| If you've ever gotten confused over nails in | | | | |
| your hardware department store then you're | | | | Not only will you need to use these types of |
| not alone. Nails are used in a variety of | | | | nails but there might be instances where |
| materials for projects such as masonry and | | | | another type of fastener will come in handy. |
| wood, which are two of the most common | | | | When you're a home owner you just never know |
| materials. There are long and short nails, | | | | what might break, or what you might like to |
| brass nails and galvanized and different | | | | do! Here's another list of different nail |
| types of nail heads. They can all be used for | | | | types. |
| something around the house, or remodeling a | | | | |
| whole room in your house. To find out more | | | | Galvanized Nails. Use these nails when you |
| about nails read about the 5 most common | | | | want to build a dog house, frame or build a |
| types of nails, and what they're used for. | | | | wooden sandbox for the kids. They are coated |
| | | | with a solution that is highly resistant to |
| There are 5 Different nails that are useful | | | | rust. The shank makes them very tough to |
| around the house. Take a peek at a few of | | | | bend. |
| them from the list below. | | | | |
| | | | Paneling Nails. The paneling nail is colored |
| Common Nails. The common nail is used a lot | | | | to match the type of paneling that you want |
| with wood that doesn't require finish work. | | | | to put up. |
| Places to use the nails are on 2x4s and other | | | | |
| boards surfaces such as particle board and | | | | Masonry Nails. If you've got a basement and |
| regular wood panels. It has a flat head and | | | | you need to mount something on the wall then |
| comes in different lengths. Usually the nail | | | | the masonry nails are the nails to use. |
| head is left showing. Use in all of your | | | | |
| remolding efforts around you home or garage. | | | | Aluminum Nails. Aluminum nails are a very |
| | | | soft nail and are to be used only for certain |
| Casing Nails. The casing nails are for all of | | | | things such as mounting lights for a pool. |
| your finer work needs when dealing with wood. | | | | They're not very strong, but don't rust. |
| Cabinets and molding trim work is perfect for | | | | |
| these types of nails. So if want some new | | | | Pointless Nails. The pointless nail is if |
| shelves or new kitchen cabinets then make | | | | you're very particular about not splitting |
| sure you have these on hand. You don't want | | | | any of the wood you're working on. It's good |
| your detailed work to be ruined by unsightly | | | | for molding trim work or some corner pieces |
| nail heads. | | | | for baseboards. |
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| Finishing Nails. The finishing nails are | | | | There will be other types of holding and |
| another nail type, but they can be used | | | | latching devices that you'll need around the |
| interchangeably with casing nails for the | | | | house too. Decorative screws, bolts, tack |
| fine work at home. The rounded nails heads | | | | nails, and other types of will be necessary |
| can be counter sunk or not. | | | | at some point in your home maintenance and |
| | | | remolding needs. Take some time and build up |
| Common Brads. Are rated on length only. They | | | | your supply. Remember to always use safety |
| are good for very light, and can be used like | | | | precautions when nailing and cutting |
| the casing nails for trim work. The nails are | | | | materials. Wear eye protection to keep any |
| of lighter weight, and are shorter than the | | | | materials from accidentally being poked into |
| common finishing nails. | | | | the lens of the eye. A good idea to learn |
| | | | more about nails and other fasteners is to |
| Box Nails. Box nails are like a common nail | | | | get some home repair books, and look at a few |
| but the head on them is much larger. The | | | | examples of how the nails are used in |
| shank of the nail is much larger, and is used | | | | projects for the home. Experience and a |
| primarily for framing and decking. If you | | | | little knowledge will go a long way to |
| need extreme holding power then this is the | | | | knowing your nails. |
| nail for you to have. | | | | |