Sinker nails are specifically designed for framing and general construction work. They feature a checker-patterned head to prevent the hammer from sliding off during impact and are typically coated with a thin layer of vinyl or epoxy to ease driving and improve holding strength.
Galvanized steel nails undergo a protective zinc coating process, making them highly resistant to corrosion and rust. This makes them the ideal choice for outdoor construction, exterior siding, and projects utilizing pressure-treated wood.
Screw nails, or spiral shank nails, feature thread-like grooves along the shank. As they are driven into wood, they rotate and create a threaded path, providing significantly higher withdrawal resistance and holding power compared to smooth-shank nails.
Shooting nails are high-strength fasteners driven by powder-actuated tools. They are engineered to quickly and securely anchor structural wood, metal brackets, or drywall tracks directly into tough materials like concrete, solid masonry, and structural steel.
Upholstery nails (also called decorative tacks) are primarily used in furniture manufacturing. They serve a dual purpose: securing fabrics, leather, or trims to the wooden furniture frame, and providing a decorative, classic finished trim on chairs, sofas, and headboards.