Nails, Screws & Fittings
FirmaHold 12g, 2.8x63mm, Angled Brads & Fuel Pack, Paslode Compatible
£28.29 £33.95 per box Inc. VAT Ex. VAT
Mostly general building fixings rather than flooring-specific hardware, useful for the subfloor, framing, and fitting work that sits around a flooring project rather than the floor itself. TimCo supplies the bulk of the stock, covering everything from wall plugs to structural bolts.
Flooring brads
The one genuinely flooring-specific item here is FirmaHold angled brads, sold with fuel packs and compatible with Paslode nail guns. These are the fixing of choice for secret-nailing solid wood floorboards through the tongue, and having the fuel pack matched to the brads matters, since a mismatched combination can cause misfires or jams in the gun.
Wall and structural fixings
Nylon plugs and nylon hammer fixings cover general wall fixing work, sold in various pack sizes depending on the scale of the job, from small 20-packs up to bulk 200-packs. For heavier structural work, threaded rod, multi-fix bolts, and P nylon nuts in various metric sizes (M6 through M20) cover fixings that need to bear real load, such as securing a subfloor frame or a structural timber connection, rather than a simple decorative fixing.
Timber jointing and framing
Galvanised timber jointing nail plates and universal framing anchors are used to join and reinforce timber, useful where a subfloor or joist structure needs strengthening or repair before flooring goes down over it. These are structural components, not decorative ones, and the galvanised coating matters for anything that might be exposed to damp conditions under a floor.
Fixing sizes and finishes
Sizing runs across a wide range, from small M6 fixings up to substantial M20 threaded rod, and finishes vary by fixing type, including zinc plated, electro-brass, and Firmagalv coatings. The right finish generally depends on where the fixing sits: electro-brass suits visible decorative fixings, while zinc plated and Firmagalv coatings are more about corrosion resistance in fixings that won't be seen once the job is finished.
FAQ
Are these fixings specific to flooring?
Mostly not. Aside from the Paslode-compatible flooring brads, this range is general building fixings useful for subfloor, framing, and fitting work around a flooring project rather than the floor itself.
What are FirmaHold brads used for?
They're angled brads compatible with Paslode nail guns, commonly used for secret-nailing solid wood floorboards through the tongue.
Why do fixings come in different finishes like zinc plated or electro-brass?
The finish generally relates to where the fixing will sit. Electro-brass suits visible, decorative fixings, while zinc plated and Firmagalv finishes are chosen mainly for corrosion resistance in fixings that won't be seen.