other materials or to anchor elements to structures. The catalogue includes loose nails, strip nails for nail guns and gas-actuated fixing nails, as well as perforated straps and tapes. Each type serves a different job, from carpentry to upholstery.

The flat head sinks into the material and leaves a smooth surface, useful for panels and jobs where the nail must not protrude. The round or wide head suits situations where a larger bearing surface is needed. Choose according to the material and whether the nail should be visible or hidden.

Nail guns use strip nails with different head shapes and different strip angles, so the choice depends on the nail gun model. Always check the type indicated in the manual or on the tool: round head, D-head or spiral. Using incompatible nails can jam the tool or make it work badly.

Nails for steel have a tough point that penetrates metal, while those for wood have a shape designed to grip the fibres. In the catalogue you will find carpentry nails, wrought iron nails and steel points. Choose according to the substrate: the wrong nail can bend or fail to hold.

Gas-actuated fixing nails are used with the gas canister specified by the tool manufacturer, loaded only as set out in the manual. Wear safety glasses and gloves, check that the workpiece rests on a solid support and never point the tool at people. Do not use the tool if the nose guard is damaged.

The bright finish, in steel or iron, is fine for indoor work and for fixings not exposed to moisture. For outdoors or damp environments, a material protected against corrosion is best, to be checked on the product page. For studs and tacks the finish is often also an aesthetic choice.

Count the number of fixing points and add a reserve, because some nails bend or get lost during the work. For strip nails, check how many pieces each strip contains. Packs range from 125 g boxes to 1 kg bags: choose the size according to the quantity and how often you work.