What are angled galvanised brad nails used for?
These 16g angled nails are designed for second fix and finishing work, especially where space is limited and a straight nailer can be awkward to position.
The 20-degree angled strip helps the nose of a nailer reach corners and tight areas, making these nails useful for jobs such as fitting skirting boards, architraves, mouldings, and timber trims.
Their concealed T-head design creates a neat finish, so the fixing is less noticeable once driven into the timber, while the reduced-split design prevents any splitting or damage around the nail.
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16G angled brad nails: specifications
- Gauge: 16G, approximately 1.6mm
- Head: Concealed T-head design
- Collation: 20-degree angled strip
- Available lengths: 32mm, 38mm, 45mm, 50mm and 64mm
- Pack quantity: 2,000 nails
- Finish: Electro-galvanised
- Service Class: 1
- Applications: Dry, indoor work
Which nailers are compatible with 16-gauge angled finish nails?
These angled brad nails work with most 16G 20-degree angled brad nailers, including compatible models from Tacwise, Milwaukee, and DeWalt.
They should only be used with nailers designed for 16G nails collated at a 20-degree angle. Before ordering, check your nailer’s gauge, collation angle, and maximum supported nail length, as these can vary between tools.
Galvanised or stainless 16G angled nails?
These electro-galvanised second fix nail gun nails have Service Class 1 plating and are intended for dry indoor applications.
If you’re working outdoors or in damp or exposed conditions, choose stainless steel angled brad nails instead. These are Service Class 3 and are designed for more exposed environments.
FAQs
What is the difference between angled and straight brad nails?
The main difference between angled and straight brad nails is the way the nails are collated and fed into the nailer.
16-gauge angled finish nails sit in a 20-degree strip, allowing the nailer magazine and nose to reach corners and tight areas more easily. Straight nails are arranged in a straight strip and require a compatible straight nailer to install them.
Will 20-degree angled brads fit my nailer?
Only if your nailer is designed to take 16g angled brad nails collated at 20 degrees.
These nails work with most compatible 16G 20-degree angled brad nailers, including models from Tacwise, Milwaukee, and DeWalt.
What length angled brad nail should I use for installing architrave?
The nail needs to pass through the trim and provide enough fixing depth into the substrate without exceeding the maximum length your nailer supports.
Therefore, choose the length based on the architrave thickness and the material behind it.
