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*Primed MDF - [https://www.menards.com/main/doors-windows-millwork/moulding/all-unfinished-trims/mastercraft-reg-9-16-x-2-1-4-x-7-primed-mdf-colonial-casing-356-propack-of-12/12359/p-1564122552554-c-7607.htm?exp=false] - 1.5-2" finish nails.
*Primed MDF - [https://www.menards.com/main/doors-windows-millwork/moulding/all-unfinished-trims/mastercraft-reg-9-16-x-2-1-4-x-7-primed-mdf-colonial-casing-356-propack-of-12/12359/p-1564122552554-c-7607.htm?exp=false] - 1.5-2" finish nails.
*Primed MDF - [https://www.lowes.com/pd/2-1-4-in-x-7-ft-Interior-MDF-Casing-Actual-2-25-in-x-7-ft/3059773] - finishing or brad
*Primed MDF - [https://www.lowes.com/pd/2-1-4-in-x-7-ft-Interior-MDF-Casing-Actual-2-25-in-x-7-ft/3059773] - finishing or brad
=15 vs 16 ga=
*https://www.aconcordcarpenter.com/15-gauge-vs-16-gauge-finish-nailers.html


=Trim=
=Trim=

Latest revision as of 20:47, 3 February 2024

Casing

  • 'Absolutely brad for MDF as MDF explodes around nail head' - [1]
  • Primed MDF - [2] - 1.5-2" finish nails.
  • Primed MDF - [3] - finishing or brad

15 vs 16 ga

Trim

  • 1x material - finish nailer.
  • Penny size for structural nails - [4]
  • Broad categories include framing (structure), paneling (structural sheething), fnishing (15-16 ga), brad (18 ga), and pin nails (headless 18-23 ga) that are barely visible [5]
  • Home Depot nail guide - [6]

Beadboard

  • Heavy finish nailer or panel nail. 2" casing, ring shank paneling, or finish nail. See Beadboard