Masonry Nails

A masonry nail is a hardened steel cut nail designed to be driven directly into brick, mortar, plaster, and light concrete without pre-drilling or a wall plug. At the DIY Hardware Store, our masonry nails are available in the sizes used for securing timber battens, architrave, skirting boards, and general light fixings to masonry walls in domestic and construction applications.

Masonry nails are manufactured from hardened steel and have a fluted or cut section that grips in the masonry substrate as the nail is driven - driven with a club hammer (never a claw hammer, which is not designed for this load), they penetrate soft brick, mortar joints, and plaster with reasonable accuracy. They're faster to use than drilling and plugging for light-duty fixings and temporary applications, though they don't offer the load capacity of a properly installed wall plug and screw for heavier items.

Eye protection is essential when using masonry nails, as chips from the hardened nail or masonry substrate can be projected at high velocity. Available in standard lengths for batten and architrave fixing at the DIY Hardware Store.

  • Hardened steel for direct driving into brick, mortar, and plaster
  • No pre-drilling or wall plug required for light fixings
  • Drive with club hammer - not a claw hammer
  • Suitable for timber battens, architrave, and skirting boards
  • Faster than plug-and-screw for light-duty applications
  • Eye protection essential during use