So I have a pretty good sized gap to cover. The store display calls for 2. Will I be ok with 2 inch brad nails? I'll be buying a nail gun for this project, and I'm trying to decide between a finish nailer or a brad nailer. Definitely the Brad nails.
The finish nails will leave larger holes 16 gauge vs 18 gauge usually and will be more likely to split the wood. Based on the size of your shoe, i dont think you could use pin nails gauge. The Big Box home improvement store always sell kits with finish, brad, and pin nailers for pretty cheap.
Some have 2 guns, some 3, and some come with other stuff. I've always found that the best way to go. Just did a quick check for some kits. I have had good luck with the Husky Brand from HD. Lowe's had some kits but they were name brand and a lot more expensive. Could also check out Harbor Freight , their stuff is definitely cheaper quality, but maybe that is ok for your situation and usage. And yes, a 2" nail thru just about 1" shoe molding should be fine as long as it hits the baseboard straight on.
If you are planning to paint it, I would use use finish nails as they have a little larger head and will hold more securely. The holes from the nail heads can then be easily filled and painted. However if you are going for a natural wood look, I would use brad nails. The heads are smaller, so they will be less obvious.
Also you can often get brad nails with brown painted heads so you don't have shinny metallic dots in your shoe molding. I would definitely go with 18 gauge brad nails. Porter Cable makes a great combo kit with a compressor and two guns for a little over a hundred dollars. Good luck! Suffice to say that these nails are usually between 1 to 2. Not only that: a regular finish hammer combined with the correct nail set will do a fairly good job though time consuming in case you lack access to a finish nailer.
Instead, shoot or hammer your finish nails accurately into your wall studs to firmly secure the baseboard. A quality stud detector will help you find the wall studs quickly.
Overall, you should drive two nails per stud for a steady hold if installing 5 inches or less baseboards. Instead, when nailing the baseboards to the drywall, we discover how sturdy or inflexible they are. We start to realize the wall is bowed in places. We find out some of the odd angles we may have never noticed. As a result, we are dependent on a good job nailing in the baseboards to the wall to help ease the final steps and finish work for a great looking final product.
What is the best way to Nail Baseboards? What type of nail gun is best for baseboards? Finish Trim Nailer: Primarily for shooting gauge or gauge nails. They use a finish nailhead, easily identified by being stored at an angle on the nailer. This angle also allows for easy access in tight spots. Brad Nailer: Can I use brad nailers for baseboards? Probably not. Brads are a thinner gauge than their finish counterparts. Ranging from gauge pins on up, they have different uses in finish carpentry.
Some professionals use them for securing base caps of shoe molding smaller than quarter round. However, because of their small size, brad nailers are used to conceal to visible nails.
When painting your baseboards:.
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