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Masonry nails
Masonry nails are designed for securing materials to dense masonry surfaces, including brick, concrete, and stone. You’ll find them used to fix timber battens, clips, or brackets directly into walls or floors without pre-drilling. These nails are hardened and grooved to resist bending and improve grip when driven into hard substrates. Unlike general-purpose nails, they’re specifically engineered to handle the impact and resistance of solid masonry.
Options include various lengths, diameters, and head types such as flat head, round head, and countersunk. Galvanised and stainless-steel finishes help reduce corrosion, making them suitable for both interior and exterior work. You’ll also find light-duty options for softer blocks and heavier-duty types for structural connections.
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Masonry nails - FAQs
1. What are masonry nails used for?
Masonry nails are used to fasten wood, metal, or plastic fixtures to concrete, brick, or stone without the need for plugs or anchors.
2. Can you hammer masonry nails into concrete?
Yes, but they must be hardened. Use a club hammer or nail gun to reduce the risk of bending or damaging the nail.
3. Are brick nails and masonry nails the same?
Not quite. Brick nails are a specific type of masonry nail, commonly used for fixing into softer clay brick where a lighter touch is needed to avoid damaging the material. They’re typically thinner and may have a tapered or flat profile to allow easier penetration and reduce the risk of splitting the brick surface.
Masonry nails, by contrast, is a broader category that includes various hardened nail types designed for use in dense substrates such as brick, concrete, stone, and blockwork. These nails are usually grooved or fluted to provide extra grip and are made to withstand high-impact driving without bending. While all brick nails fall under the category of masonry nails, not all masonry nails are suitable for softer materials like clay brick.