Nails For Vinyl Trim

Cut and dry fit trim pieces prior to applying your adhesive.

Nails for vinyl trim. Start nailing vertical siding and trim pieces in the top of the uppermost slots to hold them in position. And long enough to penetrate into nailable base at least 3 4 in. Given jim s experience we asked him to show us how he fills nail holes and paints pvc trim for a long lasting finish. Amerimax home products 1 1 4 in.

You can also use a screw and plug system. For smaller trim and molding run a 1 4 inch continuous line bead along the back of the trim or molding. Pvc trim boards are sometimes only sold in 18 ft. Grip rite primeguard max 1 1 4 in 15 gauge coated steel trim nails 1 lb.

Drive nails straight and level to prevent distortion and buckling of panel. This one from fasten master has plugs made to match clear products. Our pvc trim nails were developed for use with all brands of pvc trim board. Don t confuse cellular vinyl trim with polyurethane core vinyl coated products.

Allow approximately 1 16 in. Center nails in slots to permit expansion and contraction of the siding. The nail shank diameter should be 1 8 in. Do not drive nails tight.

Prefinished in a white paint the small heads are hardly noticeable. Lengths so you may want to have your order delivered. Nail within two inches from the edge of the boards and at least every 18 inches along the length. Pack applied with aluminum products such as soffit fascia trim coil and roof drainage systems.

Place all other nails in the center of the slots. Jim s tips for filling nail holes in pvc use a 2 part epoxy nail hole filler made for pvc using your hands blend the two different epoxy components until the color is evenly mixed. Between nail head and vinyl. Thd sku 412392.

15 stainless steel 304 cellular pvc trimboard nails. Item 6190 model maxn64214. Most companies offer material that has an embossed wood grain side and a smooth side so you can choose the look you want. For fastening use stainless steel trim nails so the nails will last as long as the trim.

This will permit expansion and contraction as well as prevent dimpling which causes waves in siding. Space nails a maximum of 16 inches apart for horizontal siding panels every 12 inches. These liquid nails products are rated for use with most interior trim and molding types.