Hardened 2.5mm light gauge masonry nails for fixing timber and board to brick, block, and concrete. Available in seven lengths from 25mm to 60mm. Sold in boxes of 200 for trade convenience.
Size
Price
QTY
2.5 x 25mm
£0.79£0.95
2.5 x 30mm
£1.19£1.43
2.5 x 35mm
£1.46£1.75
2.5 x 40mm
£1.48£1.78
2.5 x 50mm
£1.78£2.14
2.5 x 60mm
£1.78£2.14
These 2.5mm light gauge masonry nails are hardened for direct fixing into brick, blockwork, concrete, and mortar joints without pre-drilling. If you’ve ever stood on site wondering whether to bother with a drill and a rawlplug for a straightforward batten fix, this is the answer. Drive them in with a club hammer and get on with the job. Available in seven lengths from 25mm through to 60mm, so you’ve got the right nail whatever the substrate depth or material thickness you’re working with.
The 2.5mm gauge sits in the lighter end of the masonry nail range, which makes these particularly well suited to situations where you need a clean fix without risking a split in the timber or cracking the surrounding masonry. Thinner section, less displacement, same job done. They’re hardened throughout, so they’ll drive cleanly through the material and bite into the substrate rather than bending on contact.
Where 2.5mm Light Gauge Masonry Nails Get Used
The most common use on site is fixing sawn timber battens and planed sections to masonry walls. Think grounds for dry-lining, door lining backings, service batten runs, that kind of thing. They also work well for securing cable trunking, conduit clips, and lightweight brackets directly to brick or block where you’re not going to load the fixing significantly. Second fix and first fix alike — wherever the trade just needs a quick, solid attachment to masonry without setting up for drilling.
Choosing the Right Length
As a rough guide, the nail should penetrate the masonry by at least half its total length to get a reliable grip. For a 25mm batten, you’d typically want a 50mm or 60mm nail to get meaningful penetration into the block behind. The shorter lengths — 25mm to 35mm — are useful for thinner sheet materials or direct surface fixing where the substrate is immediately behind. When in doubt, go longer rather than shorter. A nail that’s slightly proud of the batten face is easier to deal with than one that’s barely into the mortar.
Sold in boxes of 200, these are priced to make sense for trade use. Whether you’re stocking your van or topping up the site store, buying in bulk at this price level means you’re not rationing nails on a job — which, if you’ve ever done it, you’ll know is not a great use of your time or patience.
Pro Tip: Always uncoil your arm swing away from the wall face when driving masonry nails into softer brick or aircrete block — a glancing blow is far more likely to cause surface spalling than a direct, controlled strike.
These light gauge masonry nails are used across general building, joinery, and fit-out work wherever a quick mechanical fixing to brick, block, or concrete is needed. Common applications include fixing timber grounds and battens to masonry walls, attaching door linings, securing cable management systems, and pinning lightweight framing components in place during first and second fix work. Roofers use them for fixing felt and membrane battens to parapet walls. They also see regular use in renovation work where speed of fix matters and the substrate doesn't lend itself to powered fixing systems.
Best For
Fixing timber battens to brick and block
Door lining and grounds installation
Cable trunking and conduit clip fixing
Lightweight bracket attachment to masonry
Membrane and felt batten fixing
General site masonry fixing work
Compatible Surfaces
Brick
Dense and medium-density blockwork
Mortar joints
Concrete
Sand and cement render (cured)
Key Specifications
Gauge: 2.5mm
Available lengths: 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm, 60mm
Box quantity: 200
Hardened steel construction
Suitable for hand-nailing with club hammer
Not suitable for: Not suitable for fixing into aerated concrete blocks (aircrete) where load-bearing performance is needed — use a resin anchor or appropriate screw fixing instead. Not recommended for use in wet or permanently exposed conditions without additional corrosion protection, as these nails are not stainless or galvanised.
Select the correct nail length for your application, allowing for at least half the nail length to penetrate the masonry substrate. Mark your fixing positions, hold the timber or material firmly against the wall, and start the nail by hand or with a light tap to set it straight before driving home with a club hammer using firm, controlled strikes.
Work steadily rather than rushing. Hard masonry can deflect a nail that's struck off-angle, so keep your swing true and consistent. If the nail starts to lean, stop and re-set rather than trying to correct it mid-drive. On older or softer brick, reduce force slightly to avoid surface spalling around the nail head.
Select the correct nail length so at least half will penetrate the masonry behind your fixing material
Mark fixing positions clearly before starting — repositioning a driven masonry nail is not straightforward
Hold or clamp the timber firmly against the masonry surface to prevent movement during nailing
Set the nail position with a light tap by hand or gentle hammer strike before committing to the full drive
Drive with a club hammer using firm, controlled vertical strikes — keep the swing straight
If nailing near edges or into older brick, check for surface cracking after the first nail before continuing
Can I use these masonry nails in a nail gun or powder-actuated tool?
No. These are designed for hand-nailing with a club or brick hammer only. Powder-actuated and nail gun fixings use purpose-made hardened pins with specific shank profiles — standard masonry nails are not compatible with those tools and should not be used in them.
What length should I choose for fixing a 25mm batten to a brick wall?
For a 25mm batten, a 50mm or 60mm nail is the sensible choice. That gives you 25 to 35mm of penetration into the masonry, which is enough for a reliable grip in standard brick or dense block. Shorter nails in this situation tend to work loose over time, particularly on walls that see any vibration or movement.
Manufactured from hardened steel, these 2.5mm light gauge masonry nails are designed to retain their form and drive cleanly into masonry substrates without bending or deforming under hammer impact. The hardening process increases the nail's ability to penetrate brick, block, and concrete without pre-drilling, while the light gauge profile reduces stress on the surrounding material during installation. The flat head provides positive engagement with the fixing face on final drive.
Gauge
2.5mm
Available Lengths
25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm, 60mm
Box Quantity
200
Material
Hardened steel
Head Type
Flat
Application Method
Hand-nailing with club hammer
SKU
DTS-MASONRY-NAILS-LIGHT-GAUGE-2-5MM
Weight
N/A
Size
2.5 x 25mm, 2.5 x 30mm, 2.5 x 35mm, 2.5 x 40mm, 2.5 x 45mm, 2.5 x 50mm, 2.5 x 60mm
Box Quantity
200
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