• Oval shank. Driven with the long axis along the grain it parts the fibres instead of cutting them, so timber splits far less than with a round nail.
• Small, near-flush head. Sits tight to the surface and takes a punch cleanly for an invisible, filled finish.
• Bright carbon steel. For clean, dry interior joinery; corrosion rating 1.
• Sizes 40 to 100mm. Covers skirting, architrave and general second-fix.
• Conforms to Eurocode 5, service class 1. Rated for interior structural timber use.

Oval nails have an oval cross-section and a small head, so they split timber less than round nails and finish neatly. They are the joiner's choice for second-fix and trim.

• Skirting, architrave and mouldings.
• Second-fix joinery.
• Fixing trim where the head must sit flush.
• General interior carpentry.

• Brand: TIMCO
• Material: Carbon steel
• Finish: Bright
• Head: Oval (small)
• Shank: Oval
• Sizes: 40, 50, 65, 75 and 100mm
• Corrosion rating: 1 (clean, dry, low humidity)
• Standard: Conforms to Eurocode 5, service class 1
• Pack: Loose by weight

What are oval nails used for?

Second-fix joinery such as skirting, architrave and mouldings, where you want a nail that sits flush and does not split the timber.

How do you stop oval nails splitting the wood?

Line the oval up with the grain, not across it. Driven that way the nail parts the fibres rather than levering them apart, which is the whole point of the oval shape.

What is the difference between oval and round nails?

The oval shank splits timber less and the smaller head finishes neater, so ovals suit trim and joinery. Round wire nails give more head bearing for framing and rough work.

Can you punch oval nails below the surface?

Yes. The small head takes a nail punch cleanly, so you can set it below the surface and fill over it for an invisible fixing.