What is a Second Fix Nail?


Second fix nails are straight or angled nails, perfect for finishing more delicate wood projects such as internal housing jobs, trims and upholstery where attention to detail is required.


You always use them after first fix nails, and they are perfect for builders, carpenters, and woodworkers.


Also known as


Stick nails, finishing nails or brad nails.


Why use Second Fix Nails or Brad Nails?


Second fix nails are ideal for precision jobs, creating an invisible, smooth appearance. Their galvanised ends reduce the risk of splitting the wood, making them perfect for skirting boards, architraves, tongue-and-groove panels and timber cladding.


Use them to join two pieces of wood or to hold the wood in place without visible fasteners.


Second Fix Nails: How they work


Load the nails into your nail gun, and the nail head conceals itself when fired into the wood.


Second fix nails come in a glued strip with low-tack glue, preventing jamming in the nail gun. We also stock angled nails for angled nail guns, which let you easily reach fiddly spots and tight corners.


Features and specifications



  • Glued strip, not paper-collated, to prevent jamming

  • 16-gauge nail

  • Available in electro-galvanised steel and stainless steel

  • Compatible with gas, battery and pneumatic nail guns.


Shop Second Fix Nails at Fastco


Shop Fischer second fix nail packs with free delivery on orders over £30*. Order now through our website, email us at sales@fastco.co.uk or call us on 01270 252326.


*Restrictions apply; please see our delivery page for details