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A Guide to Nails for Interior Design Fixings
Nails
There are many different types of nails:
Round Wire Nails - have a flat head and are used in rough carpentry, usually for framing etc. 25mm to 150mm
Oval Wire Nails - are oval and therefore less likely to split the wood
Panel Pins - are designed for fixing panels to frames
Annular Nails - have rings around the shanks and have very good grip, 25mm to 100mm
Coppered Hardboard Pins - are used to fix sheets of hardboard and won't rust
Moulding Pins - are very thin panel pins used for fixing wood trims without splitting the wood
Escutcheon Pins - are used for fixing escutcheon plates (plates used to finish holes such as keyholes or boltholes)
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Upholstery Nails - are used to fix fabric to upholstered furniture. They have domed brass heads for aesthetic purposes Tacks - are used for the same purpose but are less refined and cheaper
Types of Nails Staples - are hooped shaped fixings (like a nail sharp at both ends but bent into a u), used to fix wire to posts. They are usually used outdoors and are galvanised to prevent rust. Staple Guns - fire flat-topped staples and come in various sizes. Similar to the office stapler but stronger and often used to fix fabric to frames. Glazing Sprigs - are the small square shaped nails used to hold glass in windows and picture frames before putty is installed Corrugated Fasteners - are metal fasteners used to hammer across a joint to make quick butt or mitre joints |
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Masonry Nails - are hard enough to hammer into masonry but once there, they are usually permanent Cut Clasp Nails - are the older type found in older homes. Usually 25 to 100mm long Lag Bolts or Screws - sometimes called coach bolts are used only when one end of the bolt or screw is accessible To continue this topic select from below for related articles....... The Basics and Screws |
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Fittings and Fixtures | Fixings | Fixings, Locks Hinges | Fittings and Fixtures - Plumbing | Fittings and Fixtures - Sanitary Fixtures | Fittings and Fixtures - Tapware & Faucets | Electrical Fittings & Fixtures | Bathroom Accessory Fittings | Bathroom Accessories | Mirrors |
