Nails For Vinyl Trim

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Nails for vinyl trim.

Cut and dry fit trim pieces prior to applying your adhesive. Given jim s experience we asked him to show us how he fills nail holes and paints pvc trim for a long lasting finish. To keep paint from chipping off head of nail use one of our hammer caps sold separately. 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.

Space nails a maximum of 16 inches apart for horizontal siding panels every 12 inches. 15 stainless steel 304 cellular pvc trimboard nails. Start nailing vertical siding and trim pieces in the top of the uppermost slots to hold them in position. Prefinished in a white paint the small heads are hardly noticeable.

For fastening use stainless steel trim nails so the nails will last as long as the trim. This one from fasten master has plugs made to match clear products. You can also use a screw and plug system. Place all other nails in the center of the slots.

Nail within two inches from the edge of the boards and at least every 18 inches along the length. Center nails in slots to permit expansion and contraction of the siding. Drive nails straight and level to prevent distortion and buckling of panel.